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Workout Plans

Structuring workout routines can be challenging, especially when aiming to improve in specific areas like the Big Three lifts—squat, bench, and deadlift. Sal Di Stefano recommends starting with the MAPS Anabolic program to build a solid foundation before moving on to more specialized programs like MAPS Powerlift 1. For those with busy schedules, flexibility is key. Adam Schafer suggests that it's okay to adjust workout days and not strictly adhere to a seven-day week, as long as consistency is maintained 2.

Bodybuilders for a long time didn't follow a seven-day breakdown. They would do like a three on, one off, two on, one off type of routine.

--- Sal Di Stefano

This approach allows for adaptation to personal schedules while still achieving fitness goals.

   

Muscle Maintenance

Maintaining muscle mass during extended travel is a common concern. Sal Di Stefano and Adam Schafer recommend using resistance bands, which offer unique benefits and can be as effective as traditional weights when programmed correctly 3. They emphasize that maintaining muscle requires much less volume than building it, making it feasible to sustain gains with minimal equipment 4.

Studies will show anywhere between one third to one 7th of the volume is required to maintain.

--- Sal Di Stefano

This makes bands an excellent option for those who want to stay fit while traveling.

   

Hamstring Tips

Developing hamstrings can be particularly challenging. Sal Di Stefano suggests a combination of Romanian deadlifts and leg curls to target this muscle group effectively 5. He also offers a specific tip for maximizing the effectiveness of leg curls by adjusting body positioning to better engage the hamstrings 6.

When you curl the weight up, take your thighs off the machine. Push your thighs up and drive your hips down while you leg curl.

--- Sal Di Stefano

These techniques can help achieve better muscle activation and growth.