Here’s the routine, Optimized Volume Training from t-mag (OVT): Strength Training, Bodybuilding & Online Supplement Store - T NATION
Can I take the leg day, and take it OUT, swapping in my own leg routine for power + speed building (not size/hypertrophy). I don’t really care about big bulky legs.
I would do OVT exactly the same, except on leg day I would do:
Squats: 5 x 12, 10, 8, 6, 6
Lunges: 3 x 10-12
Deadlift: 5 x 12, 10, 8, 6, 6
Calf Raises: 3 x 12
Otherwise, I would keep all days the same. In order to fit OVT into my schedule, I would change the order of the days from this…
Day 1: Chest and back
Day 2: Legs and abs
Day 3: Off
Day 4: Biceps and triceps
Day 5: Off
Day 6: Anterior/medial deltoid and rear deltoid
Day 7: Off
to what someone else suggested, which was this…
Day 1: Chest and back
Day 2: Legs and abs
Day 3: Biceps and triceps
Day 4: Off
Day 5: Anterior/medial deltoid and rear deltoid
Day 6: Off
Day 7: Off
That way, it’d fit into a Monday-Friday schedule. Some weeks, I would skip day 7 entirely (basically take one day off between day 5 and day 1). One day difference in rest time wouldn’t make a huge difference, do you think?
Tell me what you think of my modifications, and if it’s a good idea. The biggest change will be the leg day, but I don’t want to lose my explosiveness/speed training. If you guys think my leg routine sucks, I’d be more than happy to take suggestions, as well. I understand deadlifts and squats on the same day will be rough, any other suggestions totally welcome.
Tell me what you think. I’ve finally made up my stupid mind!