Lean Body Workout: Shoulders and Calves
Posted by Brad Campbell
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May, 2010
Another Lean Body Workout (Video Post)…by Brad Campbell
In the summer months especially, I like to focus hardcore on losing any fat that I ‘accidentally’ put on during the winter months. In doing this, it’s hard to put on significant muscle size in multiple muscle groups due to the low calorie intake and increased focus on workouts that promote maximum calorie-burning (as opposed to training for muscular hypertrophy).
As you already know, however, I think it’s definitely possible to add ‘some’ muscle size while aiming for extreme fat loss. The key is to focus on your one to two muscle groups that are lagging behind and blitz those ‘suckas’ like Lawrence Taylor would an underage prostitute (ouch…low blow, sorry L.T.).
If you throw in a specialized workout that overloads those muscle groups twice weekly–once on your cheat day and once mid-week, you’ll likely be able to see decent improvements in those areas, despite maintaining an overall aggressive fat loss diet and workout regimen.
Don’t expect to be able to put on muscle size in all muscle groups while in fat loss mode. Unless you’re a true beginner or a genetic freak (in which case we could never be friends), this probably won’t happen. Your mindset should be locked into maintaining all lean muscle mass while losing fat as rapidly as possible.
Then, strategically tackle those one or two stubborn body parts on days where your diet lends higher energy levels (‘cuz you’re eating more…duh) and drop it like it’s hot during those specialized workouts. With enough protein intake, you shouldn’t have an issue taking a couple of muscle groups from zero to hero, even though you’re losing weight simultaneously.
For me, it’s generally shoulders and calves that get beat on a lil more heavily during all-out fat burning phases. My reasoning is simple–most people neglect these muscle groups and therefore their symmetry and proportions look like shit (oops). By placing extra attention on these muscle groups, I think you can really set yourself apart from the herd of wannabe hunks and hotties.
Okay, enough rambling. Here’s the video…if you think your shoulders and calves could use some extra special attention, rock this twice weekly for the next 4-8 weeks (on top of your normal training sessions).
Lean Body Workout: Shoulders and Calves…
If you don’t have a Gymboss Interval Timer and you’re not following right along with me, just remember that everything is done in 30-second intervals, including the rest periods. Like I said, focus on form and not so much on weight used (although it should be challenging). Also, sip a whey protein shake during these specialized weight training workouts, to promote immediate muscle building and to reduce muscle breakdown during the actual workout.
Your Coach,
Brad Campbell
PS – Yes, I like that Lady Antebellum song… ya caught me ;-)
PPS – Awesome muscle building workouts can be found here: Workout Routines To Build Muscle
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