Is skinnyguy good for intermediate lifters?

[Matt Rogers]

Hi,
I am an intermediate lifter, squatting around 200lbs, deadlifting around 200lbs, dipping for reps, and shoulder pressing around 80lbs for reps.

What can skinnyguy add for a guy like me? I know how to perform the exercises. I know all about training intensely but not too often to allow muscles time to recover. I also know you have to eat an awful lot to gain muscle. But I have never gained like 30lbs in three months. I gained that in my first year followed by around 15lbs in my seconds but since then my gains have slowed down.

If I understand correctly all his program is is a three day split doing around 4 sets for 1-2 exercises for each bodypart and keeping reps to around 4-8 reps.

What other value added does he provide in his program which makes it worthwhile

 

[DJBen]

It's nothing amazingly revolutionary.

Compound movements, lots of carbs, lots of protein, healthy fats, training balls to the wall, getting 9 hours sleep a day, eating 6 meals a day, whey protein.

If you're doing all of the above, you're on track.

 

[Matt Rogers]

Yeah, sounds pretty much what I have been doing in the past.

Interestingly the diets he listed on his site seemed a bit paltry. I had to eat 4000 calories a day just to gain a 1lb a week of muscle and maintain on around 3000 a day. His gaining diet seemed to be around 2400 calories

 

[DJBen]

Yeah, I know what you mean.

I was on a 4000kcal bulk. Not only that, but it's the only thing that kept me energized between workouts.

Sounds like your gains have been normal. When you hit a 2-3 year in bodybuilding, everything slows... welcome to REAL bodybuilding

Gloves are off pal, it's consistancy from here on in.

 

[California Love]

You can't gain 1 pound of muscle a week. 1 pound a month is already extraordinary. Just maintain your intensity and it will pay off. Slim guys simply progress a little slower.