Hypertrophy Quest

To start off this blog, I would like to share my current hypertrophy program. It is run 5 days per week (in a row Mon - Fri). It is a sort of butchered version of a PPL split, or maybe sort of an upper/lower program. The only requirement of this program is that the workouts must be able to be completed within an hour. I do my workout during my lunch break at work, so I only have an hour to spare. It does not hit everything "optimally," but I try to hit as much as I can given my schedule and my work capacity. A quick overview:  Legs 1 (Q) -> Upper Body (H) -> Arms / Weak points -> Legs 2 (H) -> Upper Body 2 (V) This program is not great at specializing in anything, but rather aims to build the entire body, and as such. Though as I am new to programming, there are probably many optimizations that could be made to it. Feel free to do whatever you would like with this program, consider it free.  Monday: Leg Day #1  (Quad Focus) Superset #1 Barbell Squat (3 sets 5-...

  Hello, world!  Welcome to Hypertrophy Quest , a resource for things related to natural bodybuilding. My mission is simple: to achieve bodybuilding goals in a natural and healthy way. Natural bodybuilding is about living a long and healthy life in a body that suits you. I started lifting weights because I wanted to look big and aesthetic, it's as simple as that. I assume that readers of this blog want the same result. I hope to be able to share my hypertrophy techniques with you all in order to help you on your hypertrophy quest.  One quick disclaimer though... Most of the advice I give in this blog is based on my own knowledge and experience with the topic. I am not a major or doctorate in any medical or health-based practices. I'm just someone who happens to do this because it's a fun hobby. I work in technology, so lifting weights is like an escape from the desk that I'm at most of the day. Most of the information I provide is based on my interpretation of what seem...