Increased intensity, volume or frequency on cycle

**NickA** · 03-13-2013, 10:34 PM

Do you usually increase your intensity, volume or frequency on cycle compared to off-peroids? I'm doing my first cycle soon and after lifting for nine years I have a pretty good feeling about how much I can push myself before overtraining. I know that I will recover a lot faster and have significantly increased strength once I start on aas, but how would you change your workout regiment (if you do at all)?

**bhcolex50x** · 03-14-2013, 12:50 AM

hey bro welcome saw you on the intro section, on cycle i increase weight and if cutting i increase # of reps per set, but the body parts worked and frequency stays the same for me, i do DC training, read up on it and if you like what you see i'll send you an excel sheet that can help you set up your workout.

**jdb3** · 03-14-2013, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by NickA

Do you usually increase your intensity, volume or frequency on cycle compared to off-peroids?

hell yes

**NickA** · 03-14-2013, 02:35 AM

I'll give it all I got and listen to how my body reacts as I progress. Excited to see how much more I can push myself when I'm on cycle!

**jdb3** · 03-14-2013, 02:39 AM

yes and hell yes....the only problem I ever ran into was my tendons not being able to keep up with muscle growth. other than that...pound the weights relentlessly

**NickA** · 03-14-2013, 02:43 AM

Yes, getting injured on cycle (especially early) must be a nightmare. Good form, good form, good form,...

**PAiN** · 03-15-2013, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by NickA

Do you usually increase your intensity, volume or frequency on cycle compared to off-peroids? I'm doing my first cycle soon and after lifting for nine years I have a pretty good feeling about how much I can push myself before overtraining. I know that I will recover a lot faster and have significantly increased strength once I start on aas, but how would you change your workout regiment (if you do at all)?

You will feel the change bro. The pounds and intensity will go up on all lifts. You will want to train more and more and more.

The key is to know when to quit because if you overtrain you are moving two steps back.

**NickA** · 03-15-2013, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by PAiN

You will feel the change bro. The pounds and intensity will go up on all lifts. You will want to train more and more and more.

The key is to know when to quit because if you overtrain you are moving two steps back.

Yeah, I've stepped into the trap of overtraining in the past, so I'll be looking out for that. I like to think I have a decent knowledge now of how much my body can take, but starting a cycle will be a whole new experience and something I'll have to adjust accordingly to.

**MuscleAddiction** · 03-15-2013, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by PAiN

You will feel the change bro. The pounds and intensity will go up on all lifts. You will want to train more and more and more.

The key is to know when to quit because if you overtrain you are moving two steps back.

^^^ 100% spot on!!!

**RockShawn** · 03-15-2013, 10:58 PM

When the intensity goes up my volume usually goes up. Frequency isn't what it used to be...oh shit I thought this was the sexual health forum. My bad.