What is Max O-T?
Max O-T is a 12 week workout program developed by the nutritional company AST. It stands for Maximum Overload Training. Max O-T is a low volume high intensity philosophy similiar to HIT training. It is geared to work for both, the genetically and not so genetically gifted bodybuilders. Advocates of Max O-T such as natural bodybuilders like Skip Lacour, have helped catapult it’s popularity.
Max O-T Routine:
1) 1-2 muscle groups each workout.
2) 6-9 heavy sets for each muscle.
3) 4-6 reps each set.
4) 2-3 minute rests between sets.
5) Workouts should only be 30-40 minutes.
6) Each muscle trained once every 5-7 days.
7) 5 day split.
1 week break every 8-10 weeks.
Sample Max O-T Routine:
One way to setup the 5 day split could be as follows:
One way to setup the 5 day split could be as follows:
Monday - Legs
Tuesday - Shoulders and traps
Wednesday - Arms and abs
Thursday - Rest day
Friday - Back
Saturday - Chest
Sunday - Rest day
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