gonzo719

I just got done reading the 165 page PDF file on Max-ot - i am just curious how many people on this forum used Max-Ot - and if it worked as promised - and did u do the standard 5 day, 4 day split, or 3 days split program? I really want to try max-ot - just want to know peoples experiences with it.

chunky34

I used my MaxOT. You will probably grow from this routine when you start using it, but after a while, you may plateau. I think there is not enough variations in this program so your body adapt after a while. However, you can tweak the program a bit, so you have more variations, so you keep your body away from adaptating.

Also, 4-6 reps on all exercises is hard on the system and articulations. I can't imagine doing maxot for a long period of time. But like I said, you could do something like 4-6 reps 1 week, and go to a higher rep range for the next week, like 8-10, then go back to 4-6 the other, change exercises, order of exercise etc.

Hope it helps.

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MillerMan

im doing Max-Ot right now and I like it, You should put up the link to the pdf file I've been just looking at ast-ss.com...He says if you want results to follow this program to the letter so thats what I will do, If you dont follow it exactly you cant say you've tried it.

MCPaulyB

Could you please post the file? Thanks

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Works for me.

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gonzo719

here is a link http://www.johnstonefitness.com/misc/MAX-OT.pdf

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This is the routine that I started using most recently. I really enjoy it, as I have always preferred lifting heavy. As well, the very abbreviated, yet intense, training sessions are really doing the trick. I'm breaking plateaus all over the place. I am currently doing a 3 day legs/pull/push split. Here is my Max-OT routine:

Monday:
Squats x 2
Good Mornings x 2
Leg Press x 2
Calf Rases x 2
Donkey Calf Raises x 1

Wednesday:
Deadlifts x 2
Bent Rows x 2
Chinups x 2
DB Rows x 1
Curls x 2

Friday:
Bench Press x 2
DB Press x 2
Military Press x 2
Full Decline Situps x 2
Captain's Chair x 1

The only modifications I made are the use of 60 second rest intervals between sets of calf work and a higher rep range with my abs and calves. I use anywhere from 6-30 repetitions, as both of these body parts typically respond quite well to higher repetitions, at least periodically. The rest of me likes it hard and heavy.

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Deezus

I tried it, I thought it was to much warmup. I did learn a few things that I use in my own routine now, but Max-OT burnt me out with less than optimal results. Do a search on my journal if you want an Excel spreadsheet so you can log your workouts, and it will calaculate your warmup weight and everything....

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chris2489

I did it. It wasn't that great. I prefer a 6-8 rep range anyway.

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CowPimp

That's why the push/pull/legs split is good. You only have to warmup before the first exercise. Except on back day I warmup before deadlifts and rows. My warmups are so non-intensive, and more serve to acclimate soft tissue to the heavy loads. I do the mild aerobic warmup first to get my heart rate and blood flow up. So, I don't wait between warmup sets. Only enough time to change the weights. I do, however, wait 2 minutes after the last warmup set.

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god hand

For bench I had started doing 4-6 reps and increased my max by 25lb in two months! Tue. Shoulders, Wed. Triceps, Thur. Back, Sat. Chest, and on monday, I would test my 1rep max. HEAVY!

Lord Denning

Provided that you have learned proper form, Max OT can really give you a leg up or help you get over a sticking point. But as has been remarked above, it is a very intensive program and will put quite a bit of stress on your body. I think enough sleep is probably the key to getting results and staying healthy/injury free with this program.

I was very happy with the results I saw whilst on Max OT. As soon as I neglected the sleep issue however, I burned out very quickly. As always, listen to your body.

gonzo719

it seems like people who have done max-ot - have seen some results and some have not - but they have constantly mentioned the injury factor of this workout program. lord denning - what exactly were the results in form of pounds in lean mass did you gain from using max-ot?

Lord Denning

Hey gonzo...I wish i could help you, but whilst at University I only have access to quite inaccurate scales, or the gym scales which are really accurate, but for me hopelessly overcomplicated- type of balance scales which take me ages to adjust to the right balance (i dont know the actual name for these type of scales).

But if you stick with the plan you should notice that you can up the weight or the reps, in a way at least i had not experienced before, each week (each major body part is trained once a week).