Let’s talk about an fascinating muscle developing course known as, “Visual Impact Muscle Building,” by Rusty Moore. It’s interesting since he has a incredibly diverse take on what constitutes an excellent body.
In fact, I remember back inside the mid 70′s; somebody talking or writing about the “Apollo versus Hercules” physiques. Not surprisingly, I was 5’4″ and 120lbs soaking wet; so this talk about the Apollonian develop versus the Herculean look was beyond me. I justed wanted muscle. I just wanted to be big (and no longer geeky).
Can you relate?
Rusty is sort of iconic in that he fundamentally breaks with conventional wisdom on what it takes to get large. Heck, he breaks with getting big (for the sake of being just huge) altogether.
You know drill – heck, I preach it – used compound movements, focus on the major three, lift massive, and eat big.
Ah, the large three. You know them – correct – the squat, the deadlift, as well as the bench.
Rusty would rather have you dump all three out back inside the dumpster. The bench, he could live with. But the squat and deadlift – nope – these be the bane of what he thinks guys definitely would like to look like.
Do these movements and you are going to get a large butt, major upper thighs, and thick torso; or so he claims. You end up with rounded looks that call for wearing baggy pants or sweats; or so he claims. Naturally inside the brief time that I lived in LA, I did see many human mastadons walking around with sweats and fannypacks.
Along with the big upper body – great luck finding suits that fit; or so he claims.
Now, I can’t disagree with anything he says. Way back, I wrote the following:
“Bodybuilding purist aside, muscles bulging out of a guy’s body just about every which direction have not normally brought ooohs and aaahs of admiration. Leaving the quite tiny percentage of Ronnie Coleman’s’ and Dorian Yate’s aside, large slabs of corded muscles piled high on each body part should not even be that all desirable.”
I went on to say that:
“Whether in a polo shirt as well as a pair of slacks for a casual night out or strolling along a boardwalk; the guy with the terrific shoulders, tight abs, and excellent calves generally brings admiration.”
Rusty believes that the only physiques worth striving for are those that he calls, “the Hollywood Look.”
And once again, can’t disagree with him.
Who wouldn’t would like to look like Brad Pitt in Troy or the Fight Club? What about looking like Robert Downey Jr. in Ironman for guys in their thirties, any individual interested? For you guys inside your 20′s. would you rather look like Taylor Lautner or the musclehead pounding out 500lb deadlifts at the local gym?
So, tips on how to attain that look?
Enter Visual Impact Muscle Constructing – the culmination of Rusty’s experience, information, and expertise.Most muscle creating courses would have you focus on the large 3. I know that I’ve always recommend that beginners commence with full body workouts 2 or 3 times a week – focusing on constructing core strength. And nothing builds strength like squats and deadlifts.
This is somewhat distinctive.
Rusty lays out a 6 month program that is broken into 3 phases:
Phase I – Creating Muscle Size
Phase II – Building Strength and Density
Phase III – Building Maximum Density and Definition
Fascinating – in near contradiction to his own philosophy, he consists of squat throughout phase I and deadlifts throughout phase II. But for phase III, not merely does he drop squats and deadlifts – he just flat out drops legs.
His reason being – creating large, thick legs are not desirable and the number of guys with huge upper body and tiny legs are additional urban legend than anything else. They get big and solid enough throughout phase I and II, as far as Rusty’s concerned.
And he throws you proper into three day split.
He has quite specific set/rep/weight schemes for each exercise. He’s clearly completed is homework when it comes to what rep ranges builds muscle, strength, density, etc.
He also has some specific ideas on what he calls “shrink wrapping” your body – although, even he concedes that Arnold may perhaps have done it first.
As a part of this program, Rusty gives a 220+ page EBook that demonstrates the right execution of each exercise under the sun, and then a couple additional.
I’m also guessing that diet plan and nutrition are not a strong suit for him. He does have 1 chapter on “Eating for Muscle Gains,” but it is fairly fundamental. I do agree with him, though which you do not need to be pounding protein shakes. I like a tall glass of whole milk. He recommends a glass or 2 or chocolate milk after a workout. I guess.
So, what does he charge for all this – 47 bucks. Why – he says that most individual trainers charge $50 or so for an hour consultation. So, he came up with $47 – supply and demand – it is whatever men and women will pay, I guess.
Who would benefit? Difficult to say, mainly because this 6 month program is so fundamental different than what I’m used to. But if I had to – I would believe guys:
- at a plateau for a although
- been winging it from workouts taken from magazines and not happy with outcomes
- agree that squats only create major rear and huge upper thighs
- searching to develop a “Hollywood Look” – you know, the Abercrombie Fitch look
- been in shape as soon as – want to be get in shape, possibly
I do have concerns:
- Rusty doesn’t truly differentiate between beginners and such – fine line can turn into a highway to overtraining. And that’s really the greatest concern that I’ve.
- This is gym workout – yes, you could modify it for
- residence but tough if all you’ve got a barbell and a couple of dumbbells.
- HIIT is excellent but easy to pull a leg muscle and he fundamentally relies on HIIT for all cardio function.
- Once again, I’m guessing nutrition isn’t a strong suit for him.
All in all, an interesting program. Extremely distinct. A couple months shy of 50, I’ve no actual desire to look like anyone other than me. So, I’m on fence as to regardless of whether I really should give it go. Plus, at one point, Rusty calls for sets of 2 to 4 reps. And with Bodylastics bands, 2 to four reps are out.
In any event, you are able to go to Rusty’s Visual Impact Muscle Developing web site by clicking here.
Or visit me at htt://www.smartweightgain.com