(Fitness) DRPhysique Lean Bulking Plan April 2015
(Fitness) DRPhysique Lean Bulking Plan April 2015
(Fitness) DRPhysique Lean Bulking Plan April 2015
Table of Contents
The diet comprises a daily eating schedule that you will follow throughout the plan.
However, it is important you get to know your body, and that you can make adjustments if you
find you are putting on too much body fat.
There are three steps you can take to control body fat increases, trying them in steps until you
find the right balance for you.
Step 1: Exclude carbs from the Small Protein Snacks every day
Step 2: Introduce one Low Carb Day each week
Step 3: Introduce two Low Carb Days each week
Be aware of how these changes impact your body and use these methods to keep control
throughout the plan, introducing the steps as needed, or going back to the original diet plan as
they have the desired effect.
Mix up the foods in the plan, but keep it as close to what I recommended as possible to
maximise your results.
The times are suggested and to be used where possible, but can be adapted for differing
lifestyles - fitting all the food in is the most important aspect of the diet.
• Use the daily food plan as your guide, when to put carbs in and take them out.
• To give your body a break and make the program more enjoyable allow yourself a cheat meal once a
week e.g. a pizza, lasagne, or cheeseburger, with a dessert, for lunch or dinner.
• Remember it is always easier to prepare your food for each day. I know how easy it is to end up buying
something “off-plan” because it’s convenient!
• Remember to always keep it CLEAN – you want the gains to be muscle not fat!
• Avoid sauces as much as possible as a they carry a lot of fat, sugar and salt – make your own without
the additives – see my recipes for some examples.
• Mix up meats, fish, vegetables, nuts, & carbs but keep red meat to twice a week max and always
healthy natural foods.
• Keep the protein lean (chicken, turkey, pork and beef with fat trimmed off, tuna)and the vegetables
green.
Potato (raw peeled) 200g Lean Beef (trimmed of fat) 150g (75g)
Sweet Potato (raw unpeeled) 200g Lamb (trimmed of fat) 150g (75g)
TIPS
• DON’T overdo the protein shakes as it is a waste – better to gain weight with natural foods.
• Post-workout shake: Depending on what time you train will dictate when you have this. Simply swap the shake for whatever
meal is around the time of your session and have the other meal at another time.
• Make sure you are having protein shakes mainly on training days and post workout.
Snack: (10am) Nuts (Almonds) + Fruit (Apple) + Protein (4 Egg whites, 2 Egg yolks)
Meal 2: (1pm) + Healthy Carb (Sweet Potato . Wholegrain Rice, Wholemeal Pasta, Cous Cous)
Meal 3: (8.30pm) Healthy Carb (Sweet Potato, Wholegrain Rice, Wholemeal Pasta, Cous Cous)
Meal/Example Times
Meal 1: (7.30am) Oats mixed with Whey Protein Shake (and weight gainer if needed) + water/skim milk
Snack: (10am) Nuts (Almonds) + Fruit (Apple) + Protein (4 Egg whites, 2 Egg yolks)
• I use cottage cheese to liven up a dry uninteresting meal or snack – onion and chives is a good one
• Keep variety in your eating – there are plenty of ways to liven up the basic diet. I have included a few
examples at the end of this section or visit my website for more recipes, updated regularly
• However, keep the majority of meals quite plain – e.g. always have a plain mid-day meal without
sauces, but use one of my recipes for the evening
• Shop for all your key ingredients each week so you can always pull together a meal at short notice
• Food list on next page includes majority of the ingredients you will need to make my recipes
• Don’t be afraid to make substitutes in recipes, (as long as clean and within your daily allowances)
• Cravings can be especially difficult in the evenings - try cup of tea (green, camomile, peppermint, etc –
or even regular English Tea) to curb the desire to go off plan
Rest Pause:
Reaching failure and allowing a few seconds for recovery to hit desired reps while maintaining good form.
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Resistance – Summary Schedule of Training
12 Week Plan cycling Strength with Hypertrophy. The aim of the Strength weeks is Plan
Week Routine
to enable you to push a heavier weight through your Hypertrophy reps.
• Each of 4 routines are described on the following pages : Strength 1 and Strength 2 , and 1 Strength 1
Hypertrophy 1 and Hypertrophy 2.
• In the right-hand column on this page, is the 12 week schedule showing which routines to 2 Hypertrophy 1
perform each week.
• Each week has 4 days of weight training. One day is reserved for a Weighted Abs routine and 3 Hypertrophy 2
on the remaining 2 days LISS cardio can be performed on one and rest the other.
4 Strength 2
Example of best combination of muscle groups together on each training day:
Strength 1 Strength 2 5 Hypertrophy 1
Day 1- Upper Body A Day 1- Upper Body A
Day 2 – Lower Body A Day 2 – Lower Body A
Day 3 - Weighted Abs Day 3 - Weighted Abs 6 Hypertrophy 2
Day 4 – Upper Body B Day 4 – Upper Body B
Day 5 – Lower Body B Day 5 – Lower Body B 7 Strength 1
Day 6 or Day 7 – LISS & Rest Day 6 or Day 7 – LISS & Rest
8 Hypertrophy 1
Hypertrophy 1 Hypertrophy 2
Day 1- Chest and Biceps Day 1- Quads and Hams
Day 2 – Quads and Hams Day 2 – Chest and Triceps 9 Hypertrophy 2
Day 3 - Weighted Abs Day 3 - Weighted Abs
Day 4 - Back and Triceps Day 4 – Back and Biceps 10 Strength 2
Day 5 – Shoulders Day 5 or Day 6 – Shoulders
Day 6 or Day 7 – LISS & Rest Day 6 or Day 7 – LISS & Rest
11 Hypertrophy 1
The Calfs Routine at the end of the Resistance section can be added in at the end of any gym
session 2-3 times a week. Rotate the 3 sessions. 12 Hypertrophy 2
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STRENGTH 1
Hypertrophy 1 : Biceps
Exercise Sets Reps Tempo Rest
Hypertrophy 1 : Hams
Hypertrophy 1 : Triceps
Hypertrophy 2 : Hams
Hypertrophy 2 : Triceps
Hypertrophy 2 : Biceps
WARM UP Leg Press Calf Raises 3 No Failure increasing weight each set
Skull
Weighted Crushers
Tricep Dips
TIPS
• If you start to put on too much fat, swap 1 or 2 low intensity sessions for a high intensity session, see
below.
• Cardio routine can be done on rest day, abs day or after a workout
High Intensity cardio to use instead of Low Intensity - once or twice a week
• 5 minutes warm up, then into 30 seconds working at 100% turning the resistance up if possible
• Follow with 1 minute moving rest turning down resistance.
• Repeat this for 20 min with a 5 min cool down.
Weighted Abs
There are 3 routines, Week 1, Week 2 and Week 3. Perform them in this order for the 12
weeks of the plan: 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3
Week 1
Really focus on keeping form strict and Decline Bench 12-15 each
3
using your abdominals to lift the weight Oblique Crunch side
not other parts of your body such as the Abs Machine 3 10-12
hip flexors when performing Hanging Leg
Raises. 60 seconds between
sets;
Rest - -
90-120 seconds
between exercises
Week 2
Exercise Sets Reps
Hanging Leg Raises
Week 2 4 10 each side
with Twists
Decline Bench 12-15
In Week 2 the reps have increased so the 4
Oblique Crunches each side
eccentric changes to roughly the average
12-15
working pace (2 sec eccentric, 1 sec Hanging Leg Raises 3
each side
concentric)
Cable Rope Crunch 3 20
Be strict with tempo as it’s key to keeping it
fresh and constantly be putting new loads on Abs Machine 3 25-30
the abdominal area. 60 seconds between
sets;
Rest - -
90-120 seconds
between exercises
Week 3
In Week 3, two Supersets are introduced. This
will really get your blood pumping and heart Hanging Leg Raises
4 15-20
racing. Superset
with Twist
Decline Bench
4 15-20
Both exercises must be performed straight Oblique Crunches
after each other with a slight rest in between
Hanging Leg Raises 3 12-15
each set (Both the eccentric and concentric Superset
part of the exercises need to be around 1 sec).
Cable Rope Crunch 3 15-20
Triple Drop Set: Perform 15-20 reps and then Triple Drop
Abs Machine 3 15-20
drop the weight and perform a further 15-20 Set
reps, then rest for 60 secs. Repeat for 3 sets. 60 seconds between
Work to failure on both parts of the drop set. sets;
Rest - -
90-120 seconds
It is really important that you focus on the between exercises
technique of each exercise to make sure you
are giving the abdominal area an efficient
workout.
Well this is hardly a recipe it's so quick & simple... but another
idea and very healthy. Trout is low in fat (a third of the fat of
salmon) and low in calories. Great source of iron, calcium,
selenium and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and B12.
Ingredients:
150g chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
small handful of raw unsalted cashew nuts
1/2 a medium sized onion cut into 4-6 large pieces
thumb nail sized piece of ginger chopped or crushed
fresh chlili to taste (I used half a medium-hot chilli - I like it quite spicy)
fresh coriander chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil (or groundnut oil)
Marinade - 1/2 teaspoon cornflour plus 1 dessert spoonful soy sauce
Cooking sauce - 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons
dry/medium sherry; dessert spoon water.
Mix soy sauce and cornflour for marinade and add to pieces of chicken breast in a shallow bowl. Leave 10 minutes.
Mix ingredients for cooking sauce in small bowl and put to one side.
Heat wok over medium-high heat and then add the oil.
When oil is hot, add cashew nuts and lightly toss for 30 seconds or until light brown. Remove with slotted spoon and put to one side.
Keep oil very hot and add marinated chicken; stir fry for about 3 minutes, turning frequently. Remove chicken and put to one side.
Add onion, chilli and ginger to wok (you may need an extra teaspoon of oil) and stir fry until onion slightly soft.
Return chicken to the wok along with the cooking sauce and bring to boil.
Cover and turn heat right down - simmer for a few minutes to ensure chicken fully cooked and let flavours mingle.
Finally add cashew nuts and a small handful of chopped coriander.
Serve with rice or noodles.
TIPS:
If you are not using non-stick pans, use a wok if you can as chicken sticks easily, and keep your wok seasoned by wiping over with a few
drops of oil after every time it is washed.
Groundnut oil (peanut oil) is great for cooking chicken.
Make sure oil is really hot when the chicken is added but turn down once the chicken has sealed on all sides.
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Curried Chicken Stew
Ingredients: (2 servings)
Ingredients: (2 portions)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 green pepper chopped
2 large tomatoes chopped (skinned too if you prefer)
1 small onion chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped or crushed
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
pinch of ground ginger
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon plain non-fat yoghurt
1 tablespoon fresh chopped coriander
TIPS:
• Even better prepared in larger quantities for use throughout the
week, as curries get better after maturing for a day or two! It will take
- Heat oil in non-stick pan over medium heat
a bit longer - the prep, and cooking time to make sure the chicken is
- Add onion, garlic and pepper, and saute for 2 mins
well cooked - but it being there after work to eat right away is a
- Add chicken and saute until browned, about 5 minutes
welcome sight. Adapt quantity of chicken according to diet plan and
- Add the rest of the ingredients except yoghurt and coriander
your specific protein needs,
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
• For the larger portion version you may need to remove the
- Remove from the heat and stir in yoghurt and coriander
onion/pepper/garlic from the pan after it is sauteed for 2-3 mins and
(Note: if making in advance for the week leave this until just
keep to one side while browning the chicken in batches
before serving)
• Improvise and adapt - in the photo below dealing with a large portion
Serve with wholegrain/brown rice or cous cous for a change.
for the week, I didn't have enough fresh tomatoes so used a tin of
chopped tomatoes; also, I used a Madras curry powder for added
spice
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Pomegranate Pork Steaks
Pork is a great meat choice as really low in fat. This recipe does use some fruit and honey, therefore adding some
sugar to your diet, but the quantity per serving is quite small. One pork steak weighed nearly 150g cooked.
- Squeeze the 1/2 pomegranate to extract as much juice as possible and use all the seeds
- Mix this with the juice from the orange, honey, mustard, crushed garlic and hot chilli powder
- Mix well and coat pork cutlets
- Leave to marinate for up to an hour.
- Heat oil in non-stick pan over quite a high heat
- Shake off excess marinade and pan fry pork steaks for 4-5 minutes each side until nicely browned
- Add marinade to pan and turn down heat, cooking for a further 7-8 minutes, or until sauce has reduced so there
is one spoonful per steak.