The formula for a great bodybuilding plan isn’t a secret. In the 90’s, Charles Poliquin changed the fitness game with German Body Composition, a method of strength training with lots of time under tension and decreasing rest. In my own journey through bodybuilding and weightlifting, using these methods along with simple changes to my nutrition was the game changer that helped me drop a ton of body fat and get ripped for the first time ever.
Over time in my decades of coaching, I repeated this method with great success for a number of my clients. But because classic German Volume Training demands a lot of focus combined with challenging strength work, it is unsustainable on its own for a long period of time. Even the most dedicated clients got hungry for a change once they achieved their aesthetic goals – and I experienced the same during my own training, even while appreciating how potent these methods are for changing body composition.
Changing the way your body looks – while still getting stronger and still enjoying your workouts – demands the best of both bodybuilding and functional fitness. I saw a need to combine elements of Functional Bodybuilding for variety and athletic performance with German Body Composition for aesthetics.
