The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0

Brad J. Schoenfeld, Brad Schoenfeld

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Year: 2021
• eBook ISBN: 9781718207158
• Edition: 2
• Subtopic: Sport & Exercise Science

Results from The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0 speak for themselves; thousands have successfully transformed their bodies by following the program. It is the blueprint for achieving—and maintaining—maximal muscle development.

Widely regarded as one of America’s leading strength and fitness professionals, Brad Schoenfeld has won numerous natural bodybuilding titles and has been published or featured in virtually every major fitness magazine. Now the best-selling author brings his expertise to a resource that has everything needed for completing a total-body transformation in just six months.

The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0, Second Edition, is packed with step-by-step directions for 106 of the most effective exercises and over 200 photos that demonstrate the revolutionary muscle-building program. Schoenfeld provides a science-based program specifically designed to promote lean gains and help you reach your ultimate muscular potential. The book's three-phase total-body program can be customized to your individual needs to dramatically transform your physique in just six months’ time. For those who are relatively new to resistance training or are coming back from a prolonged layoff, there is a M.A.X. break-in routine designed to prepare the body to deal with the rigorous nature of the M.A.X. Muscle Plan program. Further, there are chapters devoted to providing cardio training guidelines and nutrition recommendations, based on the latest scientific research, that complement the M.A.X. Muscle Plan program.

The second edition has been completely revamped to include updated science and research-based evidence as well as 12 sidebars that break down specific topics and offer applied examples. Two new chapters have also been added: a chapter with detailed information on the M.A.X. Muscle Plan warm-up and a Q&A chapter that provides answers to 13 common questions Schoenfeld has received since the first edition of the book.

Please note: This book is not affiliated with Joe Wells Enterprises or MAX Muscle Sports Nutrition.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Exercise Finder
• Guide to Muscles
• Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Chapter 1. The Science of Hypertrophy: What Makes Muscles Grow?
• Chapter 2. M.A.X. Periodization
• Chapter 3. Exercises for the Back, Chest, and Abdomen
• Chapter 4. Exercises for the Shoulders and Arms
• Chapter 5. Exercises for the Lower Body
• Chapter 6. M.A.X. Warm-Up
• Chapter 7. M.A.X. Break-In Routine
• Chapter 8. M.A.X. Strength Phase
• Chapter 9. M.A.X. Metabolic Phase
• Chapter 10. M.A.X. Muscle Phase
• Chapter 11. M.A.X. Nutrition
• Chapter 12. The Cardio Connection
• Chapter 13. The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0 Q&A
• References
• About the Author
• Earn Continuing Education Credits/Units