I’ve completed all 5 workouts of the ’structural attack’ week in the Muscle Explosion Program. I have to admit that the Muscle Explosion program has forced me to step outside of my comfort zone. I never would have thought of trying anything like this before, and some of the training goes against conventional bodybuilding wisdom. I guess that’s what makes Muscle Explosion such a powerful muscle building program.

My strength and stamina dropped today. With the increase in duration to 40 minutes of deadlifting, it took everything that I had to get through today’s workout.

Once I completed the workout I experienced a great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. This week has been a grueling test of my mental and physical abilities. I’d say that I passed with flying colors.

I learned a lot from this week. I’m learning that over-training is a necessary component of muscle building. I’ve always been afraid to over-train. Maybe that’s why I’ve been such a ‘hard gainer‘ all my life

I learned just how powerful an exercise the deadlift is. I wish that I added up how many sets of deadlifts that I did this week. I feel like I’ve perfected the movement. I can do it in my sleep now with perfect form. Seriously, the movement became much more fluid and efficient as the week went on.

It’s been cool to see that my pecs are growing even though I haven’t worked them in over a week.

It’s been absolutely awesome to see that I’ve still got my abs even though I’m pigging out like crazy.

My Muscle Building Nutrition For The Day

Meal 1: 3 whole eggs with salsa, 2/3 cup oatmeal with mixed berries, Prograde VGF+25 multi-vitamin, Prograde EFA-Icon, 5 grams creatine, 5 grams glutamine

Meal 2: whole wheat spaghetti with ground beef and yellow peppers

Pre-Workout Meal: Prograde Craver (peanut butter), 5 grams creatine

Post-Workout Meal: 5 grams creatine, 10 grams glutamine, Prograde Workout Recovery Shake with 2 extra scoops of protein, medium size sweet potato, Prograde Craver

Meal 5: Protein Shake, whole wheat spaghetti with ground beef and yellow peppers

Meal 6: Protein Shake and a Kit-Kat bar mmm… tasty chocolate

I’m really looking forward to 2 days off and resting my body. I’m anxious to see how my muscles recover.

I did an interview today with Nick Nilsson and will be posting it tomorrow. He shared some more great insights on muscle building.

Now it’s time to get a great sleep and allow my body to recover. I’ll check in with you tomorrow.

Scott Tousignant