Ok...I've been in the gym for several years, and I've finely figured out my goal. I want to gain an extra 15-20 lbs of muscle, and also be very lean. But I want the muscle to work for me. I want to train to be an athlete...I want to run faster, jump higher, and be able to do everything better than I can now. I just don't want to gain lean mass and get "bigger", I want it to work for me.

The problem is, I don't know how to train that way. I don't want to gain 15-20 lbs of muscle and be slower or less athletic. I know gaining lean mass takes time, and I'm going to put in the time to do it. I just want to know I'm on the right track day in and day out.

Does anyone know what a good program for my goals are? My goal physique is Abdominator's...but my physique is not my main goal. I PMed him but haven't heard back yet....

http://www.skippypodar.net/Fitness/Progress-Web2004/images/23.jpg

Hi Jason, I can't say much about training for your "muscles to work for you", but hopefully somebody else can help you out on that one.

My goal physique is Abdominator's...but my physique is not my main goal. I PMed him but haven't heard back yet....

http://www.skippypodar.net/Fitness/Progress-Web2004/images/23.jpg

Skippy's physique is great, but sadly, I haven't seen him around these boards in a while. You might have a better chance of reaching him here (http://www.skippypodar.net/).

Jason, I like this site for muscle building for athletes: http://www.defrancostraining.com. :)

Jason, I like this site for muscle building for athletes: http://www.defrancostraining.com. :)

I was going to suggest that site, but I haven't read through it yet;)

SKip's email: abdominator@skippypodar.net


Also- look into plyometrics training