The 4-Hour Body - An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman - Timothy Ferriss
The interim phase allows the hypothalamus gland to
recalibrate and readjust. It is equally important to "get away" from the three bench-press
versions used in phase I. We also kick the reps upward.
The ideal interim phase retains bench power by substituting heavy dumbbell pressing for
barbell bench pressing. Allowing the body to "forget" the three exercises (competitive grip
bench, wide grip bench, and narrow grip bench) makes these movements feel fresh and new
when they are reinstituted in phase III, and the training effect is profound.
The paused at dumbbell bench press and the paused incline dumbbell bench press are the
phase II workhorses and are performed together in each workout, once per week. Maintain
tension for a one-second pause at the chest; do not relax and rest the weight on the chest.
PHASE II: REESTABLISH HOMEOSTASIS19
After the six-week interim phase, all initial gains have been solidi ed: the athlete's
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