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Elliot Hulse and Mike Westerdal have established solid reputations as experts in building strength, power and muscle.  I’ve had a chance to review their program, so let’s start with summarizing the program components (note–this summary is based on the complete program with all the bonus material):

Program Components

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The Lean Hybrid Muscle Manual (pdf): Elliot and Mike basically explain their training philosophy. Their program is designed to combine the elements out of four types of training: cardiovascular, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman.  This style is called High Intensity Resistance Training, also known as Hybrid Training (where this program gets it’s name).

Training Logs: Printable sheets so you can record your workout.

The Hybrid Diet:  This is the nutritional component of the program.  The diet takes you through different phases in order to maximize your lean gains and burn fat.  Some days you’ll be eating restricted carbohydrates to burn fat.  Other days are higher carbs/calories in order to fuel your workouts and muscle growth.

Meal Plans:  You can chose a meal plan based on your caloric needs (anything from 1,900 to 3,000 calories a day).

There are videos that walks you through the process of using all these components (how to choose your caloric intake, etc.).

Hybrid Muscle Growth: This is an audio interview with Roy Gutierrez.  This discussion is specifically geared towards hypertrophy (muscle size).

I think I’ve covered most of the program components, so here’s what I think:

REVIEW:

Lean Hybrid Muscle is put together really well. I think it would be an intense, interesting way to train.

You may be wondering if this talk of a third type of muscle fiber is legitimate.  Here’s the deal: yes, there are two basic classifications of muscle fibers–fast and slow twitch.  But slow-twitch fibers have at , and one in particular (called 2c) seems to have potential to change and become more like a fast-twitch fiber.

I always say that there is no such thing as one perfect program for everyone.  Let me tell you who I think Lean Hybrid Muscle is best suited for:

I think would be ideal for the following:

*A trainee who is interested in strength competition, such as powerlifting or strongman training.

*Someone who wants to become a better athlete–especially for sports such as football.

*Intermediate/advanced trainees who have already built their foundation (put on some muscle) and want to work on getting lean while building strength.

*Trainees who feel their workouts are stagnant/boring and want to challenge themselves.