It is but one program of many I've tried. It was the first program I did that was structured. It was the first program that really got my strength gains soaring. And it made sense (at least by reading but not with empirical evidence). Overloading the muscle to force it to grow. I can believe that without much data. However, the rep ranges are always a subject of controversy on every major bodybuilding site. 1-2, 4-6- 8-10.. what's better? Maybe a combination of all of them? Although personally I never got much size out of 1-3 reps. A whole lot of strength gains but my size, general appearance always stayed the same.
Max-OT has worked for many. But again, it's just A program not THE only program. For many beginners, it covers the basic movements. And it makes them push themselves. For advanced people, it's a short, intense workout that I've personally used to reach new bests.
This is fine for the average person who isn't very smart, and that's who he's after and who he's going to sell his supplements to.
Disagree
And did anyone else notice that he says that all that magazines say is wrong, and that they're all tied to supplement companies, while half of the PDF is him pushing the supplements from the company that he owns? Unbelievable
I noticed. I skipped all the supplement stuff but I took the program for what it was worth and gained a lot. I mean, it's a free 165 page program. So to me, it's pretty much expected there will be some motive. I just liked the theory and the principles.
As far as explaining why something works, it doesn't matter that much to me. Because what works for Person A may not work for Person B.
Some people love super-setting, others love long, 4 hours workouts in the gym <in fact we had some 5 hour bench press program pop-up here not long ago>.
I have no doubts if I were to re-read the PDF, there would be holes. And I agree that the evidence is lacking. But it's meant as a publication for people to follow <cult like>, and do it simply without question. And there's the whole supplement thing. It is meant for the general masses. Not the super advanced powerlifter. Nor the super-newbie who's never picked up a weight.
You have to take pretty much every program as a guide. I've never found 1 program yet that answered all my questions, proved them with logical evidence, was simple to read and follow and didn't push a line of supplements. There just isn't a golden program for everybody.
Many people have found Max-OT to be the bomb when starting out and wanting to push themselves. And later, they find other programs, and try new things and make great gains.
And I'm sure all you guys want to defend this method because you use it
Again, doesn't really mater to me.
1- I make no money off it
2- I gained with it, and working out is for me, not somebody else
Just simply promoting one of many programs out there. Variety is the greatest thing about this sport.