Visual Impact Muscle Building Review

The world of fitness is as vast as your mind can go. If you know where to look, you can find the exact training program for achieving your goals. Whether it is raw strength, physical conditioning, endurance training, toning, or anything else, you can find the right course to get the results you need.

What I was Looking For

For me, it was a combination of bodybuilding with proper muscle definition. Contrary to mainstream bodybuilding, I wasn’t just concerned with lifting bigger and heavier weights over time.

Don’t get me wrong: I have nothing against the getting “swole” regimen. Thing is, I was looking for a program that focused on the other aspects as well as strength training. What I was looking for, was a training program that would provide me proper strength training guidance combined with building an attractive, functional physique.

Where I Stood

Before diving into it, I should give a brief of my current situation. I am an amateur kickboxer who manages his own diet and training programs. I know what it takes to stay healthy and generally train for fast-twitch type 2-A muscle fibers with a combination of HIIT and intense cardio.

Muscle definition was never on my priority lists until now. I was already on break from my dojo due to my new job and home training was, well… not going as I had planned. Sitting for over 9 hours and coding wasn’t doing my physique and favors either. And without a sparring partner, I wasn’t able to practice properly.

I always had a curiosity for bodybuilding, though I never trained for it specifically. While I may not have had perfectly toned abs or the muscle definition of a model, I have a very solidly built physique nonetheless and incredible endurance, which still holds.

What I Found

I have a friend from my university days who was a freelance model. He had what I would call a “professional” modeling physique: chiseled abdominal muscles, rippling pecs, and a perfect waist. He would often talk of his training routine with me, and I adapted a few things into my own training from it.

I knew he was on a professional training program. You don’t get these kinds of results without it. So, when I asked him about it, he straight away recommended the Visual Impact Muscle Building course. And that is the start of my journey on it, which continues to this day.

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My Training Equipment

I have the basic equipment and some more to train. Having these really helps in the long run.

• Free weights
• Adjustable dumbbells
• Bench press (good investment)
• Olympic barbell with 6 x 45-pound plates
• A 6 ft, 140-pound punching bag.

Visual Impact Muscle Building Course

To purchase the course, I visited the official Visual Impact Fitness website and registered for the Visual Impact Muscle Building Course. You can access the course from a member-only login area.

About the Instructor

The author, Rusty Moore, speaks from experience when he used to be a true meat-head and put on 225 pounds of pure muscle. And what he has to say is very interesting.

His program is geared towards building muscle as much as carving a pleasing physique in its prime. It explains at the very start that it doesn’t bash on anyone’s training, but it does highlight very logical points.

He details the problems he would face with the excessive muscle mass and how it negatively affected athleticism. Being able to squat 405 pounds did mean a lot of muscle mass in the lower body, but he recounts how he was actually slower and actually had trouble finding trousers in his fitting!

Gaining muscle does not translate into a well-cut physique. You can have impressive biceps with the strength to pair but it can lack definition. Moore elaborately explains in various units about how you can build muscle and add the “cutting” to it. Changing your workout routine can yield you the same strength (and more) with a nice bod to go with it!

Overview

My first impression, even before starting the course, was how well it was organized. I rushed through it in like to 2 hours to size up what I had committed myself to. And I knew there and then that I was onto something good.

The content really stands out for simplifying complicated concepts and making them understandable. For example, it explains the myth of size vs strength in sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar hypertrophy in a very understandable way. And my personal favorite, the part about training stubborn muscles. It scientifically busts the myths about overtraining a specific muscle that is not showing progress and shows the right way to train it.

Note, that this is a COMPLETE muscle building course. It covers every aspect of training for a “Yacht Bod” (as aptly said so by the instructor) physique which is as functional as it is aesthetic. The program details everything to achieve your goals, from busting myths and diet plans to training exercises and workout routines. It drills deep into each part with dedicated modules. They are further divided into units that specifically explain the specifics of the program.

My Experience

I have mentioned that my journey still continues, and that is because I am still in this program. And I can tell you the results are simply amazing. I will cover both the units as well as my journey so far.

Starting Off

The first thing I did was read through the whole program. Again. And this time around, I read at my pace, slowly. I took me a whole day, and another one to re-read it, for good reason.

It’s a complete course, but it doesn’t jump right off the bat into how you will build the perfect physique. Contrary to almost all courses, it begins by building a base.

Moore starts off in Module 1 with his personal experience and details of what this course is all about. The base starts building up in Module 2, with a very controversial (yet soundly logical) approach towards cutting back on squats, deadlifts, and bench press. The course is geared towards building an aesthetically pleasing, strong, and functional physique, and it does just that.

You get to know about your body more than anything in this course. It details the intricacies of muscle growth, especially sarcoplasmic vs myofibrillar hypertrophy and actual strength. I got to know a lot more about cumulative muscle fatigue, how to induce it what it actually means. Before this, I just used to train until my muscles would be hurting. Now I knew where I was wrong and how to properly stress my muscles and make them grow. This is one of the major things I got to add to my knowledge base.

Everybody has a unique body, so every workout regimen needs modifications to yield maximum results. For example, some people have naturally large biceps, while some may have strong shoulders. I, for one, have strong calves and high stamina, mainly because of my dojo training. I was pleasantly surprised to know that the program has been described as being adaptable, and I will cover that more as I explain the rest of the modules.

The 2nd module concludes with a detailed unit about managing your diet, food choices, and how to eat properly. It also clarifies the facts and myths surrounding dietary supplements and preps you for actually starting to set up the workout routine.

Where I Stood and What Changed

So far, I had known a few things and got introduced to a lot more. I had a full understanding of my diet plan, caloric intake, and nutrient balance. I ate a lot of unprocessed carbohydrates sourced from oats, brown bread, spinach, peas, and fruits, especially bananas.

While I knew my caloric intake (2800 to 3100/day), I always considered that doing my best would be enough to burn them off. For starters, I changed that.

I used the formula in the course and found that I was consuming about 300 to 500 calories extra every day. Despite my best efforts, I could never get my muscles to really stand out, and now I knew for a fact what the reason was.

With a 5’11, lean muscled build weighing in at 156 pounds, I had to get my diet on track to make the muscle magic work, which I did.

The first thing I did was to go for a balanced diet in each one of my meals. I eat 4 times a day, and would normally start the day with a high protein with low carb intake.

A typical breakfast for me would be a heavy omelet with a steak sandwich with steamed broccoli or another high protein vegetable. Lunch would be high in carbs, with any cereal I could make (oats, whole wheat, barley, etc.), fruit, lentils, lemonade, or milk. I would eat once home from my dojo (around 7), and that meal would be something fast, like a steak or egg sandwich, just a steak, chicken salad, or something with protein.

Dinner (at 10) would be something like lentils, kidney beans, baked bread, and such. It wasn’t the best diet, but it covered the essentials. However, I knew after reading the program that I could improve on it.

I balanced it out by cutting back on the carbs and adding more raw vegetables. I can never do away with eggs, and the program didn’t tell me to either, so I was happy. The secret was finding the balance and making my meals 3 times a day. I eliminated dinner altogether and would stick with a meal at around 1-hour mark after my workout (will elaborate more on the workout routine later).

It wasn’t easy to adjust at first since I would get the “cravings” an hour before I sleep (10:30 pm). However, I noticed that I would have a much greater appetite at breakfast and the food would feel much more fulfilling. This kept me going through the first month, during which I adjusted.

The Workout

I saved up the workout part for its dedicated section so I could go wild. And don’t mind me, for I will.

I will be honest. Up until now, I had a pretty average workout routine. You know, the big 3 (squats, deadlifts, and bench press) with the usual pull-ups, push-ups, crunches, and bodyweight training combined with free weights for isolated muscles. I needed strength, speed, and some really hard conditioning (mental and physical) to soak in the punishment typical of martial arts.

Sculpting the definition of my muscles was never something I really needed, though I did desire it. That wasn’t the case anymore – I would be and am training for a completely different objective now.

Rusty Moore has beautifully divided the workout program into 3 phases plus a bonus one. The target objectives, executables, and expected results are clearly listed, so you can’t miss them.

The First Phase

The first one focuses on sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, which will increase the overall size of your muscles. It relies on cumulative fatigue by working the different “push” and “pull” muscle groups with pyramid sets. There is a 1-day rest between 2 days of exercise, with the addition of the big 3 exercises to accelerate sarcoplasmic hypertrophy.

I had dropped my weight to 143 pounds after being at rest for about 3 months. I had also developed a little belly fat which needed to be worked off. So, I dove right in for the 2 months to come.

The fatigue gave me a similar feel to how I would feel after a good day at the dojo, minus the bruises. However, I did feel some dull pain during the first 2 weeks. I made the mistake of not stretching properly after the workout during the first week and was left with some really stiff muscles. Trust me when I say this, limber up with some stretches, end the workout the same way, and massage your muscles when necessary.

My weight increased by 15.5 pounds in 2 months (I was now at 159 pounds), but there wasn’t any fat deposition. In fact, I actually lost some of my belly fat, though my muscles got bigger. I was using creatine as a supplement at this time and had taken the time to “load” it at the start.

The Second Phase

The second phase begins 2 months after phase 1. This is where the fun begins. It relies on a combination of sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar hypertrophy to bring actual strength gains. The training shifts from pyramid sets to a constant weight and completion without fail. You lift what you can for 5 reps and slowly, but surely increase your weight.

I’m not going to lie: the positive signals to reinforce the mind-body link really works. You know that the weights you’re lifting are heavy, and succeeding in the reps lets your mind know that you can do it.

There isn’t as much need to rest either. The program encourages working out more (4 to 5 days/week) since the muscles don’t get as fatigued compared to phase 1. Another notable difference is the replacement of squats in favor of deadlifts.

As of now, I am nearing the end of this phase (2 months), and I can both visibly see and physically feel my muscles have changed. The size has not changed much, but they are firmer and have started to develop a nice shape. I have also been able to up my weights slowly but steadily, which points to my increasing strength and the fact that the program is working.

The Third Phase

The third phase pushes things to the limit with a caloric deficit diet with controlled protein intake to maintain muscle mass. The objective is to push the body towards a chiseled physique and shrink the skin to get closer to the “yacht bod”.

The workout shifts to a low rep, heavy-weight, low volume workout. Each game will have 4-6 sets of 2-4 reps. Your first 2 sets will be of relatively lower weight to send positive feedback to the brain and get you pumped for the heavier weight.

You will increase the weights with each set and give a pause between the movements. They will be slow and controlled with a minute or two of rest between each set.

You will also eliminate the legs altogether and each workout session will end with cardio. This will burn off as many calories as possible. Phase 3 is designed to maximize myofibrillar hypertrophy to the maximum for actual strength gains through stronger, denser muscles. Combined with the right movements, you will develop the physique that you yearn for.

The Bonus Phase

The bonus phase unlocks the secrets of professional bodybuilders for you to understand. It brings you the techniques of professional bodybuilders in a simplified, precise yet concise unit. You will be utilizing a severely calorie-reduced diet and reverting to the phase 1 workout routine. This, combined with creatine, will induce sarcoplasmic hypertrophy and give you the yacht bod that you desire.

Exercise Demonstration E-Book and Printable Journal.

Rusty Moore knows that those who opt for this program mean business, and he is certainly not one to disappoint. The course comes complete with a massive 229-page Exercise Demonstration E-Book which elaborately covers each and every exercise you need to perform.

I found the printable journal to be equally helpful for following my exercise routine and modifying it a bit to focus on upper body training. This goes to show that the program fully loaded to facilitate your workouts with its helpful content.

Summarized Pros and Cons

I will tell you beforehand that I had a really hard time finding any cons for this program. It is very well-researched, written by a professional from experience, scientifically accurate, and completely covers everything in its domain. As far as I have followed it, the Visual Impact Muscle Building course produces astounding results, and am optimistic that it will continue to do so.

Conclusion

The program is designed to be extremely flexible, meaning it can accommodate your hectic daily routine and lack of time to prepare meals. It also has numerous exercises which can be swapped to suit you. All of this is devised to facilitate your journey towards your fitness goals and bring them into reality.

So, would you like to get your life back on track? Are you lacking the motivation to get things done or simply don’t know where to start? Then this course is perfect for you!

Everything – and I mean EVERYTHING – is covered within this training routine. From in-depth bodybuilding knowledge and diet to exercises and fitness routines, this course has it all.

You don’t have to look anywhere else or compile a fitness routine – the Visual Impact Muscle Building contains everything you need to achieve the body of your dreams.