Ever noticed that bodybuilders aren’t the strongest people around? Well, Marc Megna believes the idea of choosing between aesthetics and performance is not needed!
By incorporating specific training and diet protocols, Marc is on a warpath with his AMP Workout to help you become your best self. Does it actually work though?
Before We Get Started, Let Me Say This…
Hey, it’s Kyle. I’m the founder of Noob Gains.
Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
I just wanted to jump in here to let you know that the program you’re about to learn about might be a total banger… or a complete flop.
(I’m not going to spoil it just yet.)
And while it might do a decent job of getting you the fitness results you want…
There’s one program that I continue to recommend to intermediates (and noobs) over and over again because of how effective it is at helping people build muscle and lose body fat with minimal effort.
Listen, if you want to build a lean and muscular physique that draws attention…
Without working out more than 4 days per week…
Without forcing down 5-6 bland, bodybuilder-style meals per day…
And without gouging your wallet…
You should consider Superhero X12 by Fit Mole.
Build a Superhero Body Without Training Like One
Getting in shape isn't easy. But this program gives you a real-life approach to building a leaner, more muscular body without obsessing over fitness 24/7.
“Kyle, I’ve never heard of whatever Superhero X12 is. Why should I trust you?”
First of all, you shouldn’t trust me. You shouldn’t trust anyone.
We’re all just strangers on the internet.
That being said, I’m going to do my best to show you why SX12 is a pretty good program for beginners that want to look muscular.
First of all, most workout programs are designed to leech your money and only help you accomplish one very specific goal.
“You want to lose body fat? Sounds good… here’s the program.”
“Oh, you want to build muscle too? Well, you need to buy another program.”
“Wait, you’re not a beginner anymore? OK, you’re gonna need to buy the intermediate program now.”
And on and on and on…
Wouldn’t you rather have everything you need to tackle multiple fitness goals in one place?
Superhero X12 is different because it covers ALL fitness goals.
It’s not just for losing body fat or building muscle. This program teaches you everything you need to…
- Gain muscle
- Build strength
- Improve muscle density
- Build definition
- Get completely shredded
- Take a more AGGRESSIVE shredding approach
- Or maintain the abs you already have
And it has workouts for both beginners and intermediates so you won’t outgrow the program!
| Feature | Superhero X12 | Other Programs |
| Fitness Levels | Multiple | 1 per program |
| Fitness Goals | Multiple | 1 per program |
| Workouts | 3-4x /week | 5x or more /week |
| Flexible Dieting |  | |
| Calorie Calculator | | |
| Mindset Guide | | |
| 2-Day Workout Option | | |
You don’t have to waste money buying multiple programs because SX12 has specific workouts, diets, and strategies to help you do it all.
Second, a lot of programs completely kill your free time and force you to workout 5-7 days per week.
Often, brands use this as a big “selling point” for their program.
“Are you EXTREME enough to train EVERY SINGLE DAY?!”
Uh, maybe. But a better question is “why do this?”
Nowadays, we’re all busy as hell and we try our best to not let the few precious minutes of free time that we have slip through our fingers like grains of sand.
Personally, I’d rather train fewer days per week, and get back to watching Netflix.
On the other, Superhero X12 shows you how to transform your body in as few as 3-4 efficient workouts per week.
There are no unnecessary exercises and no time wasted.
If you can commit to 3 hours of training each week, you can create a great-looking physique…
And maintain it year round!
Finally, the diet portions of many programs are restrictive (and make you hate your life).
Bodybuilders have said for decades that you need to “eat multiple small meals throughout the day to build muscle”.
But guess what? Science doesn’t back this up.
For instance, evidence suggests it doesn’t really matter if you have protein coming in every 2-3 hours, and muscle maintenance is also unaffected by meal frequency.
Do you want to spend your free time portioning brown rice and packing tupperware containers? I didn’t think so!
Superhero X12 let’s you eat your favorite foods every day, have as many meals as you want, and still build muscle.
Do you know why young guys just like you are getting noticeable results on SX12?
It’s because the nutrition plan is easy to follow over the long term and doesn’t turn your meals into a chore.
You don’t have to force down bland, tasteless meals 6 times a day.
You can eat your favorite foods when YOU want to eat them.
But these are the reasons I keep recommending Superhero X12 to everyone:
- You can save money with a program that’s designed for multiple goals and experience levels
- You can spend less time in the gym by working out only 3-4 times per week
- And you can enjoy the process by eating foods you love at your own pace
But like I said, you shouldn’t take my word for it.
I’m just a random internet person.
Check out Superhero X12 for yourself and see what’s up.
Build a Superhero Body Without Training Like One
Getting in shape isn't easy. But this program gives you a real-life approach to building a leaner, more muscular body without obsessing over fitness 24/7.
About the Marc Megna
Marc Megna is a retired professional NFL athlete that played for the New York Jets but has since moved on to coaching and helping others reach their goals.
Marc is also a renowned online author and has also published his own book coined “Principles of High Intensity of Interval Training” – which should give you an idea of his training style.
Marc has a variety of clients at the moment, ranging from professional athletes to normal people. He even trains the odd celebrity now and then to help them get ready for certain roles.
Marc has a strong focus on incorporating heavy and high-intensity training to achieve results, as he has learned in his years of being a professional athlete. This is the base for the AMP Workout.
AMP Workout Review
As mentioned before, the overarching idea of the AMP Workout is to combine different training protocols to get both shredded and strong. The idea is you can improve athletic performance like in the Combat Fit ACFT Training program while still building a more aesthetic look like in Alpha M’s Tailored routine.
Two things that are usually mutually exclusive, yet Marc has found a way to get them together at once!
- Fitness level: Intermediate
- Duration: 8 week(s)
- Workouts per week: 5-6 workouts per week
- Average workout duration: 45 – 60 minutes
- Equipment needed: Full gym
- Goal: Performance
The workout is “old-fashioned” in the sense that it’s gonna be hard, heavy, and straight to the point. No drop sets, no supersets – you know it’s gonna be fun lifting heavy.
That being said, there is actually quite a lot of cardio in the program (different kinds even) to keep you as functional and athletic as possible.
AMP Workout Details
Now that we’ve established the idea of the plan is to lift hard and heavy to build true muscle, we need to read between the lines. The training is split into 4 different phases of two weeks each, and there is of course nutrition and supplement guidance:
AMP Phase 1 – Function Phase
Phase 1 or the Functional Phase is the introduction phase to this style of training. Marc is adamant about introducing you slowly to the movement patterns as well as the intensity.
You’ll be doing full-body workouts as well as some cardio. This combination will not only teach you the neurological pathways of training but will also increase your cardiovascular capacity.
Related: RSP Triple Threat Hybrid Training Program
AMP Phase 2 – Application Phase
The Functional Phase was focused on getting the movement pattern and cardio ready; the application phase adds intensity!
Here, you will be controlling heavier weights than before – the keyword being controlled. This is more of a strength phase compared to a power phase (the latter of which is more “explosive”).
AMP Phase 3 – Strength Phase
This is where you start letting the strength you’ve built up start to shine! You will be training to increase both performance and size, leading to great metabolic changes. Strength training will veer you more towards heavier weights and a decrease in volume.
While your compound lifts are focussed on being hard and heavy, the accessory lifts are still focused on increasing your volume slightly. Combined with the cardio, this will allow for some aesthetic training.
AMP Phase 4 – Power Phase
Finally, all the hard work and different training come to fruition. This is really heavy, old-school lifting. Fewer sets and fewer reps to drive home strength and anabolism.
Cardio is still incorporated (as it should be) and is focused on both a higher intensity and longer duration day, respectively.
AMP Nutrition Protocol
The nutrition protocol is focused on increasing the number of meals you have per day (making them smaller) and greatly increasing protein and carb content.
This seems to be the best approach for high-intensity individuals, yet there are small adjustments to be made to your nutrition for every phase.
Marc is also quite adamant that you stick to more whole food options as they can give you better results over a long period of time. Marc also suggests the following supplements:
- Whey protein
- Multivitamin
- Fish/krill oil
- Pre-workout
- Creatine
- BCAAs
- Protein bars (if you need them)
2 Pros of the AMP Workout
- Marc slowly introduces movement patterns, which can lead to a decreased risk of injury, and potentially, better gains. A mind-muscle connection is a key to both hypertrophy and strength progression
- Incorporates a really high carbohydrate diet, which based on the current scientific literature is best for athletes (which is what this program is making you! An athlete!)
2 Cons of the AMP Workout
- It is a tad short, personally, I believe strength adaptations take a bit longer than 8 weeks. Neurologically, it might take months to adapt to certain movements, so if strength is more important to you, there could be better programs
- It can be too high volume for someone who is already quite strong. Someone who is stronger will naturally use more weight, and that could lead to systemic and CNS fatigue over time
Marc Megna’s AMP Workout – Final Thoughts
Overall, this is a great plan. It’s fast, it’s effective, and it’ll get you closer to your goals no doubt. I have nothing negative to say about the plan except it’s a bit short?
I believe that if you really want to see massive strength adaptations, you might wanna run this plan back to back – maybe skipping a few weeks in the beginning as it’s basically just teaching you the ropes.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5
