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Working out each muscle more than 1 /wk

robmoreno Posts: 2 Joined: 2003/10/20	2003/10/23, 12:31 PM I have a question regarding workout routines. Most of the workout routines that i have researched for mass building only let you work out each muscle once a week. I have been doing my workouts this way but feel like i am not working each muscle offen enough to gain muscle mass. I want to work out each muscle at least 2 a week. (i.e. back and bis- mon and thur. chest and tri- tue and fridays) Is this a bad thing to do?? Will this make my muscle gain less affective? Thanks for your input RM
cl909 Posts: 25 Joined: 2003/08/06	2003/10/23, 01:30 PM I'm new on this messageboard, and I am sure there are more qualified people that know more than me. I'm just going what works for me. I've been working out for 3 years on a consistent basis 4-5 times a week. My goal is to be in and out of the gym in 80-90 minutes. I don't take more than a minute between sets. I don't socialize or people watch like most people do. I think efficiency is the most important thing. My Training Schedule: Day 1: Chest/Biceps, 30 minutes cardio Day 2: Legs-calves, hamstrings, quads, 30 minutes cardio Day 3: Triceps/shoulders Day 4: 30-45 minutes of cardio, basketball. bike Day 5: Back, w/deadlifts and calves, 8 sets of biceps Day 6: Rest Start over I do about 12-15 sets per body part. I focus on form, so I am rather methodical with each rep. I try to avoid doing chest,shoulders, and triceps 3 different days..that means i'm working my triceps 3x a week and not getting it the proper rest. i know some people do it differently, but i am just telling you what i do, and it works for me.
cl909 Posts: 25 Joined: 2003/08/06	2003/10/23, 01:31 PM I meant to say on Day 6: shoulders first, then triceps.
bowers Posts: 179 Joined: 2003/04/13	2003/10/23, 02:48 PM It's not a bad thing at all I saw some great gains working each bodypart twice per week. Just be sure to listen to your body. After 14 weeks I burnt out. Make sure you rsupplements are up to par and you get plenty of rest. Listen to your body. Good Luck
sdmusclebuddy Posts: 25 Joined: 2003/05/20	2003/10/23, 05:36 PM I guess it really depends on your body's ability to recover and how hard you are training. Remember that you grow between workouts. If you aren't still sore the second day after a workout, you may not be training with enough intensity, and you may not have stimulated your muscles to grow. Also, if you aren't at least as strong if not stronger the next time you train a particular bodypart, you probably haven't rested long enough. Keep pumpin' Rick
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/10/24, 09:39 PM says in your profile that you are 46. I am 42 and I have really just begun to work out. I have seen some good progress and feel great. What effect or hinderances should I be concerned about at my age? You seem to have good development judging by your photo.
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/10/24, 09:40 PM says in your profile that you are 46. I am 42 and I have really just begun to work out. I have seen some good progress and feel great. What effect or hinderances should I be concerned about at my age? You seem to have good development judging by your photo.
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/10/25, 11:45 AM Sorry for the double post. That's twice it's happened to me. Honest I'm not an idiot I just don't know what I'm doing wrong. Oh, the idiot comment, don't ask my wife. She may have a different opinion.
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/10/25, 11:47 AM Sorry for the double post. That's twice it's happened to me. Honest I'm not an idiot I just don't know what I'm doing wrong. Oh, the idiot comment, don't ask my wife. She may have a different opinion.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/10/25, 12:31 PM I think it is imparitive to find out your optimal scheme. What is "conventional wisdom" is not always correct for everyone. We are individuals. And while once per week for mass gains is usually correct for most, it is not etched in stone. Depends on your diet, recouperative powers, etc. You need to experiment and "learn" your body. I persnally find 6 days to be optimal for me, so you can say I do them twice per week. 5 usually seems too short, and 7 too long. I am 52, so it can be done. "Learn your body", this is the key to making optimal gains. Good luck. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
sdmusclebuddy Posts: 25 Joined: 2003/05/20	2003/10/25, 01:48 PM ============ Quoting from agamble: says in your profile that you are 46. I am 42 and I have really just begun to work out. I have seen some good progress and feel great. What effect or hinderances should I be concerned about at my age? You seem to have good development judging by your photo. ============= Thanks for the comment and glad to hear you're making progress. The worst things I notice about training these days are: 1. Not enough time in my schedule to workout 2. Can't train as long as I used to without being totally whipped the rest of the day 3. Can't train as often as I used to without getting burned out 4. Sore knees and elbows Other than that, and as you've noticed already, you can still expect to make improvements in your health and physique at any age. Keep pumpin' Rick
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/10/25, 05:50 PM Thanks Rick. bb1-52-impressive! I did the double post crap again. I think it happens when I hit the back button on my browser. Sorry.