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Workout -- Number of days per week?

glenn_gould Posts: 4 Joined: 2002/09/28	2002/10/09, 10:20 PM Hi there, I have been lifting weights for about a month now. I have been using a 2-days-per-week routine: MONDAY: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Abs THURSDAY: Back, Biceps, Legs Each day's workout is taking me about 75 minutes. I would like to split things up to a 3-day routine, but my schedule is really busy. My question is: How much would I benefit from going to a 3-day routine, instead of my current 2-day routine? I have definitely seen gains with my current routine after one month, especially in the chest area. Would going to a 3-day routine make a big difference? Thanks a lot!
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/10/10, 01:48 AM No worries, go for a three day routine now (get the exercise program for free here at FT) You're doing great!! All best luck to you! -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
atcis4me Posts: 18 Joined: 2001/12/02	2002/10/10, 07:40 AM dont overload yourself. if your comfy with it go for it if not dont but what ever you do keep doing something.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/10/10, 11:14 AM I agree with Philia2 and atcis4me...it sounds like you are ready for a 3 day program at least. 75 min is a can be a very long workout, and if it doesn't fit your time constraints, then you need to change it. It is much better than having to quit because you can't do it. Go to 3 days, or even a 4 day split would be better. You can shorten your workouts to 30-45 min. and be done. A 2 on 1 off 2 on 2 off should work well if you like your weekends totally off. That way you can emphasize a muscle much more fully too. FT will give you a good split like that. Good luck.