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I'm I doing this right?

ladyjade Posts: 1 Joined: 2003/03/28	2003/03/28, 03:31 AM Recently I started going to the gym 2 x's a day.How should I break this kind of work out down.I've been doing oppesing muscle groups (ie morning-tri's and bi's, evening back and abs)I do this on the average of 3-4 dats a week.I'm just wondering if I am doing this right.Thanx. Holly
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/03/28, 11:39 AM You could end up overtraining. if you work your bi's in the morning and then your back at night you won't get as good of a back workout because your biceps assist in all your back movements. if you realy want to work out twice a day do opposing muscle groups, or a large muscle in the morning and a smaller, assisting muscle in the evening - chest Am and triceps or shoulders PM, that type of thing. Are you new to working out or is this just a new routine you are trying? because that will make a difference also. Good Luck! Or you could do wieghts in the morning and cardio in the evening and reduce your risk of overtraining. -------------- Challenge + Consistency = Results