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2006/04/19, 08:48 PM
Alright so the other day at the gym I was talking to my buddy who asked me why I switch workout routines every 3-4 weeks. I said that the human body adapts quickly if you do the same thing all of the time, and also to keep it intersting for myself.
So he said why don't you switch every week then? I came back with "......um....just because..." Yep, the greatest comeback also. This leads to my point, why don't people switch up workouts everyweek? I understand why it is beneficial to do it every month or 2 (at the latest), but what would be non-beneficial about swithing weekly?
When I say switching I mean keeping the core excercises (squats, some form of bench, etc.), but switching up from say lunges to the leg sled, or dumbbell presses to arnold presses.
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2006/04/19, 08:50 PM
*I said "if you do the same workout all the time your body will adapt and it won't be as beneficial.
I am talking about switching the 2nd and 3rd lift in your workout specifically.
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2006/04/19, 09:00 PM
Nothing wrong with that at all.
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2006/04/19, 10:22 PM
Then how come you don't see more of it?
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2006/04/19, 11:22 PM
Lol. Are you really focusing on everyone elses workout. I can tell you personally that I NEVER do the same workout twice.
As for switching every week, lots of powerlifters and athletes do it, but only upper level trainers. This is because they're bodies adapt quickly. I do everything based on feel, so my workouts change every week.
However, you are not yet advanced enough to change every week. If you do this, then you will NOT be allowing your body any time to adapt to the routine.
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2006/04/20, 01:07 PM
There is a caveat here about switching. There seems to be some misinterpretation as to the why of this.
I believe constant switching totally unecessary, and quite possibly counterproductive. Ok, the theory is, your body adapts to it. Well fine, but how do you get better if you don't allow your body to adapt to it.
If you do not allow the body to adapt to an exercise, how does the muscle grow and get stronger. This comes precisely from adaptation...as the body adapts, the muscle gets stronger and grows as a result. Now, if you do not allow this to happen, when would adaptation take place, (get stronger and bigger) and why should it?
I have never noticed any benefit from constantly changing exercises. In fact, if I change too much, when I go back to the original, I am actually weaker in it than I was before I changed. Why might this be? I say because I never allowed my body to adapt to it and give it reason to grow stronger or bigger in it.
We get better at something by constantly doing it, just as for instance with cardio. Long distance runners do what?? Their body adapts to a higher threshold, and thus they keep doing it past that point and increase their capacity more. They do not all of a sudden switch to sprinting or jumping hurdles.
You get better as you do things. Adaptation is necessary to achieve growth.
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2006/04/20, 01:54 PM
BB is right. I guess I should hav e explained a bit. I use A west side powerlifting routine. I have heavy days and light days 1 heavy for upper(chest) 1 lighter for upper, and the same for lowerbody. I do variations of exercise that will help me do bench deadlift and the squat better. that is my goal so yes my workout can change week to week. I think that if you keep a basic core group of exercises the same ( bench squat etc) but change the other exercises such as curls etc. There are dozens of exercises to choose from. Thatis what I do. But I still stick to the basics each workout.
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Less Talk, More Chalk!
The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage!
7707mutt@freetrainers.com
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2006/04/20, 04:56 PM
I'm a little confused now. I try to use different exercises or go back and forth to work the same muscle groups every week and that has kept it interesting. Learning and trying out new exercises can be very motivating. I don't want to burn out doing the same things over and over again, but I also want to grow and see results. I understand what bb1 is saying about the adaptation, it makes perfect sence. I'm just wondering how to apply that to my routine. For example: Do I do the same exercises for my legs every time I work them? For how long? Or is it ok to do lunges one week and the next week leg press?:surprised:
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2006/04/24, 01:06 PM
Help please!:(
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"One Ring to rule them all; One Ring to find them; One Ring to bring them all, and in the Darkness bind them." -LOTR Trilogy
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2006/04/24, 03:51 PM
I do the same exercises for approx 3-4 weeks then switch them up. some exercises I keep all the time such as squats. Example - one week I will do BB flat Benchpress then BB incline BP. After 3-4 weeks, I will change those exercises to DB flat Presses the DB incline BP. That way I can see progress from week to week but it has some variety. Someone correct me if that is not the best way
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2006/04/24, 06:40 PM
Really, don't fret over it. What we do is not that scientific really. It is not what you do in one workout, or immediately after in 5 minutes or anything, it is about what you do over days, weeks, months, years that add up to solid gains. Do a workout till you are tired of it, till you stop progressing, not just for one workout, but a few. Then switch things up. But, just do it. Anything you do with intensity is backed up with solid rest and diet will produce gains. You are not going to look like Arnold tomorrow, in fact there is a dam good chance you never will. Just train bro.
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2006/05/05, 07:16 AM
Yeah I agree with bb1fit.
I personnaly switch when I don't progress in strengh and when i feel like :" oh nooo not this exercice again..."
Every 1.5 mounth
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2006/05/05, 04:52 PM
I cycle my routine or at least part of my routine every 2 or 3 months, I only cycle when I have obtained the desired results.:) Then ofcourse, I am one bad mo fo... lol
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