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cevers3 Posts: 35 Joined: 2003/02/10	2003/02/18, 05:01 PM I've been on a 2 days on 1 day off workout shedule, and I was thinking of going to a 3 days on 2 days off shedule because I think I may be over training. I'm doing this to try and gain some strength and mass. I can't seem to gain any good weight. Appreciate any comments. THANKS
bicep Posts: 315 Joined: 2001/01/26	2003/02/18, 05:37 PM of course that`d be overtraining, remember to rest that`s the most important 1 day on 1 day off is good enough I`ve done 2 days on 1 day off but it didn`t feel right with me so I stopped but whatever works for you
ageis Posts: 198 Joined: 2002/10/25	2003/02/18, 08:07 PM It all depends on what you do for a workout routine during your 3day/2day. I do 6day/1day but have scheduled it so that I'm not overtraining. Just do what you feel is good. -------------- MOO!
cevers3 Posts: 35 Joined: 2003/02/10	2003/02/19, 12:56 PM During my 3day/2day schedule I'm working 2 body parts. With about 15 or 16 sets for the major muscles such as chest and legs, and about 10 or 12 sets with the smaller muscles such as biceps. Is this to much? THANKS
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/02/19, 01:22 PM YES!!!!! If you want to add weight and strength try lowerring the sets and increaseing the weights....I do maybe 10 sets for larger parts(except for shoulders I do more cause I do not get anywhere doing less), and about the same for smaller... -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
cevers3 Posts: 35 Joined: 2003/02/10	2003/02/21, 11:31 AM Is it better to work out more days in a week and do shorter workouts with less sets. Or, schedule fewer workout sessions and do more sets when you are in the gym. Just looking for some opinions. THANKS
baymaster Posts: 112 Joined: 2003/02/11	2003/02/22, 07:22 AM overtraining means overtraining a specific muscle area - it doesnt matter if you train 3 times a week or 6 times a week. I train 6 days a week but spend 45mins to an hour in the gym and hit 2 bodyparts per training session - this for me keeps the workout times minimal and steers away from the 2 -to 2 and half hour traing sessions which i think are counter productive. I can do calfs every 3rd day without a problem - the bigger muscle groups like quads or chest may need 4/5 or even 6 days rest in between workouts. Trial and error and above all listening to what your body is telling you is the key to progress - good luck!!
Stormcrow Posts: 77 Joined: 2003/02/22	2003/04/23, 02:36 PM I trained 2 on one off--off and on for years and overtrained pretty fast but didnt know it. Could never figure out why I kept hitting plateaus and ended up quitting each time. Guess it depends on your age and body, but that was overtraining for me. When I discovered this site, I was astonished at their programs recommending training each body part only once a week, but decided to give it a try, now having the "permission" do do so. I've been astonished at the quick gains I've made in the last two months. I totally underestimated the importance of recouperation. No longer.