Gym work...

Raul · Feb-26-06, 01:55 PM

Right for muscular hypertrophy(enlargeing of muscles) I normally use a 3way split...

mon chest and biceps
wed back and triceps
fri legs and shoulders

BUt i found that lately im not getting what i want from my sessions... would i be better of training monday through sunday and exercise one bodypart to the max!?

Any thoughts?

compleks · Feb-26-06, 02:23 PM

no no no no no.
Give us some information on your workout and your history of training.
I'm going to guess that you would be better off trying to focus on a full body routine, or atleast an upper/lower body split.
Stick with the big compound lifts, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, chinups, dips etc...
Also, what do you mean by not getting what you want? If you aren't growing then you need to eat more and adjust your diet.

General Miaow · Feb-26-06, 02:41 PM

Training a muscle once a week isn't going to be enough for increases in size unless the intensity is very high. But read the sticky 'How to ask for advice' before posting again.

Raul · Feb-27-06, 01:27 PM

Ok my bad...

Basicly my question was about timing & training intensity. I have been doing the BIG exercises like squats ect.. and was wondering if i was making the most of my time.I have been training to gain muscle size... i have a good diet and have been training 3-4sets of 8 reps 2-3 exercises per body part. I was wondering would it be more beneficial to do either...

mon----chest + biceps
Tues ---Back + triceps <----- (this is what i have been doing)
Fri---Legs + shoulders

Or do only 1 bodypart per day and absolutely blitz it with 4-6 exercises?
sorry for causing confusion.

Feb-27-06, 01:43 PM

I would reccomend doing something more along the lines of...

Monday: triceps, biceps, forearms
Tuesday: back, abdominals
Wednesday: rest
Thursday: chest, shoulders
Friday: legs

Regardless, check out this article, Westside for Skinny Bastards - Joe DeFranco

http://www.defrancostraining.com/art...s_westside.htm

540Ninja · Apr-22-08, 11:24 AM

you should train like thrice a week at least man, and put whey protein in everything you eat.

Phil D · Apr-22-08, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 540Ninja

you should train like thrice a week at least man, and put whey protein in everything you eat.

yet another fantastic response from 540twat

compleks · Apr-22-08, 04:38 PM

This is old as hell. I thought someone had hacked my account when I saw this thread.

anfeyd · Apr-22-08, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeff

I would reccomend doing something more along the lines of...

Monday: triceps, biceps, forearms
Tuesday: back, abdominals
Wednesday: rest
Thursday: chest, shoulders
Friday: legs

Regardless, check out this article, Westside for Skinny Bastards - Joe DeFranco

http://www.defrancostraining.com/art...s_westside.htm

I HATE THESE SPLITS BECAUSE THE LEGS GET 1/3 VOLUME COMPARED TO UPPER BODY.

FOR MASS MILK.

**Skilzat85X** · Apr-22-08, 08:41 PM

Not only did 540Ninja uselessly bump this thread, he uselessly bumped it with an incredibly retarded post!

Feb-26-06, 01:55 PM	#1
Raul Magic bystander User status: Offline Posts: 3	Gym work... Right for muscular hypertrophy(enlargeing of muscles) I normally use a 3way split... mon chest and biceps wed back and triceps fri legs and shoulders BUt i found that lately im not getting what i want from my sessions... would i be better of training monday through sunday and exercise one bodypart to the max!? Any thoughts?

Feb-27-06, 01:27 PM	#4
Raul Magic bystander User status: Offline Posts: 3	ok my bad.. Ok my bad... Basicly my question was about timing & training intensity. I have been doing the BIG exercises like squats ect.. and was wondering if i was making the most of my time.I have been training to gain muscle size... i have a good diet and have been training 3-4sets of 8 reps 2-3 exercises per body part. I was wondering would it be more beneficial to do either... mon----chest + biceps Tues ---Back + triceps <----- (this is what i have been doing) Fri---Legs + shoulders Or do only 1 bodypart per day and absolutely blitz it with 4-6 exercises? sorry for causing confusion.

Feb-26-06, 02:23 PM	#2
compleks Member User status: Offline Location: Australia, Melbourne Posts: 5,473	no no no no no. Give us some information on your workout and your history of training. I'm going to guess that you would be better off trying to focus on a full body routine, or atleast an upper/lower body split. Stick with the big compound lifts, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, chinups, dips etc... Also, what do you mean by not getting what you want? If you aren't growing then you need to eat more and adjust your diet.

Feb-26-06, 02:41 PM	#3
General Miaow A cat with a fez User status: Offline Location: Ireland Posts: 359 Age: 23	Training a muscle once a week isn't going to be enough for increases in size unless the intensity is very high. But read the sticky 'How to ask for advice' before posting again.

Feb-27-06, 01:43 PM	#5
Zeff Guest User status: Posts: n/a	I would reccomend doing something more along the lines of... Monday: triceps, biceps, forearms Tuesday: back, abdominals Wednesday: rest Thursday: chest, shoulders Friday: legs Regardless, check out this article, Westside for Skinny Bastards - Joe DeFranco http://www.defrancostraining.com/art...s_westside.htm

Apr-22-08, 11:24 AM	#6
540Ninja Premium Member User status: Offline Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,035 Age: 19	you should train like thrice a week at least man, and put whey protein in everything you eat.

Apr-22-08, 04:38 PM	#8
compleks Member User status: Offline Location: Australia, Melbourne Posts: 5,473	This is old as hell. I thought someone had hacked my account when I saw this thread.

Apr-22-08, 08:41 PM	#10
Skilzat85X Moderator User status: Offline Location: Las Vegas Posts: 8,869 Age: 20	Not only did 540Ninja uselessly bump this thread, he uselessly bumped it with an incredibly retarded post!