Heya guys, for the past 2 years or so, I have been working out at home using this routine:
Monday: Lats, Delts, Chest, Triceps, Stomache
Tuesday: Quads, Hamstrings, Biceps, Forearms, Calves
Wednesday: Back, Glutes, Neck, Stomache
Thursday: Same as Monday
Friday: Same as Tuesday
Basically, I wanted to know what the differance is between working out several body parts a day, compared to working out one section of your body in one day, such as doing Arms one day, Legs the next, etc. I seem to be getting really tired from switching from body part to body part, and not building alot of muscle. I'm building muscle, don't get me wrong, but not as much as I would like to. I'm not sure if thats from my routine, or from not pushing myself hard enough. Rather than staying in the same group. What are the differances from using the 2 routines? Pros and Cons? Perhaps a suggested routine? Anything would be great! Thanks alot guys! :D
2006-10-09 02:43:53 · 3 answers · asked by Steve T 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
you need to switch it up more. doing the same routine week after week yourmuscles become accustomed to this and dont build or gain anything. sure you gain a bit but nothing substantial. just work on different exercises (since there are numerous for hte muscle groups you listed) and try doing a section of your body instead of splitting them. i switch back and forth from arms and legs every other day.
2006-10-09 02:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Bud, Go to intenseworkout.com they have really good info there.If you hit a low in your gains, its probably because you need more protien in your diet..Your body will require more the harder you work out..Try and stay away from alot of suppliments, the more of them you use the less your body will make naturally or it might stop producing them all together.. You reall don't want to work every muscle at the same time, your body needs to repair itself during rest. What used to do when I worked out, was take a week or 2 off,then hit it again...This cycle every 12 weeks gave my muscles a chance to repair and rebuild new tissue.That website should help guide you through what you need.Good luck and don't over due it...
2006-10-09 10:00:22 · answer #2 · answered by Frank D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really doesn't matter, because it all depends upon how hard you push yourself while working out. You can always do more sets, more reps, more weight, etc.
2006-10-09 10:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋