lifting question?

Question

how long should i work on lower body and how long for upper body. i usually work out a hour for lower and 1 1/2 for upper is that to much. and for some reason i still barely feel sore the next dday. i have good form is something wrong with me

Answer 1

The time frame is unnecessary in real weight lifting. Most bodybuilders tend to spend less than an hour in the gym daily.

Personally, I seperate my schulde and work on legs only once a week with strength training. Cardio is another story (about 4 days a week), but that really shouldn't be figured in when your counting strength training.

Seperate your body out: Chest and Triceps, Shoulders and Traps, Biceps and Back, Core, Legs... and work on each only one day a week. This will allow your muscle to heal thus gain strength. Don't concentrate on your time, concentrate on proper method and education of the body.

Answer 2

Okay, well I'm a girl, so I don't know too much about hour long liftings. But I do know that it doesn't matter how long you work out each part of your body. All that really matters is the number of reps and sets you do. If you are building muscles, just do less reps with higher weights and if you are toning do more reps with less weights. I'm sure you already know this, but you may not feel sore the next day, because your body is probably getting used to the work outs. Change it up, and just do different things at different times. Don't worry so much on time, think more on the amount.

Answer 3

There is no universal rule that requires you to divide your training into "upper body" and "lower body". The typical areas worked during weight training are: (1.) Chest, (2.) Shoulders, (3.) Lats (or "Back", as you might hear other lifters refer to it), (4.) Biceps, (5.) Triceps, and (6.) Legs (which may be divided into Quads, Hamstrings, and Calves at the athlete's discretion).

These groups may be paired to take place on the same day, such as in the case of a person training Chest and Shoulders on Monday, and then Biceps and Triceps on Tuesday. Just be certain never to train the same muscles on consecutive days. Rest, in the forms of recovery and sleep, is what makes regularly trained muscle grow.

You should perform at least three exercises per group, and three sets per exercise, doing your first set with lighter weight and numerous reps and your final set with heavier weight and fewer reps. Remember also that as you workout, you will gain resistance to soreness, so the stiffness that marked your earlier workouts will not be nearly as dramatic as time passes.

Finally, the length of your lifitng sessions should be no more than 75 minutes. You may wish to follow these lifts with a cardio session of 20-30 minutes to gain a heart-and-lungs benefit along with the reduction of body fat. If your lifting or cardio (or both) last too long, the training effect is reduced severely.

When you're done exercising, have some simple carbs, some protein, and some antioxidant vitamins, and keep yourself properly fueled thoughout the day. Scour the Web for tips on proper training and diet, and also consider consulting coaches, athletes, and trainers in your area.

Blessings to you in your fitness goals!

Answer 4

Keep up your good form. Maybe add a few more reps (for more definition) or add weight (to add bulk) - not both at the same time... also, try changing routine with new /different exercises, switching between machines and free weights... dont forget to include rest days

"no pain, no gain" thing is BS. 1.5 hrs is enough...