Adding sprinting into routine

[Mike_Rojas]

I work my lower body twice a week, and I just started sprinting. I do my lower body weight training in the morning, and then I sprint on the same day in the afternoon. If I feel really burned out I just sprint at less intensity. I didn't want to do sprints an another day because I think I would burn out. I've done this for two weeks now - I already notice my legs getting bigger.

Here's my schedule:

Sun: Rest
Mon: am - DE lower, pm - sprints
Tues: Rest
Wed: ME upper
Th: Rest
Fri: am - ME lower, pm - sprints
Sat: DE upper

Do you think this will work okay?

 

[spatts]

Well, if you're growing, and getting stronger, then it's working!

 

[Mike_Rojas]

Well, if you're growing, and getting stronger, then it's working!

Let's hope it stays that way.

 

[Zander1983]

Your split is very wise given the fact it still gives your legs the same amount of rest.

 

[Mike_Rojas]

Your split is very wise given the fact it still gives your legs the same amount of rest.

Thanks zander. I'll keep the split going as is. I know it might sound crazy to some hammering the legs so hard twice in a day, but my legs seem to recover fine.

 

[IronLion]

The sprinting is actually helping them to recover

 

[FatRat]

Just be careful of your knees. If the muscles around them are fatigued the joint might be weakened and a bit less stable, sprints will give them a pounding.

Other than that, if you are getting gains and a form of active recovery, its all good!

 

[Mike_Rojas]

Thanks guys. I'll use my instincts and take it easy on sprints if my legs don't feel up to the task.