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How much time do you spend in the gym
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Allon
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I take about 1-2 minutes between each set.
Routine take between 50 - 70 minutes depending how busy gym is.
Then add 10 minutes of Abs + 10 minutes of stretching + 20-40 mins of cardio.
Ahh, and I shower at the gym. Add 15 min.
All together, somewhere above 2 hours. If I don't have the time then I skip the abs and cardio...
Routine take between 50 - 70 minutes depending how busy gym is.
Then add 10 minutes of Abs + 10 minutes of stretching + 20-40 mins of cardio.
Ahh, and I shower at the gym. Add 15 min.
All together, somewhere above 2 hours. If I don't have the time then I skip the abs and cardio...
JohnRobHolmes
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an hour at the gym. 1 to 2 minutes breaks between every set. straight though the excercises.
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curgeo
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I'm a powerlifter so it takes me about 2 hours.....most of that is resting and talking crap with my training partners. The workout takes an hour and the looking at pretty women takes up a majority of the rest.
God I love powerlifting.
God I love powerlifting.
ghettostudmuffin
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Pretty similar to what curgeo said for me.
My actual lifting takes 45min-1 hour, but throw in the long rest times, water fountain drinks, a piss, and various bullshitting and I hit an easy 1.5-2 hours haha.
I love working out at my own pace.
My actual lifting takes 45min-1 hour, but throw in the long rest times, water fountain drinks, a piss, and various bullshitting and I hit an easy 1.5-2 hours haha.
I love working out at my own pace.
SlavikHavik
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Legs take 30 minutes of lifting 40 minutes of streching
20 minutes of lifting for legs on speed days.
Upperbody is usually about 60 minutes of lifting, 10 minutes of streching
20 minutes of lifting for legs on speed days.
Upperbody is usually about 60 minutes of lifting, 10 minutes of streching
psychedout
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60 minutes 5-6 days a week.
Yesterday it was 60 minutes twice in one day... That took a chunk out of me.
Yesterday it was 60 minutes twice in one day... That took a chunk out of me.
JohnnyCoho
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1 1/2 to 2 hrs for me. Wish it was quicker, and it should be. Train with a partner who just happens to be the gym owner, so when someone needs to re-new gym membership or has a question he has to help out. Drives me a little nuts at times (even though he is a killer training partner!! Love the Pit Bull mentallity but hate the Poodles!!) Rest between sets for us is as long as it takes for one of us to complete a set.
We have lots of people asking us program advice or even ask to jump in on a session with us which takes even more time. UGGGGGHHHH!!! My avatar is what we have on the back of our gym's t-shirts told my training partner it should have said, "Do not disturb while training!!"
We have lots of people asking us program advice or even ask to jump in on a session with us which takes even more time. UGGGGGHHHH!!! My avatar is what we have on the back of our gym's t-shirts told my training partner it should have said, "Do not disturb while training!!"
string_bean00
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45 minutes to one hour.
Deathbydefault
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45 mins to 1 hour , 1 to 2 min breaks between sets, this is including fountain breaks and such
ghettostudmuffin
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Too long? Kind of subjective isn't it. I may only actually lift for 45min-1 hour, but I take as long as I need to rest between sets which usually keeps me in the gym for 1.5-2 hours.
Some of us prefer more rest time between sets.
Imo, work out at whatever pace your comfortable with. For me it's a rather easy going pace. I do my sets hard, but take plenty of rest between sets. It's not a race to see how quick I can get it done.
Some of us prefer more rest time between sets.
Imo, work out at whatever pace your comfortable with. For me it's a rather easy going pace. I do my sets hard, but take plenty of rest between sets. It's not a race to see how quick I can get it done.
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Ulcasterdropout
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2 hours
TRUEsoldier
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yomama said:
I spend around an hour and a half, but it depends on how many people are int eh gym, and what body parts I am working out but usually from one hour to hour and ahlf
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mcr
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yomama said:
Yes - so can I, but if I do my weights suffer.
I'd rather be able to do higher weights due to the longer rest periods, than sacrafice the weights I'm lifting in an attempt to finish within an hour.
I've tried it both ways, and rushing through a workout doesn't do anything for me, apart from leave me feeling drained.
Crying Brian
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/\...Oh my god!!
yomama
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That's what I was talking about. I should have made this poll only to bodybuilders, instead of just everyone replying. I see some amature bodybuilders in my gym, man, they talk too much, that's why they aint getting big. And that's why I'm getting bigger than those pansies.Anthrax said:
I hear you...sometimes when I walk in the gym I see some guys talking while sitting on some machine and I ll be finished my workout and when I walk out of the gym these assholes are still there talking! I view the gym as a means to trigger growth..the social bullshit if annoying to any serious bodybuilder who means business.
chewyxrage
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Coxman said:
Damn, now that's interesting.
Could you post up a typical day for you?
yomama said:
I see Yomama, thank you for enlightening me. How long of a workout does it take for one to be considered a bodybuilder? 1 hour a day? 2 hours a day? Split routine 7 days a week? The more is better mentality is something that I overcame a long time ago. What I do know is results. What works for me may not necessarily work for the next guy. I am not preaching that my way is the best..its the best for me which Ive found after years of trying every routine I could get my hands on. If working out 4 hours a day helps someone put on muscle mass ( or achieve whatever goal he is looking to achieve) then he should do what works for him. I dont argue with results.
ChewYxRage said:
Sure ChewY,
First keep in mind that when I enter the gym it has been 4 to 7 days since my last workout so I am well rested and ready to go to war with the plates.
Typical Chest and Back routine
warmup and stretch
flat dumbell fly 95lbs 6-12 to failure
superset with
incline smith press 315lbs 1-3 to positive failure then a spotter helps me into static contraction hold until failure then spotter does all positive work while I do slow controlled negatives until failure, then I take a short break to breath and possible puke my chest is deepfried after this..
then back
straight arm pulldowns to pre exhaust lats 6-12 to pos failure
the immediate superset with
lat pulldown underhand grip 6-12 to pos failure then the spotter does same thing he did with chest( static and neg failure assist)
after short break
deadlift
395 3-6 reps to failure
my intensity is exteme on every workout to the point where if someone was pointing a gun at my head I would not be able to do another rep!
thats it! I leave the gym, go eat and rest and grow until 4 to 7 days later to do legs.
Keep in mind I dont sit around bullshitting, that is a waste of time..I am focused on beating my last lift every workout (I keep a detailed journal of every workout) and so far I have been making positive gains.
Hope this gives you some idea
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The Shadow
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30-45 per day Mon-Fri...one bodypart per day.....if you cant get it done int hat time frame:
1 - You aint working hard enough
2 - You are talking to omuch
1 - You aint working hard enough
2 - You are talking to omuch
an hour with a pTrainer m-w-f, on my own t-th-sa for speed and cardio, sundays off. I couldnt find a training partner that was lifting as heavy/same sched/shows up EVERY TIME... so I gave up on training with friends.
My trainer kicks my ass to death and back in an hour, she's a competitor and she knows her shit and never lets me cheat or give up. ever.
money well spent.
My trainer kicks my ass to death and back in an hour, she's a competitor and she knows her shit and never lets me cheat or give up. ever.
money well spent.
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The Shadow
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yomama said:
legs are the 45 minute one for me
yomama said:
I do one set...I superset when working large muscle groups..I do mix it up sometimes but mostly I train to positive, static, and negative failure..because of this stress on my body I need days of recouperation in order to make gains, otherwise I will overtrain myself. Because of the time off between workouts I am able to put out 100% intensity which if I didnt I dont think my workout would be as productive as it is.
I'm in and out of the gym in a little less than an hour, depending on the day. Bench and squat days tend to run a little over an hour. Between sets I'll take 30-45 seconds. Between lifts I take about 2 minutes: rack my weights, set up for my next lift and get water. I don't like standing around at the gym.
JKurz1 said:
20 to 25 minutes seems more accurate depending on how much wind I have between exercises. If I sat there and totally rested between exercises I could spend more time doing my workout. I like pushing myself without rushing...seems to boost fitness that way.
stats
6'3
225
7% bodyfat (was 4.6 last summer)
max's (has been a few months since tested 1rm but this should be close)
bench 375
squat 510
thats the only two exercises I do 1rms on because of past problems with shoulder joint and lower back..can still do decent weight with everything else but I try to train smart and as injury free as I can.
I know Im not the strongest out there but Im not a powerlifter, just trying to gain muscle..my goal is 245 staying around 7%bf.
I should tell you I just turned 40 and Im in the best shape of my life. Ive been training since 20.
TRUEsoldier
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Coxman said:
Those are amazing stats bro!!!! I pray that I can get up to those stats and maintain them when I am 40.!!!
mad props bro, keep it up!
Peace
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*MissFit*
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2 hrs.. at least 7 days a week
TRUEsoldier said:
Thanks True! I dont feel or look 40, people tell me I look 30...its amazing what being in shape does for aging..it helps that I have a full head of hair and a 33inch waist..maybe I'll post some pics this spring when I feel brave enough..haha.
Part of my motivation is when I was 18 I was around the same height(6'3) as I am now and weighed 155lbs! I was made fun of and didnt score well with the chicks..boy how the tables have turned! What I really like is seeing the "jocks" when I was in high school who used to look at me like some skinny geek..now they are fat and bald and the "hot chicks" back then who wouldnt give me the time of day look like shit....let me tell you guys..if you feel down about the way you are built...use that for motivation because success is the best revenge and even though its been years for me, it feels so fucking good!
sorry for the long post...just thought Id share a little.
cockdesiel
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1hr back day
45 min chest day 15min cardio=1hr
1hr legs
the other 2 days 30 mins each
45 min chest day 15min cardio=1hr
1hr legs
the other 2 days 30 mins each
cockdesiel said:
Yep, I think thats about right if you train at Westside and you have to wait your turn to use the monolift, and have to rest 3 to 5 minutes between building up work sets, aint that right cockdiesel?
And it is not called chest day bro, its called ME upper day, and the other days are called Dynamic Effort.
strangebrew
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The Shadow said:
Same...
sandman_007
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usually about 2 and a half to 3 hours it seems. But that is misleading somewhat.
i always have the best strength when i rest a lot between sets. And i also like warming up for pretty much every exercise i do. Because i have had injuries not doing this!
i like to take it pretty slow...and with really heavy sets i always find i need 3 mins between sets to lift the most i possibly can. It seems to work very well for me.
The only problem is sometimes finding that time in the day for my workout. But usually i can find time!
i always have the best strength when i rest a lot between sets. And i also like warming up for pretty much every exercise i do. Because i have had injuries not doing this!
i like to take it pretty slow...and with really heavy sets i always find i need 3 mins between sets to lift the most i possibly can. It seems to work very well for me.
The only problem is sometimes finding that time in the day for my workout. But usually i can find time!
3 1/2
3 to 3 1/2 hours for 6 days a week. I train each body part twice a week and I do heavy weight sets and continue to do set after set till I fail, and I would reduce the weight and keep at it and go over and over again. I hit them hard and I am pretty much sore. (When I am really carbed up I can go for 14+ work sets)
I know some people may think it is too long, but I built my self up to 116 KG at 6 foot, 11% body fat in only 3 years with my method, so I am not likely to change it anytime soon.
Try before you buy into it
KC
3 to 3 1/2 hours for 6 days a week. I train each body part twice a week and I do heavy weight sets and continue to do set after set till I fail, and I would reduce the weight and keep at it and go over and over again. I hit them hard and I am pretty much sore. (When I am really carbed up I can go for 14+ work sets)
I know some people may think it is too long, but I built my self up to 116 KG at 6 foot, 11% body fat in only 3 years with my method, so I am not likely to change it anytime soon.
Try before you buy into it
KC
15 minutes on bike.
27 sets - 45 secs rest within set - 1 minute extra between body areas.: 35 minutes
20 minutes stretching.
15 minutes on forms.
5 minutes bs
Total: 90 minutes
27 sets - 45 secs rest within set - 1 minute extra between body areas.: 35 minutes
20 minutes stretching.
15 minutes on forms.
5 minutes bs
Total: 90 minutes
psychedout
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psychedout said:
Funny how times change. I was doing this ^ with that being weights only. Now I alternate cardio days with weight days. 3 days of weights and 3 days of cardio per week.
reigninghard
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I think taking a shower includes washing your handsyomama said:
calitrainman
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depends on the routine im in. If it's focused mainly on cutting, 1.5-2hrs with about 10sec rest time between sets. When bulking, I try to keep it between 45min and an hour (1min break between sets)
anthrax said:
I think it just depends on the person. Some people may not grow well if they train more than an hour 3 days a week and others(i.e. Arnold) can train 2hours at a time, 2x a day, 6 days a week and grow huge. Training frequency and recovery ability are one of the few things that can be blamed on genetics(and gear).
anthrax said:
i think the issue is that after training for 60 minutes your cortisol levels tend to go up in a parabola type curve. If you are sipping on carbs while you work out though, i would imagine this not to be as big of an issue -- afterall carbs equals insulin release, and insulin crushes cortisol.
Most workouts are around 1hour15min. I rest about 3-4mins between sets. How the hell can people rest 1 min and do a good set?? If I do a set less then a few minutes, I can't put 100% into it. Are you not going to failure or something?? When I finish a set I can't do even a half rep more. I train heavy(for me)/lower reps a lot also.
blut wump
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Many here avoid failure. The concensus is that if you're working heavy then you're better saving that effort for another set than frying your CNS for a failed rep. I usually leave something in the tank.Micker said:
As for short rest between sets, many elite lifters train this way. It's fantastic for increasing your GPP. I try to keep my rest time short during acclimatizing weeks at the start of a fresh volume phase and keep the set plus resting down to about 90 seconds. It'll make you gasp for breath and can be very tiring but you get to go home a little earlier. Some consider it the most exhausting way to work out.
NorgePrecision
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I picked up a new routine. I used to be in the gym for 1 hour doing set after set. Now I'm doing DC training, so I'm in the gym no longer than 20 min. We'll see how this goes for a month.
In the morning i work out for 2 hours and i do cardio for 1 hour and abs for 1 hours and then in the evening i hit the weights for about 2 hours with around 3 min rests between and i work out hard i dont do legs much because i run alot but most people say that this would probly be to much but i rarely feel it the next day and i have gone up 40lbs on bench in 3 weeks since i started working this hard and much the same for things like bi. tri. etc.
coldblue1955
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1 hour is all the time you need. then you leave to go home.yomama said:
ben.stanton1
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ben.stanton1
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I'm on the body-for-life program doing all upper body (n lower in another session) in a session 6 sets with 12-10-8-6-12-12 reps (set 1,2,3,4,5,6) (1 min between sets last set no break, 2 min between muscle groups) with weight going up then down for my last two sets so my intensity should be (5,6,7,8,9,10) in correlation with my sets. However instead of sticking to it ive varied it a little including ab's which is normally lower body routine. Normally with upper body in a session ill crank out bi's, tri's shoulders, back, chest, abs. It takes me about hour-hour twenty, any longer i dont think is good for you what im told but im yet to get hard evidence behind it. I guess it depends on what your doin, strength, size, endurance, what you've eaten etc. Anyone elaborate on what 'how long is good time and bad time' in the gym with references or experiences?
Morrigu667
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i only workout for about 3 hours a week lol and make massive gains no matter what i dont even take protein powder anymore its been about 8 months now easily bigger mainly from lifting very heavy having fk all rest and having no spotter ever anyone that needs a spotter has already given up on themself. anyone here wants to be either really strong or big even if your not naturally try my workout every month i increase my military press,bench,leg and squat by 20 or more kgs ive finally learned the only way to make "real" gains which means gains you keep no matter what like losing only 14kgs from over 2months of eating fk all and smoking cones and still being called shrek my military press is now 115kg mid november should be over 135 at least i feel there is no better excercise my muscles are like steel from lifting heavier and constantly growing maybe im on to something?
needtogetaas
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2-3 hours.6-7 days a week.
chewyxrage
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Coxman said:
That is craziness. You do the same thing every day though? No leg day? Nothing like that?
I'm pretty confused.
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