How much time do you spend in the gym

[dirty~d~]

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.

 

[yomama]

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.

Mind posting your stats?

 

[JKurz1]

10-20min in the gym, how many sets do you do?

10-20 minutes???????? THis for real??

 

[coxman]

10-20 minutes???????? THis for real??

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.

 

[JKurz1]

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.

can i see a sample day?

 

[TRUEsoldier]

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.

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

 

[*MissFit*]

2 hrs.. at least 7 days a week

 

[JKurz1]

2 hrs.. at least 7 days a week

way too much........

 

[yomama]

2 hrs.. at least 7 days a week

lol at least 7days a week? I thought the week only had 7days in it?!

 

[coxman]

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

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.