I think my workout time is too long

[Coldshot]

Hey guys,

I've read some of the posts here saying that its best to keep the workouts below 1 hr. I cant seem to achieve it though.

On average, each workout last about 1.5 hrs. Sometimes 2hrs.

Heres my routine:

Mon (Back/Biceps)
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Bent over rows 4 x 6
Deads 4 x 6
Pull ups 3 sets to failure
abs

Wed (Leg/Shoulders/Forearms)
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Squats 4 x 10
BB press 4 x 6
Lateral raise 4 x 6
Rear 4 x 6
wrist curls 4 x 6
reverse curls 4 x6

Fri (Chest/Tri)
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Incline BB 4 x6
Flat BB 4 x 6
Close grip 4 x 6
Skulls 4 x 6
abs

Frankly speaking, i dont think i'm doing that much in volume and i keep rest time to 1.5-2mins.

I think my long workouts are eating into my gains.

The rest of the week is needed for band practice so i can mostly train at night when back im from work. I can spare one weekend so maybe i can split something up.

Any suggestions as to how i can keep it short and sweet?

Thanks

 

[louden_swain]

The key is to get in the gym, train your ass off, and get out. I don't see how the workout you listed will last 1.5 to 2 hours. I perform more basic movements than this and I am able to finish in 45 min. to 1 hour. Keep everything simple and try not to talk to anyone when you workout. Some people like to stir up conversation and this tends to waste time.

 

[Lord_Suston]

each set should take about 30-60 sec and then rest for about one min. so the highest day I see is 24sets and abs meaning about 50min for weights and 10 minutes for abs... are you saying high to everyone and chatting around??? I mean you should have no problem getting done in one hour....

 

[coolcolj]

Keep the set count under 12-14 sets and you'll get the time to one hour

Ian King said that the average perosn with a life and job will not be able to tolerate more than 12 sets per training session for too long before overtraining. Natural people that is

 

[SeekerOfKnowledge]

What should be the average if you have a partner lifitng with you then?

 

[Coldshot]

each set should take about 30-60 sec and then rest for about one min. so the highest day I see is 24sets and abs meaning about 50min for weights and 10 minutes for abs... are you saying high to everyone and chatting around??? I mean you should have no problem getting done in one hour....

I think i do my sets too slowly hence the longer time taken. I go very slow on both the negative and postive. It may not seem much for a set but once you sum it up it does take up time.

Thanks for the tip Suston.

Couldnt make convo at the gym if i wanted too. I train at home

 

[Coldshot]

Keep the set count under 12-14 sets and you'll get the time to one hour

Ian King said that the average perosn with a life and job will not be able to tolerate more than 12 sets per training session for too long before overtraining. Natural people that is

Ok, i will keep that in mind.

So would it be better for me to have shoulders on a different day? If not i'll be spreading my sets pretty thin between my squats, forearms and delts.

 

[Legion Kreinak]

Superset!

 

[Intenceman]

I agree wih King, IF he is including the sub-maximum sets in that figure. When I tried the earlier Darden/Jones routines, they resulted in overteraining almost immediately- and they were about 12-14. sets. I only really progressed when I cut back under 9 all out sets, and my best progress was on 4-7 -not including warmups. I go for 35 min-45 min, not including warming up on the heavy bag.

 

[Rexbo]

Also I have read that after 90 mins, a chemical gets released that has a suppressing effect on the metabolism. Not to mention you have already used up most of the carb stores in your muscles, at that point you are just grinding metal

 

[JoBu]

What should be the average if you have a partner lifitng with you then?

It should actually be about the same regardless...your 90-120 sec rest is when your partner is pounding out his set. Might take a little longer if you need to change plates back and forth. The biggest problem with a training partner is the "BS" factor...shut up and train! You should be able to make it through your days in about an hour. Took me about 1hr20min today to do:

1 sets pecdec warmup
1 set db press warmup
4 sets incline db presses including a drop set
4 sets flat db presses including a drop set
3 sets dips
3 sets flat db flyes

4 sets French presses including drop set
4 sets cable presses including drop set
3 sets overhead cable press

3 sets reverse crunches
3 sets barbell twists
3 sets side db crunches

I don't know anybody at the gym so my "BS" factor is ZERO

JoBu