Strength Training

[Tom Treutlein]

I know that when developing 1 RM strength and maximal power output, lifters will train 1-2x a week for that bodypart/lift. However, general strength training (increasing muscular fiber strength, not just neural output and/or capacity) can be done 3-4x a week (lifting every other day, as in HST) to increase strength over time, correct?

I was curious, because I do like training fullbody more than just bits and pieces throughout the week. Progression in muscular strength could be made either way, correct? Possibly working out fullbody M/W/F, and using the same weight all three days, and then bumping the weight forward weekly (as one would in a traditional 7-day split routine) to incorporate progressive resistance and strength gains, while still allowing the lifter to stimulate increased protein synthesis every 48 hours.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Ahem...

 

[coolcolj]

Yeah but the CNS takes much longer to recover, which is what your training when you want strength

I train each musclegroup every 4-5 days. ie 3 times a week, alternating between upper and lower. Any more frequent and I won't recover, and it's not like my volume is that much either. When you traget the CNS, the volumes will not be high

If you train more frequently then you will need to deload every so often