Training While On Gear

[Powerbuilder333]

I train 3 days a week, on a 4 day split. This gives me 9 to 10 days rest between body parts.
After 18 years of training, last November 17th I pulled my all time best deadlift at a bodyweight of 315 with visible abs.
Unless you have super human natural recovery abilities, I highly recommend having more rest days than training days.
If I knew 18 years ago what I know now - - - damn!

 

[samoth]

i usually train 6-10 days straight and then take a day off..

Dude, man, lol.

It really depends on your body and training style. I almost always do lower body and legs twice a week, but I don't train like a BBer. Regardless, I can't see your training sessions being optimal if you're going 6-10 days straight unless you have several "arm days" in there or something.

Have you trained with different splits? How did they work compared to your current one? If you haven't used other splits, do it. It's very important that you find what works best for you.

 

[nzrodney]

I train 5 days on 2 days off. I dont know how you guys that train 3 days on 2 off etc can get all your body parts in. I spend between 1hr & 1.30hrs in the gym with very little rests between sets & exercises & I still have trouble giving small body parts like calfs the 2 sessions they need in a week.

 

[iceman7]

While on I train hard 5 times a week, take a day off and use the spare day for forearms, calves, abs and cardio.

What kind of splits do you guys do?

 

[safety4lyfe]

It all really depends what your goals are.
If your training for power/explosiveness, then split your workouts into upper and lower body days. Sounds like your a baller so this is what you want. For example...
MONDAY - upper (heavy lift) TUESDAY - lower (heavy lift) THURSDAY - upper (lighter lift) FRIDAY - lower (lighter lift)
The reasoning behind this is to give your muscles longer rest so when you do decide to workout your at maximum potential, thus building explosive muscles. When you do your workouts, only keep to 5 exercises between 45mins to an hour, hard intensity. Keep to Olympic lifts, squats (ass to the ground), bench etc. to use as many muscle groups as possible in one exercise. Cardio days off, abs every workout day.

If you want a cut look, then do what the others on the board are saying...5xweek, split each day into a specific muscle group. 3 or 4 exercises per group.

 

[hrpiii]

If your one of those guys(nothing wronge with that) that has to be in the gym.save calves and forearms for "off" days and hitem both.calves can be worked more often.Im sure forearms too.ive just never really studied forearm recuperation that much.

I've been lifting 15 years, so I have learned what my body needs. I do hit calves twice a week, but forearms only once as it would hinder my other lifts. On my "off" days, I'm off, no lifting.

 

[perryscoon]

Yes, you should take more time off. Over training like that does nothing but get you injured. Trust me, I've done it! =(

 

[markmark]

3 on 1 off works for me, while on cycle .. 2 on 1 off when not on cycle .

 

[halfcenturian]

I'm old. Well older than most. Dave Draper, former Mr Universe, is older than me. He has several work out styles. I like his Push/ Pulls/Off routine:
One warm up set. 3 work sets. 1 minute rest between.
6-8 reps. Mon.& Tues. Then 8-12 reps Thurs & Friday

Monday - Do all your pushing excercises (extentions), head to toe. 1 hour
Tuesday - All pulling (contractions) full body. 1 hour
Wednes day - OFF.
Thurs - Pushes
Friday - Pulls

This way every body part gets hit twice a week. 2 heavy days. 2 light days.
Legs, chest, back, shoulders, arms.