best training regime

devilsquest · 21-12-2005, 01:37 PM

ok at the moment i train 5 days and 2 days off,i have been havein a debate with some of the lads at the gym and it seems we are devided more or less 50% with one half sayin 5 on 2 of and the other lot sayin 1 on 1 of!now how do you stand on this?im only askin s im about to start my cycle and want the best possible results

FierceFrets · 21-12-2005, 01:42 PM

I like one on one off for a few reasons.

1. gives the body as a whoe a day to sort itself out
2. mental break, i dont want to have to trek to the gym everyday, im too busy for one
3. its well known that recovery is one of the main areas to get right. I think a day off after every workout is the way to go.

If you beast it for too long, its a matter of time before you begin to overtrain i reackon. That said, with the gear you may be able to recover fast enough, but personnaly i would rather not run the risk!

:twisted: Fierce

tahir · 21-12-2005, 02:34 PM

im like u devilsquest, i do 5 on 2 off, i feel i need 2 as i can put all my effort into 1 bodypart in each session,

FierceFrets · 21-12-2005, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahir

im like u devilsquest, i do 5 on 2 off, i feel i need 2 as i can put all my effort into 1 bodypart in each session,

How do you split your workouts? cause i count ...

1 chest
2 back
3 shoulders
4 tris
5 bis
6 legs
7 abs (for some)

How do you group these?

:twisted: Fierce

FierceFrets · 21-12-2005, 03:06 PM

Actually, same question to you DQ, how do you split it?

devilsquest · 21-12-2005, 03:09 PM

right i do
1 chest/shoulder
2 back
3 tris
4 legs
5 bis

splinter · 21-12-2005, 03:55 PM

I would say 5 on 2. Tough out all the pain in one big stint instead of annoying short ones. And if you work etc... might not be best conveniant if its 1 on 1 off. But with a 5 you know well in advance what days you could be training when making plans etc...

You could easliy shorten that split

Suggestion:

Legs -wed
Chest/bi - fri(work tricep in bench press thats why I have found it preferable to switch from tricep)
Back/tri - sat
Traps/Shoulders - sun

recovery is fecking ace mate!

SoulCard · 21-12-2005, 05:41 PM

i used to do 5 on two off, but now switched to 3 on 1 off, 2 on 1 off, repeat, etc...I have found I feel much better and get more rest this way...

devilsquest · 21-12-2005, 05:47 PM

i was thinkin about the time i have to rest but seein all im doin is my trainin and im not workin at the moment that i was gettin more than anothe rest in,includein a nap after the gym lol

Andy1981iron · 21-12-2005, 08:05 PM

I had good results using a three day routine, not many work sets either.

I think most natural (probably many on roids too) do far too many sets and overtrain.

I do 9 work sets for back, chest and shoulders, only 4 for triceps and biceps.

Do about 9 for legs.

Remember, less is more sometimes in bodybuilding!

Take it easy
Andy

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21-12-2005, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
devilsquest Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,164 Rep Power:	best training regime ok at the moment i train 5 days and 2 days off,i have been havein a debate with some of the lads at the gym and it seems we are devided more or less 50% with one half sayin 5 on 2 of and the other lot sayin 1 on 1 of!now how do you stand on this?im only askin s im about to start my cycle and want the best possible results

21-12-2005, 03:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
devilsquest Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,164 Rep Power:	right i do 1 chest/shoulder 2 back 3 tris 4 legs 5 bis ______________________ i cant link to my site it seems the uk sites are not happy with it so check my profile or pm me

21-12-2005, 05:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoulCard Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 819 Rep Power:	i used to do 5 on two off, but now switched to 3 on 1 off, 2 on 1 off, repeat, etc...I have found I feel much better and get more rest this way... ______________________ Look Here before you ask!... http://www.musclechat.co.uk/search.php Steroid Sticky Here... http://musclechat.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=4464

21-12-2005, 05:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
devilsquest Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,164 Rep Power:	i was thinkin about the time i have to rest but seein all im doin is my trainin and im not workin at the moment that i was gettin more than anothe rest in,includein a nap after the gym lol ______________________ i cant link to my site it seems the uk sites are not happy with it so check my profile or pm me

21-12-2005, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
FierceFrets Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 704 Rep Power:	I like one on one off for a few reasons. 1. gives the body as a whoe a day to sort itself out 2. mental break, i dont want to have to trek to the gym everyday, im too busy for one 3. its well known that recovery is one of the main areas to get right. I think a day off after every workout is the way to go. If you beast it for too long, its a matter of time before you begin to overtrain i reackon. That said, with the gear you may be able to recover fast enough, but personnaly i would rather not run the risk! :twisted: Fierce

21-12-2005, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
tahir Making Progress Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: south west LDN!!! Posts: 278 Rep Power:	im like u devilsquest, i do 5 on 2 off, i feel i need 2 as i can put all my effort into 1 bodypart in each session,

21-12-2005, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
FierceFrets Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 704 Rep Power:	Actually, same question to you DQ, how do you split it?

21-12-2005, 03:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
splinter Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,058 Rep Power:	I would say 5 on 2. Tough out all the pain in one big stint instead of annoying short ones. And if you work etc... might not be best conveniant if its 1 on 1 off. But with a 5 you know well in advance what days you could be training when making plans etc... You could easliy shorten that split Suggestion: Legs -wed Chest/bi - fri(work tricep in bench press thats why I have found it preferable to switch from tricep) Back/tri - sat Traps/Shoulders - sun recovery is fecking ace mate!

21-12-2005, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andy1981iron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 833 Rep Power:	I had good results using a three day routine, not many work sets either. I think most natural (probably many on roids too) do far too many sets and overtrain. I do 9 work sets for back, chest and shoulders, only 4 for triceps and biceps. Do about 9 for legs. Remember, less is more sometimes in bodybuilding! Take it easy Andy

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