Training schedule question - Ausbb

07-04-2009, 07:45 PM

Hey, just have a general query regarding an "optimum" weekly weight training schedule. I do the training of the muscles in "blocks" (i.e biceps, chest and back). Here is how my schedule looks at the moment:

Week 1

Monday: Biceps/Forearms
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: Chest/Triceps
Thursday: -
Friday: Back
Saturday: -
Sunday: Biceps/Forearms

Week 2

Monday: -
Tuesday: Chest/Triceps
Wednesday: -
Thursday: Back
Friday: -
Saturday: Biceps/Forearms
Sunday: -

Week 3

Monday: Chest/Triceps
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: Back
Thursday: -
Friday: Biceps/Forearms
Saturday: -
Sunday: Chest/Triceps

etc......

In other words, every 2nd day I have off and it's like a cycle interms of which muscle group to taget. Is this alright or should I be looking at spreading it more out over the week (eg instead of 3 days a week, mayb 4 or 5?)?

Also, on my off days, should I still be drinking protein?

Cheers.

07-04-2009, 08:13 PM

Oh sorry, also forgot to mention the following:

- Situps are done on a daily basis (25 reps, 2 times a day)

- Currently 70kg

- I'm not aiming to get Arnie-size, but just want a "healithier" size if that makes sense.

07-04-2009, 09:11 PM

Legs? Only need to hit each muscle group once a week so you don't need to cycle. Maybe try the same setup as the first week you had down, but instead of doing arms twice do legs. Also do sit-ups every second day so your abs can rest and repair.

Shrek · 07-04-2009, 09:22 PM

No legs no shoulders..WTF?

I'm not aiming to get Arnie-size

If you trained and dieted like you wanted to be arnie you may actually acheive something, truth is 99.9999999999999 people never get to where Arnie was no matter how hard they try and you've just made it even more difficult for yourself.

07-04-2009, 09:22 PM

Hi buddy

What about your legs and shoulders?

Are you just starting out or what is your expierence with training?

it will make it a bit easy to give a answer

07-04-2009, 09:23 PM

LOL Shrek you beat me to it

Shrek · 07-04-2009, 09:29 PM

Gotta be quick mate.

I didn't want to sound harsh to TD but It's better to be a little stern as to get the message across and hope he heeds our advice so he can not make mistakes many newbies have.

breebreerocks · 07-04-2009, 10:16 PM

Stop wasting your time doing those sit ups twice a day. Sit ups are an average abdominal exercise and only hit a few selected muscles. Certainly will never get that beautiful man 'v' with just those.

07-04-2009, 10:38 PM

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Legs? Only need to hit each muscle group once a week so you don't need to cycle. Maybe try the same setup as the first week you had down, but instead of doing arms twice do legs. Also do sit-ups every second day so your abs can rest and repair.

Alright then, maybe I can work abs on the off days. Nah, not really focussing on legs atm cos I play alot of footy and soccer. Maybe somewhere in the future I might, but just not right now.

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No legs no shoulders..WTF?

I'm not aiming to get Arnie-size

If you trained and dieted like you wanted to be arnie you may actually acheive something, truth is 99.9999999999999 people never get to where Arnie was no matter how hard they try and you've just made it even more difficult for yourself.

Sorry, when I say back I kinda meant shoulders as well lol

Yeah that's cool, but since no-one here knows anything about me, wouldn't it be better to throw it out there that I'm not aiming to be bulking up massively, but rather just adding a little extra muscle/mass, considering I'm asking for opinions?

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Hi buddy

What about your legs and shoulders?

Are you just starting out or what is your expierence with training?

it will make it a bit easy to give a answer

Hey mate, I just answered those above

Been training on and off for a couple of years, but decided to take a much more structured approach now.

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Gotta be quick mate.

I didn't want to sound harsh to TD but It's better to be a little stern as to get the message across and hope he heeds our advice so he can not make mistakes many newbies have

No worries mate. I came here for advice, so I'm taking as much of it in as possible

No offence taken.

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Stop wasting your time doing those sit ups twice a day. Sit ups are an average abdominal exercise and only hit a few selected muscles. Certainly will never get that beautiful man 'v' with just those.

LOL I do situps as more of an "maintence" exercise

Shrek · 07-04-2009, 11:38 PM

The best way to add that "Little Extra Muscle" is too train like a beast, ifyou train like a fairy you will be one. and don't worry you won;t end up like Arnie.

07-04-2009, 07:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
turbodragon Guest Posts: n/a	Training schedule question Hey, just have a general query regarding an "optimum" weekly weight training schedule. I do the training of the muscles in "blocks" (i.e biceps, chest and back). Here is how my schedule looks at the moment: Week 1 Monday: Biceps/Forearms Tuesday: - Wednesday: Chest/Triceps Thursday: - Friday: Back Saturday: - Sunday: Biceps/Forearms Week 2 Monday: - Tuesday: Chest/Triceps Wednesday: - Thursday: Back Friday: - Saturday: Biceps/Forearms Sunday: - Week 3 Monday: Chest/Triceps Tuesday: - Wednesday: Back Thursday: - Friday: Biceps/Forearms Saturday: - Sunday: Chest/Triceps etc...... In other words, every 2nd day I have off and it's like a cycle interms of which muscle group to taget. Is this alright or should I be looking at spreading it more out over the week (eg instead of 3 days a week, mayb 4 or 5?)? Also, on my off days, should I still be drinking protein? Cheers.

07-04-2009, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
turbodragon Guest Posts: n/a	Oh sorry, also forgot to mention the following: - Situps are done on a daily basis (25 reps, 2 times a day) - Currently 70kg - I'm not aiming to get Arnie-size, but just want a "healithier" size if that makes sense.

07-04-2009, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Timguyperson Guest Posts: n/a	Legs? Only need to hit each muscle group once a week so you don't need to cycle. Maybe try the same setup as the first week you had down, but instead of doing arms twice do legs. Also do sit-ups every second day so your abs can rest and repair.

07-04-2009, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
madsjensen Guest Posts: n/a	Hi buddy What about your legs and shoulders? Are you just starting out or what is your expierence with training? it will make it a bit easy to give a answer

07-04-2009, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
madsjensen Guest Posts: n/a	LOL Shrek you beat me to it

07-04-2009, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
breebreerocks Elite Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Gender: Posts: 668	Stop wasting your time doing those sit ups twice a day. Sit ups are an average abdominal exercise and only hit a few selected muscles. Certainly will never get that beautiful man 'v' with just those.