One bodybuilding topic that brings about a lot of confusion is the one regarding training splits. ?To be honest, there are countless of ways that you can split your body parts. ?However, here are some guidelines:
1) Beginners: For those just getting started into bodybuilding I recommend a full body routine 2-3 times a week. ?This routine will allow you to break into the weight training routine slowly as you build up your recovery ability.
2) Intermediates: After 3 months you can graduate to an Intermediate bodybuilding program where you split your body parts over two days. While there are various ways to do this, one of the ways that I like to do this is the following: chest, back and arms on day 1, and shoulders, legs and abs on day 2.
3) Advanced Bodybuilders: After 12-16 weeks on an Intermediate program you have the choice of increasing your training frequency and further splitting your your body parts. ?There are countless options when it comes to body part splits at this level. ?However, here is my favorite way of doing it:
Day 1 -Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps
Day 2 -Thighs, Hamstrings, and Calves
Day 3 -Chest, Back, Abs
You may do Day 1 on Mon/Thur, Day 2 on Tue/Fri and Day 3 on Wed/Sat for maximum results with 20-30 minutes of cardio either first thing in the morning or right after the workout on Mon/Wed/Fri. ?Otherwise, you can also benefit from doing Day 1 on Mon, Day 2 on Wed and Day 3 on Fri with cardio on the days off. Choose 2 exercises for each muscle and perform 5 sets/exercise. Keep reps between 10-15 for 3 weeks and 6-8 for the next 3 using different exercises. Rest 1 min between sets.
Check out this advanced bodybuilding routine: Periodized Bodybuilding Workout
For more options on how to split your body please take a look at the bodybuilding resources below:
What training split are you following these days?
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