Strength training

tamj73
tamj73 Posts: 22 Member
edited November 25 in Fitness and Exercise
is working each muscle group once a week enough? For example bi/triceps Tuesday, legs/gluted wed., and chest/back Thursday. I like to do more cardio otherwise. Should I do more often? What do you do?my goal is to lose and tone up everywhere

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  • kathrynjean_
    kathrynjean_ Posts: 428 Member
    Based on your question, I'm assuming at you are a beginner lifter. Is that true? If so, split routines are usually used for more intermediate level lifters and complete body routines with compound movements are recommended for beginners.

    Have a look into: StrongLifts 5x5, New Rules of Lifting for Women, Strong Curves or Starting Strength. I am running SL 5x5 and really love it - and the app is handy!
  • tamj73
    tamj73 Posts: 22 Member
    I am a beginner! I'm a cardio girl myself lol. Thanks for the info I'll check it out
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    As @kathrynjean_ said, you are better off doing a full body routine 3x per week, especially if you are new to lifting.
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