SPLIT VERSUS FULL BODY PROGRAMS.
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BeautyFromPain
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my goal atm is to lose weight as well as add lean body mass...
Lately I have been finding my full body takes 1.5-2 hrs to really hit everything, whereas as much as I really love the gym I don't usually have that much time on my hands but do have 45-60 minutes.
Discuss the pros and cons of each, ie full body versus split programs?
Lately I have been finding my full body takes 1.5-2 hrs to really hit everything, whereas as much as I really love the gym I don't usually have that much time on my hands but do have 45-60 minutes.
Discuss the pros and cons of each, ie full body versus split programs?
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How much do you rest between sets? As well as how many sets/reps do you do?0
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How much do you rest between sets? As well as how many sets/reps do you do?
I rest for 1-1.5 minute between sets. I'm doing 5x5 atm.
Between, warmup, weights, cooldown plus stretching that is how long it usually takes me.0 -
I found that splitting my routine made my workout shorter and I wasn't so exhausted after. I didn't originally do it to shorten my routine though. I did it cause I was needing an hour nap after every work out.0
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I found that splitting my routine made my workout shorter and I wasn't so exhausted after. I didn't originally do it to shorten my routine though. I did it cause I was needing an hour nap after every work out.
Yeah that too. My body has been very fatigued lately, thinking it might be overtraining...0 -
What exercises are you doing to be in the gym for 1.5-2 hours?
Full body should take 45 minutes to one hour max.0 -
What is your routine? Are you using free weights or machines? I can usually get a whole body work out in 50-60min, I know that with free weights I can hit more muscle groups at a time. I have split min up now though, and usually spend about 40 min on either upper or lower. Generally I have 3 exercise per muscle group, I probably don't spend that much time on warm up and cool down though.0
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What is your routine? Are you using free weights or machines? I can usually get a whole body work out in 50-60min, I know that with free weights I can hit more muscle groups at a time. I have split min up now though, and usually spend about 40 min on either upper or lower. Generally I have 3 exercise per muscle group, I probably don't spend that much time on warm up and cool down though.
I'm using both free weights and machines.
This includes warm up, weights, cooldown and stretching.
I stretch for a good 15-30 minutes each session.0 -
Anyway back to the question,...
Do you prefer full or split and why?0 -
Split is usually better for more advanced lifters, after they've started hitting plateaus with FB. Sounds like you're overtraining though, no need to stretch for 15-30 minutes.
Stick with full body - big compounds like Bench press, Squat, Deadlift, Military Press.0 -
Split is usually better for more advanced lifters, after they've started hitting plateaus with FB. Sounds like you're overtraining though, no need to stretch for 15-30 minutes.
Stick with full body - big compounds like Bench press, Squat, Deadlift, Military Press.
Well, uhh there actually is. I'm trying to become more flexible? It has also been helping me not feel as sore.0 -
Split is usually better for more advanced lifters, after they've started hitting plateaus with FB. Sounds like you're overtraining though, no need to stretch for 15-30 minutes.
Stick with full body - big compounds like Bench press, Squat, Deadlift, Military Press.
Well, uhh there actually is. I'm trying to become more flexible? It has also been helping me not feel as sore.
Well uhhh you've just complained about uhhhh how tired you are and your gym routine is taking too long.0 -
I prefer a split routine as I find it more flexible with my schedule and end up being able to get more in. I do a combo of compound and isolation lifts.0
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As your train more often you will become less sore in general as your body gets used to it, till you do something different and shock it hurts again.
I have the some of the worst hip mobility and I've seen great improvement and I don't spend that long stretching at all maybe 5 mins, do warm up sets before going for my rep wights and I'm good to go. I train at a best friends house so we shoot the **** and talk about form so we are usually done in about 1,5hrs, when we don't mess around, it's a solid hour.0 -
I'm starting Stronglifts 5x5 on Monday. It's a full body lifting routine, only 3-4 exercises and works the entire body.
Even without doing this program, full body usually only takes me about 45-60 minutes. Compound lifts are the way to go for this stuff. (Squats, Deadlifts, Presses, etc.). They work multiple muscle groups at once and are very efficient exercises for time and effectiveness.0 -
If you've got to the point where a 30 minute workout no longer does what it used to, and it takes 1-2 hours to hit your whole body, split it for sure. Your body adapts over time so you have to mix it up and change the intensity. If you do 30- 60 minutes on particular body parts it'll be a lot more specific and will get a much better result.
Maybe try Biceps/ Triceps/ Shoulders day 1, Cardio day 2, Abs Day 3, rest day 4, Chest day 5, Back day 6, Cardio/ rest day 7?!?0 -
I do an upper / lower split. It takes less time in the gym than a full body, and suits me well. Plus I like to go to the gym often, if I did full body I wouldn't be able to go 2 days in a row.0
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Split is usually better for more advanced lifters, after they've started hitting plateaus with FB. Sounds like you're overtraining though, no need to stretch for 15-30 minutes.
Stick with full body - big compounds like Bench press, Squat, Deadlift, Military Press.
Well, uhh there actually is. I'm trying to become more flexible? It has also been helping me not feel as sore.
Well uhhh you've just complained about uhhhh how tired you are and your gym routine is taking too long.
So if I mix it up and do a split it won't take as long?
Sorry that some people don't want injuries geez.0 -
Split is usually better for more advanced lifters, after they've started hitting plateaus with FB. Sounds like you're overtraining though, no need to stretch for 15-30 minutes.
Stick with full body - big compounds like Bench press, Squat, Deadlift, Military Press.
Well, uhh there actually is. I'm trying to become more flexible? It has also been helping me not feel as sore.
So if I mix it up and do a split it won't take as long?
Sorry that some people don't want injuries geez.
No one workout won't take as long but you will have to go more often to achieve the same full body.
Well uhhh you've just complained about uhhhh how tired you are and your gym routine is taking too long.0 -
Split is usually better for more advanced lifters, after they've started hitting plateaus with FB. Sounds like you're overtraining though, no need to stretch for 15-30 minutes.
Stick with full body - big compounds like Bench press, Squat, Deadlift, Military Press.
Well, uhh there actually is. I'm trying to become more flexible? It has also been helping me not feel as sore.
So if I mix it up and do a split it won't take as long?
Sorry that some people don't want injuries geez.
No one workout won't take as long but you will have to go more often to achieve the same full body.
Well uhhh you've just complained about uhhhh how tired you are and your gym routine is taking too long.
I already go 6 days a week, I can just cut back on cardio the other days?0 -
Split is usually better for more advanced lifters, after they've started hitting plateaus with FB. Sounds like you're overtraining though, no need to stretch for 15-30 minutes.
Stick with full body - big compounds like Bench press, Squat, Deadlift, Military Press.
Well, uhh there actually is. I'm trying to become more flexible? It has also been helping me not feel as sore.
So if I mix it up and do a split it won't take as long?
Sorry that some people don't want injuries geez.
No one workout won't take as long but you will have to go more often to achieve the same full body.
Well uhhh you've just complained about uhhhh how tired you are and your gym routine is taking too long.
I already go 6 days a week, I can just cut back on cardio the other days?
But your original question was split v full body because you spend nearly 2 hours in the gym. But you're doing up to 30 minutes of stretching plus warming up and cooling down. So your actual workout is only what...1 hour? 1 hour 15?0
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