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Title: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 09, 2018, 05:54:10 AM
What is the adequate amount of time to work out? I used to do long workouts, as I was always into high volume workouts. For example, back workouts used to take me 90 minutes (1.5 hours). I didnt necessarily think that more was better, I just enjoyed longer workouts. As of more recently, I switched to much shorter rests between sets, as well as reduced volume, thus making my workouts much shorter. Yesterday, my back workout took about 30-40 minutes. Does this really matter?

Recent pick of my back

(http://cdn.cyberflexing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/yates_al7ive.jpg)
(https://forums.t-nation.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7f77fc004645dfadc8e849ac324ce98623e2fa2b.jpg)
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Grape Ape on June 09, 2018, 06:00:29 AM
Nice work SF....back looks pretty good.

Incorporate some deadlifts to build thickness, seems to a bit lacking.

Also, do some hex bar DLs, then email your max and you weight to Flintstones so we can know how fast your are.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Wiggs on June 09, 2018, 06:05:19 AM
Length of workout doesn't dictate results.  What dictates results is INTENSITY, INTENSITY, INTENSITY!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Zillotch on June 09, 2018, 06:11:41 AM
Yesterday, my back workout took about 30-40 minutes.

Recent pick of my back

(http://cdn.cyberflexing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/yates_al7ive.jpg)

thats a 20 min back, 15 for the genetically elite... my personal workouts r around 10, which i consider leisurely, thanks to my constant relaxed state.


Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Grape Ape on June 09, 2018, 06:46:54 AM
Length of workout doesn't dictate results.  What dictates results is INTENSITY, INTENSITY, INTENSITY!!!!!!!



What if you're training for endurance?
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: IroNat on June 09, 2018, 07:25:54 AM
I do not know the answer.

Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: muscleman-2017 on June 09, 2018, 07:26:52 AM
My weight training session are 30 minutes max.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: TheShape. on June 09, 2018, 07:34:24 AM
I used to train 2.5 hrs in one workout but now I’m down to about an hour and a half.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: judochoke on June 09, 2018, 07:48:47 AM
Always always 55 minutes. That’s with a nice warm up, then hittingbthatbnody part
As hard as I can. Can’t go more than that, as I’m dripping sweat and exhausted. Sometimes my young trading partner, who’s all juiced up, taps out, can’t handle the pace. Works for me.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Dokey111 on June 09, 2018, 08:12:30 AM
I used to train 2.5 hrs in 37 minutes
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Royalty on June 09, 2018, 10:52:05 AM
What is the adequate amount of time to work out? I used to do long workouts, as I was always into high volume workouts. For example, back workouts used to take me 90 minutes (1.5 hours). I didnt necessarily think that more was better, I just enjoyed longer workouts. As of more recently, I switched to much shorter rests between sets, as well as reduced volume, thus making my workouts much shorter. Yesterday, my back workout took about 30-40 minutes. Does this really matter?

Recent pick of my back

(http://cdn.cyberflexing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/yates_al7ive.jpg)
(https://forums.t-nation.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7f77fc004645dfadc8e849ac324ce98623e2fa2b.jpg)

SF1900 your back is ok (not great). Decent thickness. Good for the gym or club, but not enough muscle to win a state level NPC show.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Royalty on June 09, 2018, 11:07:05 AM
Nice work SF....back looks pretty good.

Incorporate some deadlifts to build thickness, seems to a bit lacking.

Also, do some hex bar DLs, then email your max and you weight to Flintstones so we can know how fast your are.


Also I would consider adding reverse grip barbell rows and nautilus pullovers
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SOMEPARTS on June 09, 2018, 11:28:44 AM
Your mom prefers 20 minutes but I usually give her 45.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Irongrip400 on June 09, 2018, 11:40:17 AM
25-30 minutes for me.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 09, 2018, 11:44:48 AM
I usually train 6-7hrs per day 6 days per week not including cardio which is another hour per day, I take Sundays off.........for Church.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: IroNat on June 09, 2018, 12:31:20 PM
Does this really matter?


Most likely not.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: GymnJuice on June 09, 2018, 12:40:20 PM
7......minute......abs.. ...
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: dr.chimps on June 09, 2018, 01:05:00 PM
I usually train 6-7hrs per day 6 days per week not including cardio which is another hour per day, I take Sundays off.........for Church.
Bait not taken.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: HTexan on June 09, 2018, 01:08:58 PM
90 minutes for back?
I do a whole workout and cardio in 90 mins  ;D
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 09, 2018, 01:20:41 PM
Your mom prefers 20 minutes but I usually give her 45.

3rd grade mom joke. Lame.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 09, 2018, 01:21:28 PM
Nice work SF....back looks pretty good.

Incorporate some deadlifts to build thickness, seems to a bit lacking.

Also, do some hex bar DLs, then email your max and you weight to Flintstones so we can know how fast your are.

I do not deadlift because of a past double inguinal hernia.   :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 09, 2018, 01:22:06 PM
I used to train 2.5 hrs in one workout but now I’m down to about an hour and a half.

2.5 hours is ridiculous. I cannot stay in the gym that long.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 09, 2018, 01:23:24 PM
SF1900 your back is ok (not great). Decent thickness. Good for the gym or club, but not enough muscle to win a state level NPC show.

I am slimming down for the summer. I gotta go from 295 to 155 pounds in like 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 09, 2018, 01:23:57 PM
Bait not taken.

I just ignore his posts anyway, so he can try to bait me all he wants.  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 09, 2018, 01:25:20 PM
90 minutes for back?
I do a whole workout and cardio in 90 mins  ;D

I used to do:

Wide Grip Chins: 6 sets
Close Grip Chins: 6 sets
Barbell Rows: 3-4 sets
Dumbbell Rows on incline bench: 3 sets
T-bar rows: 3 sets
Pullovers: 3-4 sets
Hyperextensions: 4 sets
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: HTexan on June 09, 2018, 01:31:58 PM
I used to do:

Wide Grip Chins: 6 sets
Close Grip Chins: 6 sets
Barbell Rows: 3-4 sets
Dumbbell Rows on incline bench: 3 sets
T-bar rows: 3 sets
Pullovers: 3-4 sets
Hyperextensions: 4 sets
that takes you 90 minutes? Maybe your should try circuit training it? ???
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: FREAKgeek on June 09, 2018, 02:27:20 PM
What is the adequate amount of time to work out? I used to do long workouts, as I was always into high volume workouts. For example, back workouts used to take me 90 minutes (1.5 hours). I didnt necessarily think that more was better, I just enjoyed longer workouts. As of more recently, I switched to much shorter rests between sets, as well as reduced volume, thus making my workouts much shorter. Yesterday, my back workout took about 30-40 minutes. Does this really matter?


There are other variables.Dorian succumbed to overtraining and ended up injuring himself with too much frequency and intensity. So it's not just workout volume.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 09, 2018, 02:41:58 PM
that takes you 90 minutes? Maybe your should try circuit training it? ???

I was likely taking longer rests between sets to check getbig.  :D :D
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: HTexan on June 09, 2018, 02:54:22 PM
I was likely taking longer rests between sets to check getbig.  :D :D
That works.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 09, 2018, 03:37:36 PM
Today I worked biceps and my workout only took me 20-25 minutes. I also did 25 minutes of cardio.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SOMEPARTS on June 09, 2018, 09:38:16 PM
3rd grade mom joke. Lame.


Joke thread gets a joke answer.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 10, 2018, 02:53:08 AM
You can train hard or you can train long (i.e. >60 min), but you can't do both.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 10, 2018, 03:29:48 AM

Joke thread gets a joke answer.

It’s not a joke thread.

I recently have reduced the length of my workouts.

Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 10, 2018, 03:32:54 AM
It’s not a joke thread.

I recently have reduced the length of my workouts.



Reducing the length of your workout and upping your Ezekiel consumption is the key to greatness
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 10, 2018, 04:15:38 AM
Reducing the length of your workout and upping your Ezekiel consumption is the key to greatness

Well, just look at my back pic on the first page.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 10, 2018, 04:23:46 AM
Well, just look at my back pic on the first page.

You should win the Olympia for more than 6 times
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: deadz on June 10, 2018, 06:20:26 AM
Max 90 minutes weights cardio another 20
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 10, 2018, 09:35:08 AM
In before:

You look like shit.
Do you even lift?
Horrible back.

 :D :D

Im a lifetime natural, so it is what it is.  :D :D

(http://i65.tinypic.com/301jcoy.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2zoyvsz.jpg)
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 10, 2018, 09:37:02 AM
But most Getbiggers would like to see your striated glutes
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 10, 2018, 09:38:29 AM
But most Getbiggers would like to see your striated glutes

That's my next pic.  :D :D
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Henda on June 10, 2018, 10:20:14 AM
Looking sexy and hot tub ready SF
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 10, 2018, 10:29:46 AM
Looking sexy and hot tub ready SF

Henda, do you think Vince Goodrum, CSN, MFT, HPP, CEO, will approve of me being hot tub ready? Im sort of worried.  ??? ???
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 10, 2018, 11:17:31 AM
That's my next pic.  :D :D

BUMP for updates!
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Henda on June 10, 2018, 12:04:07 PM
Henda, do you think Vince Goodrum, CSN, MFT, HPP, CEO, will approve of me being hot tub ready? Im sort of worried.  ??? ???

I’m confident that the second you disrobe on the newly stained deck and reveal your splendid naked form then stride proudly towards the hot tub vince will be totally awestruck mate
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 10, 2018, 12:05:57 PM
I’m confident that the second you disrobe on the newly stained deck and reveal your splendid naked form then stride proudly towards the hot tub vince will be totally awestruck mate

(https://media.giphy.com/media/S3Ot3hZ5bcy8o/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Ted SuperSet on June 10, 2018, 01:51:15 PM
bump for pics of OP 's rock hard glutes
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 10, 2018, 05:28:00 PM
bump for pics of OP 's rock hard glutes

Ha I’ll send them via PM!  :D
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: NelsonMuntz on June 10, 2018, 05:31:00 PM
In before:

You look like shit.
Do you even lift?
Horrible back.

 :D :D

Im a lifetime natural, so it is what it is.  :D :D

(http://i65.tinypic.com/301jcoy.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2zoyvsz.jpg)

awesome asian genetics
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 10, 2018, 05:46:34 PM
awesome asian genetics

Jon Harridan strikes again!!  ;D :D
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: cephissus on June 11, 2018, 10:49:29 AM
The only way to know is to push each extreme for a long time.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: benchmstr on June 11, 2018, 10:04:30 PM
Usually 3-4 hours

But that’s lifting, running, biking, and swimming all at once

Bench
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Conker on June 12, 2018, 11:27:09 AM
I used to do:

Wide Grip Chins: 6 sets
Close Grip Chins: 6 sets
Barbell Rows: 3-4 sets
Dumbbell Rows on incline bench: 3 sets
T-bar rows: 3 sets
Pullovers: 3-4 sets
Hyperextensions: 4 sets

i personally think that looks like overkill unless you're lifting very light weights to "tone up"

that's like 25+ sets for upper back. i think 12(max) intense sets would be ample and maybe 5 or 6 for lower
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Rambone on June 12, 2018, 11:30:20 AM
Less focus on length. More focus on tracking overall volume/load(no homo)
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 12, 2018, 11:32:22 AM
i personally think that looks like overkill unless you're lifting very light weights to "tone up"

that's like 25+ sets for upper back. i think 12(max) intense sets would be ample and maybe 5 or 6 for lower

I fully agree with that. A pull, row, lower back and -optionally- an isolation exercise should be enough for a good back development.
For those who don't believe me, check Dorian's blood 'n guts.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: IroNat on June 12, 2018, 12:22:27 PM
Depends on the amount of venom in your bloodstream.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: cephissus on June 12, 2018, 06:47:40 PM
Doing deadlifts, rows, and pullups tonight. Maybe curls.

I do maybe ten sets for the main exercise, pyramid up down, low reps, medium reps, high reps... going by feel mostly.

Then the rest is just maybe 3 sets each, real quick.

1.5 hours, which includes 15-20 min to warm up on the bike.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Dokey111 on June 12, 2018, 07:04:48 PM
Usually 3-4 hours

But that’s lifting, running, biking, and swimming all at once

Bench

that i'd like to see
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 12, 2018, 07:10:44 PM
i personally think that looks like overkill unless you're lifting very light weights to "tone up"

that's like 25+ sets for upper back. i think 12(max) intense sets would be ample and maybe 5 or 6 for lower

I agree. I stated I liked longer workout, not because I thought I’d get much bigger, I just enjoyed working out. However, these days, I’m trying to incorporate shorter workouts.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Desolate on June 12, 2018, 08:30:30 PM
I used to do:

Wide Grip Chins: 6 sets
Close Grip Chins: 6 sets
Barbell Rows: 3-4 sets
Dumbbell Rows on incline bench: 3 sets
T-bar rows: 3 sets
Pullovers: 3-4 sets
Hyperextensions: 4 sets

Yeah, way overdone.

Reduce your chins sets down to two each. Weight the last set.

If you do barbell rows, you don't have to do dumbbell rows.

Make sure you are doing close-grip on the T Bar, otherwise you're hitting the same muscles as the barbell row.

Always do barbell rows. Alternate T Bar and dumbbell rows every other back workout.

Do barbell rows underhand (Yates Row)

Pullovers are nonsense.

Hyperextensions. Slow and smooth. Hold a plate for the last set.

Deadlift. No excuses.

Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Julio Ceasar on June 13, 2018, 01:49:35 PM
I think most people can agree with "the period I tried the most, I was in the best shape"
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: denarii on June 13, 2018, 01:57:34 PM
On back day by the time I get to 3rd exercise. Second compound one I'm wasted.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 13, 2018, 02:36:15 PM
Yeah, way overdone.

Reduce your chins sets down to two each. Weight the last set.

If you do barbell rows, you don't have to do dumbbell rows.

Make sure you are doing close-grip on the T Bar, otherwise you're hitting the same muscles as the barbell row.

Always do barbell rows. Alternate T Bar and dumbbell rows every other back workout.

Do barbell rows underhand (Yates Row)

Pullovers are nonsense.

Hyperextensions. Slow and smooth. Hold a plate for the last set.

Deadlift. No excuses.



I don't deadlift because of past hernia.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Desolate on June 13, 2018, 03:52:36 PM
Understandable.

But just know that you won't get the best back you could possibly have without it.

Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 13, 2018, 04:03:50 PM
Understandable.

But just know that you won't get the best back you could possibly have without it.



Meh, I am okay with that. I am happy with my back development.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: benchmstr on June 13, 2018, 09:55:34 PM
that i'd like to see
The bike rust like crazy when I swim with it

Bench
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: benchmstr on June 13, 2018, 10:53:26 PM
I don't deadlift because of past hernia.
I don’t currently deadlift because I haven’t built a new platform...still do stiff leg/Romainian 4 times a week though..haven’t did a full conventional deadlift in almost 6 months

Bench
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: SF1900 on June 16, 2018, 04:12:05 AM
I don’t currently deadlift because I haven’t built a new platform...still do stiff leg/Romainian 4 times a week though..haven’t did a full conventional deadlift in almost 6 months

Bench

I used to deadlift every back workout.

After a double inguinal hernia, didn’t seem worth the risk especially since I do not compete.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: benchmstr on June 16, 2018, 04:57:34 AM
I used to deadlift every back workout.

After a double inguinal hernia, didn’t seem worth the risk especially since I do not compete.
Deadlifts are not an exercise for high reps..I do warmups with 10..but once I get to 135lbs I don’t go above 3 reps

Bench
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: FREAKgeek on June 16, 2018, 03:06:15 PM
Deadlifts are not an exercise for high reps..I do warmups with 10..but once I get to 135lbs I don’t go above 3 reps

Bench

It's great cardio when running is not happening
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Powerlift66 on June 18, 2018, 07:33:52 AM
My workouts normally last right around 1 hr and 15 mins.

55 mins average for the weights (one bodypart) and 20 mins of cardio.

Back might be:

Hyper or reverse hyper (4 sets)

Deadlift (couple of warmups), then (4 sets)

Some sort of row (4 sets)

Pulldowns or chins (4 sets)

Traps / shrugs (4 sets)

Cardio - Jog on treadmill (10 mins)
            Spin bike - 10 mins.

Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: milone79 on June 18, 2018, 10:45:31 AM
I used to do:

Wide Grip Chins: 6 sets
Close Grip Chins: 6 sets
Barbell Rows: 3-4 sets
Dumbbell Rows on incline bench: 3 sets
T-bar rows: 3 sets
Pullovers: 3-4 sets
Hyperextensions: 4 sets

Why???? so much unnecessary repetition...only two functions you need to worry about with training back 1) Shoulder extension ie. pulldowns, chins etc. and 2) Scapular depression/retraction ie. rows
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: IroNat on June 19, 2018, 03:43:00 AM
When I was really into bodybuilding in my early 20s I used to do full-body or split workouts for 2 1/2 hours doing 50 sets or so total, 20-25 sets per bodypart with the splits.

Now I'm around 45 minutes to an hour doing much fewer sets and using much lighter weights.

Long workouts give you great work capacity as long as you don't take long rests.

Long rests are good for strength though.  

Nobody worried about over-training in the "old days" or length of workouts.

All this crap today created by personal trainers people worry about is probably BS.  People with toothpick bodies worried about their macros and if they should bulk, cut, or recomp and having 5% bodyfat so they can look like scrawny male models.
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: Powerlift66 on June 19, 2018, 02:24:25 PM
People with toothpick bodies worried about their macros and if they should bulk, cut, or recomp and having 5% bodyfat so they can look like scrawny male models.

It really is a joke these days, never mind 17 year old getting on gear and getting shut down, comical...
Title: Re: Length of workout.
Post by: ratherbebig on June 19, 2018, 02:43:10 PM
20 minutes