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2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« on: August 18, 2007, 10:10:48 AM »
Is this too much working out? I alternate lifting and cardio. My routine is like this:

Monday: chest, biceps, triceps (2 hours)
Tuesday: lower body cardio, squats, abs (2 hours)
Wednesday: back, lats, shoulders (2 hours)
Thursday: lower body cardio, squats, abs (2 hours)
Friday: upper body cardio - boxing, rowing, push ups, pull ups (2 hours)
Saturday: rest
Sunday: rest

Am I overtraining?  ???

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2007, 10:12:00 AM »

Am I overtraining?  ???


impossible question....

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2007, 10:12:09 AM »
No you're not doing enough !!

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2007, 10:13:18 AM »
LOL......u need to give ur weight etc ...for some ppl that will be and others it wont be

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2007, 10:16:32 AM »
i wouldnt train 5 days in a row without rest.

prefer the 2 days on 1 day off routine.

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2007, 10:17:11 AM »
LOL......u need to give ur weight etc ...for some ppl that will be and others it wont be

5'5 140lbs.

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2007, 10:18:40 AM »
5'5 140lbs.
this guy is one of the funniest gimmicks ever on getbig. ;D

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2007, 10:19:23 AM »
I would also like advice if possible. Am I missing something, am I doing something wrong etc?

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2007, 10:25:19 AM »
this guy is one of the funniest gimmicks ever on getbig. ;D


agreed. please refer him to the anator photo for further training advice

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2007, 10:47:17 AM »
Is this too much working out? I alternate lifting and cardio. My routine is like this:

Monday: chest, biceps, triceps (2 hours)
Tuesday: lower body cardio, squats, abs (2 hours)
Wednesday: back, lats, shoulders (2 hours)
Thursday: lower body cardio, squats, abs (2 hours)
Friday: upper body cardio - boxing, rowing, push ups, pull ups (2 hours)
Saturday: rest
Sunday: rest

Am I overtraining?  ???

honestly if it takes you 2 hours to do things like chest,bis,tris you most likely
are not using shit for intensity

you should be able to completely fry them in 1.25 hours tops

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2007, 11:25:27 AM »
5'5 140lbs.

stop doing as much cardio, use your boxing for cardio and eat everything and train like fuck.

always be eatin more, always be training harder and heavier....and be as consistant as an immortal nun.

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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2007, 11:49:36 AM »
5'5 140lbs.

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2007, 11:57:32 AM »
Am I overtraining?  ???

You're undertraining, specially if you're natural.
2 Hours a day = 22 Hours a day doing nothing.
Overtraining is a myth.

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2007, 11:59:09 AM »
stop doing as much cardio, use your boxing for cardio and eat everything and train like fuck.

always be eatin more, always be training harder and heavier....and be as consistant as an immortal nun.

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2007, 12:02:27 PM »
honestly if it takes you 2 hours to do things like chest,bis,tris you most likely
are not using shit for intensity

you should be able to completely fry them in 1.25 hours tops
Even this is too much, methinks. If you can't hit it in 50-60 mins, then you won't. Going longer is just diminishing returns. 

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2007, 12:17:16 PM »
Even this is too much, methinks. If you can't hit it in 50-60 mins, then you won't. Going longer is just diminishing returns. 


Exactly.

If you are able to train longer than an hour, you're not working hard enough.
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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2007, 12:37:58 PM »
Is this too much working out? I alternate lifting and cardio. My routine is like this:

Monday: chest, biceps, triceps (2 hours)
Tuesday: lower body cardio, squats, abs (2 hours)
Wednesday: back, lats, shoulders (2 hours)
Thursday: lower body cardio, squats, abs (2 hours)
Friday: upper body cardio - boxing, rowing, push ups, pull ups (2 hours)
Saturday: rest
Sunday: rest

Am I overtraining?  ???

unless your training for a road race there is no reason on earth to be doing cardio.  It saps energy, will not build muscle, and it will shorten your life span.  focus on gaining control and strength instead and your physique will improve along with your ability to pose properly.

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #17 on: August 18, 2007, 12:40:43 PM »
what a pussy

I train for 7 hours twice a day for  6 days..only resting on sundays to bath and eat my 1 once weekly meal. The rest of the week I eat a handfull of raisins every 2 hours.
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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #18 on: August 18, 2007, 12:44:54 PM »

Exactly.

If you are able to train longer than an hour, you're not working hard enough.

this is BS

bodybuilding is about anerobic work.  If you do longer workouts and take longer breaks you will be able to subject yourself to greater anerobic volume.  If you are going for cardio train for a marathon.

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #19 on: August 18, 2007, 12:48:21 PM »
unless your training for a road race there is no reason on earth to be doing cardio.  It saps energy, will not build muscle, and it will shorten your life span.  focus on gaining control and strength instead and your physique will improve along with your ability to pose properly.

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in all fairness, cardio can be used as a means to be a caloric defecit.

I always feel better when I eat more and do cardio..rather than just cutting calories..then I feel weak and always hungry
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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #20 on: August 18, 2007, 01:01:49 PM »
in all fairness, cardio can be used as a means to be a caloric defecit.

I always feel better when I eat more and do cardio..rather than just cutting calories..then I feel weak and always hungry

no this is not fair because it is not true.

cardio is not only an ineficient means of creating a caloric deficit...it is unhealthy, and saps energy for real training.  You need to work on your will power.  Stillness is often optimal.

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #21 on: August 18, 2007, 01:06:13 PM »
no this is not fair because it is not true.

cardio is not only an ineficient means of creating a caloric deficit...it is unhealthy, and saps energy for real training.  You need to work on your will power.  Stillness is often optimal.


fuck you and your will power..today I am going to a BBQ..and I am going togo all out and yes, I will be carrying home BBQ ribs and other goodies for a late night snack.

and yes, tomorrow I will be doing cardio first thing in AM to help with the guilt..oh the shame of it
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« Reply #22 on: August 18, 2007, 01:13:05 PM »

fuck you and your will power..today I am going to a BBQ..and I am going togo all out and yes, I will be carrying home BBQ ribs and other goodies for a late night snack.

and yes, tomorrow I will be doing cardio first thing in AM to help with the guilt..oh the shame of it

last night I ate close to 3lbs of meat....assortment of lean and moist beef brisket, pork ribs, prime rib, sausage, then mac and cheese, corn pudding, lemon bars, brownies, ice cream, and more.

This is not normal for me though.  there is plenty of room for indulgence if you maintain a deficit on average.  Your running may help you to deal with guilt but it will have very little effect on your average caloric balance.  Why don't you plan your training and consumption rationally rather than basing your behavior on feelings of guilt.  Deal with the guilt through quiet reflection no need to spin your wheels.

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Re: 2 hours a day (6-8am), 5 days a week
« Reply #23 on: August 18, 2007, 01:15:05 PM »

Exactly.

If you are able to train longer than an hour, you're not working hard enough.

Thinking like that will prevent you from ever adding any appreciable mass, Goatboy.
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« Reply #24 on: August 18, 2007, 01:16:21 PM »
last night I ate close to 3lbs of meat....assortment of lean and moist beef brisket, pork ribs, prime rib, sausage, then mac and cheese, corn pudding, lemon bars, brownies, ice cream, and more.

This is not normal for me though.  there is plenty of room for indulgence if you maintain a deficit on average.  Your running may help you to deal with guilt but it will have very little effect on your average caloric balance.  Why don't you plan your training and consumption rationally rather than basing your behavior on feelings of guilt.  Deal with the guilt through quiet reflection no need to spin your wheels.
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