unusual training routine (people who workout only)

[lesaucer]

2-3 sets per bodypart, to failure, all bodypart each training. 3 trainings a week; first training: reps between 3-6. second training: 8-12. third training: 12+
only 3 training per week but, long and intense sessions. Every muscle fiber type gets worked out, no overtraining. sounds good to me

[benchmstr]

i did something similar when i got into running...worked for me..

bench

[flexingtonsteele]

full body training is fine for.......

beginners
people who have alot of outside the gym stresses
people with limited time for the gym
athletes
and
who dont really care about asthetic goals.

[benchmstr]

full body training is fine for.......

beginners
people who have alot of outside the gym stresses
people with limited time for the gym
athletes
and
who dont really care about asthetic goals.

its great for taking time out from serious training...while still training....thats why i did it....i wanted to focus more on cardio for a while..

bench

[flexingtonsteele]

its great for taking time out from serious training...while still training....thats why i did it....i wanted to focus more on cardio for a while..

bench

yea thats a perfect reason to full body train, or when ur getting back into training off a layoff.

[flexingtonsteele]

i trained like this a few years ago, but to get the most out of it, u have to do mainly "money" exercises.....Like squats, deads, bench press, rows, millitary presses, chins etc.

Doing big compound movements like this all in the same workout really wiped me out, so i didnt like it too much.

[nolotil]

full body training is not really appropriate for bodybuilding unless you are a complete newbie,, not saying it cant work to a certain degree,, but not really the best option,, picking 1-2 muscle groups and working them 3 times per week for a limited time period can be a good way to progress further tho,,

[nolotil]

i trained like this a few years ago, but to get the most out of it, u have to do mainly "money" exercises.....Like squats, deads, bench press, rows, millitary presses, chins etc.

Doing big compound movements like this all in the same workout really wiped me out, so i didnt like it too much.

yes,, it simply becomes too much,, specially if you actually do a full body routine and not those squat,bench rows routines which is more for powrlifting or american football,,

[The Showstoppa]

if you are going to hit every body part 3 times a week, you would need to back way off on how much you do for each part.....either in reps, sets or weight.  Assuming you have been at it awhile....if you are really pushing it, your body won't get enough recovery time.....

[Red Hook]

Might be better off going with super sets..push/pull

Here is a 3 day per week program and for the off days sprinkle in cardio

back/triceps
chest/biceps
legs/shoulders

[Meso_z]

looks good on papper...try it and see how it works for you..

[Captain Equipoise]

Circuit training definetly works, esp. for people who have a lot of things in their life and can't spend an hour+ in the gym everyday..

[JP_RC]

full body training is fine for.......

beginners
people who have alot of outside the gym stresses
people with limited time for the gym
athletes
and
who dont really care about asthetic goals.

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[Grape Ape]

full body training is fine for.......

beginners
people who have alot of outside the gym stresses
people with limited time for the gym
athletes
and
who dont really care about asthetic goals.

Agreed, especially on the athletes part.  It's actually good for everything except bodybuilding.

[JasonH]

I haven't done a full body workout for about 18 years. They're completely pointless.

[nolotil]

full body is popular on certain nerd forums,, but these people are and never will be bodybuilders ,, also they lift peanuts,, yes full body give you high frequency bumping of protein synthesis and activation of certain genes,, but there must be progress also,, not just acute bumping,, also after first few exercises workout qiuality is going way downhill,,

full body is not for real bodybuilding.m,,

[DK II]

Full body training works our for this guy:

Thilo Pasch:

2006 NABBA Nord/West Cup, Athletikklasse, 1. Platz
2006 NABBA Deutscher Meister, Leistungsklasse, Klassen- und Gesamtsieger
2006 WFF Weltmeister, Athletikklasse, 1. Platz
2007 NABBA Westdeutscher Meister, Superbody, 1. Platz
2007 NABBA Deutsche Meisterschaft, Superbody, Klassen- und Gesamtsieger
2007 WFF Mr. Universum, Athletikklasse über 30, Klassen- und Gesamtsieger
2007 NABBA deutscher Meister, Athletikklasse, Klassen u Gesamtsieger
2007 WFF Weltmeisterschaft, Leistungsklasse über 40, 1. Platz
2007 WFF Weltmeisterschaft, Paarwettbewerb mit Katrin Güth, 1. Platz
2008 NABBA deutscher Meister, Athletikklasse über 35 und Gesamtsieger Athletikklasse
2008 WFF Mr. Universum
2009 NABBA deutscher Meister, Athletikklasse über 35 und Gesamtsieger Athletikklasse
2009 WFF Mr. Universum, Leistungsklasse über 35 und Gesamtsieger Leistungsklasse
5facher deutscher Meister, 3facher Mr. Universe, 2facher Weltmeister & Paarweltmeister

Trains full body 6 times a week.



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[Grape Ape]

but these people are and never will be bodybuilders ,, also they lift peanuts,,

The guys who train for strongman comps at my gym train full body and they don't lift peanuts.  They just don't hit each part with the same intensity every time.

[Dokey111]

HAhahaha you all agree that full body workouts are no good, therefore they must be good.  I guess you are all "bodybuilders"  HAhahahaha!   

[The Showstoppa]

The guys who train for strongman comps at my gym train full body and they don't lift peanuts.  They just don't hit each part with the same intensity every time.

Thats what I was trying to say as well.....you just can't go into the gym and do a total body, every lift to its max workout 3 times a week and expect significant results.  Too many people overlook rest and recupperation.

[flexingtonsteele]

HAhahaha you all agree that full body workouts are no good, therefore they must be good.  I guess you are all "bodybuilders"  HAhahahaha!   

Not at all.

Just saying if you are trying to bodybuild, FBT isnt your best option.

[Swedish Viking]

2-3 sets per bodypart, to failure, all bodypart each training. 3 trainings a week; first training: reps between 3-6. second training: 8-12. third training: 12+
only 3 training per week but, long and intense sessions. Every muscle fiber type gets worked out, no overtraining. sounds good to me

  Depending how many total exercises that is, it has the potential to be an awesome program.  Essentially what I do.

[Jaime]

if you are going to hit every body part 3 times a week, you would need to back way off on how much you do for each part.....either in reps, sets or weight.  Assuming you have been at it awhile....if you are really pushing it, your body won't get enough recovery time.....

What's the theory with this? Wouldn't the experienced trainers body be better equiped to deal with the stress placed upon it?

[Grape Ape]

Thats what I was trying to say as well.....you just can't go into the gym and do a total body, every lift to its max workout 3 times a week and expect significant results.  Too many people overlook rest and recupperation.

Exactly.

For example, if Monday was heavy bench and squat, Wed may be plyometric jumps / lighter split squats and pushup.  Deadlift one day, pull up the next......

I like this kind of workout.  My trouble is, without a trainer, I don't know how to build progression schemes, and when to change the exercise.

[Jaime]

Exactly.

For example, if Monday was heavy bench and squat, Wed may be plyometric jumps / lighter split squats and pushup.  Deadlift one day, pull up the next......

I like this kind of workout.  My trouble is, without a trainer, I don't know how to build progression schemes, and when to change the exercise.

Wtf, just wing it. Don't overcomplicate something that is pretty simplistic. Fucking progression scheme, jesus christ...