How often

sickkiddd · 12-23-2008, 12:07 AM

How often do you guys change up your routines, how long is the best to keep gaining mass?....i have a 3 day routine, i usually do 3-4 exercises per muscle....im wondering if i should change up my routine every 1 month? 2 months?.......and is it better to actually change up the routine? or just change up the exercises.

BaGeL23 · 12-23-2008, 12:09 AM

It is good to change up both. I personally like to change my routine about every two months, and my exercises monthly.

wesleypryor · 12-23-2008, 12:09 AM

I feel its best to change up the exercises rather than the routine if you have a routine that works well. Change up things like working till failure and not working till failure etc

sickkiddd · 12-23-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wesleypryor

I feel its best to change up the exercises rather than the routine if you have a routine that works well. Change up things like working till failure and not working till failure etc

yeah i was thinking that too, like changing the reps, thx because i find my routine now is working pretty well and didnt really wanna change it, but if its better to then i will lol

misterwaterfall · 12-23-2008, 12:15 AM

it depends what you're trying to accomplish and what your currently doing. Try out 5x5, Max-OT, splits ect to find what works for you. I change when it stops being effective, which is different for everybody

Modori · 12-23-2008, 12:19 AM

I usually change my routine, every 6 months, although some routines can be used over years, because they routinely change there sets/exercises. Perfect examble of a routine that should be done over long periods of time is , Doggcrapp or rather, DC Training, as it is much different from a conventional routine, and requires alot of time.

Also, find out what routine works for...some people respond to Low fequency/High Volume, some are the opposite, it's all about what suits you.

sickkiddd · 12-23-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by misterwaterfall

it depends what you're trying to accomplish and what your currently doing. Try out 5x5, Max-OT, splits ect to find what works for you. I change when it stops being effective, which is different for everybody

well im trying to gain mass, but like i said i like my routine im just wondering how long it should take before i change my routine for the best results or if i should just change the exercises.

xRZRx · 12-23-2008, 12:37 AM

some good routines allow for a good amount of change within them allowing you to stick with one routine for a very long time. i think this is the best way to train