This is the same post I have in the workout programs section but I dont think anybody ever goes there and I value alot of some of the regulars to this sections input to I will post it here.
I was running 3 on 1 off but due to my physical job I feel I need more rest days, especially for my legs. so which one?
Option A:
Chest/back
delts/arms
OFF
legs/abs
OFF
repeat
Option B
Chest/back
delts/arms
legs/abs
OFF
OFF
repeat
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Thread: which rest day?
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04-20-2009, 09:22 PM #1Registered User
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which rest day?
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04-20-2009, 09:26 PM #2The BACKMAN
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I prefer the first split. Apart from never being a fan of two rest consecutive rest days, I feel it's set up better.
Bodybuilding is 60% training and 50% diet. Yes that adds up to 110%, because that's what you should be giving it. Change the inside, and the physique will follow.
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04-20-2009, 10:46 PM #3Registered User
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I have been doing a routine similar to your second one, with the 2 days off, I think it is good to give your body that 2 days to recover and grow. I hit it hard all week and relax on the weekends.
I always rep back
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04-20-2009, 10:50 PM #4
I prefer Option B.
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04-21-2009, 07:26 AM #5Registered User
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Option A without consecutive days off
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04-21-2009, 07:39 AM #6Registered User
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I am trying option A right now, thanks for the replies.
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04-21-2009, 07:42 AM #7'Defiant to Injuries'
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I was in a situation similar to this a while back and lifting bricks for a lot of the day,.. option A is what i would go for right now.
EDIT make sure your diet is high in carbs with all this running, i learned this the hard way during some pre season football practices.~~~~~~~~~~
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04-21-2009, 07:42 AM #8nevigsawkufelgnisaton
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Personally I'd opt for fewer back to back days than more days off in a row.
2 on : 1 off , 2 on : 1-2 off would be my choice depending if you like to do things on particular days of the week.
So I guess "A" would be closest.It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
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