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  1. 09-07-2011, 08:53 AM #1
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    Why every other day?

    I'm lifting with a split routine mon wed fri. Why can't I lift say bicep/back mon tricep/chest tues then bicep/back wed again and so on.. Is there any real advantage to the day in between if I feel I can lift? Is it all to do with recovery? Even if I'm nt aching? Cheers
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    If you are training for strength, there is no reason why not - you need to know how to manage intensity to avoid systemic fatigue. Google dual factor theory of training.

    If you are training for size, you should probably follow the BB conventional wisdom and allow 48hrs recovery after training a muscle group (single factor theory)
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    Originally Posted by SuffolkPunch View Post
    If you are training for strength, there is no reason why not - you need to know how to manage intensity to avoid systemic fatigue. Google dual factor theory of training.

    If you are training for size, you should probably follow the BB conventional wisdom and allow 48hrs recovery after training a muscle group (single factor theory)
    nice, I liked that. I however don't split it up quite like that. I want strength, but being lean and quick is momre a priority to me. I split it up (in a 6 day spit) 2 lift days, 1 hard cardio, 2 lift days, 1 rest day, repeat. I have one main muslce I work each day, but the workouts are almost full body as well. It's aacctually a good work out thats long and I don't want to type it here. you can ask me for it and I'll do so if you want.
    anyways, I don't think you have the risk of over training if you go back to back. Just watch yourself to see if you are hurting, then adjust.
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    Originally Posted by SuffolkPunch View Post
    If you are training for strength, there is no reason why not - you need to know how to manage intensity to avoid systemic fatigue. Google dual factor theory of training.

    If you are training for size, you should probably follow the BB conventional wisdom and allow 48hrs recovery after training a muscle group (single factor theory)
    Well I guess I learned something new today. Very nice!
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  6. 09-08-2011, 12:35 AM #5
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    More food for thought:

    http://www.ampedtraining.com/workout...style-training
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