Body parts - how often??
I have been bodybuilding for 6 months now. I train each body part one a week eg Mon = back/biceps Tue Chest/Tri's Wed = off Thu = Shoulders Fri = Legs Sat = off Sun = Cardio.
Will training a muscle once a week be sufficiant enough for it to grow??
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07-28-2003, 06:34 AM #1Registered User
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Body parts - how often??
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07-28-2003, 09:57 AM #2Registered User
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Training more often, for most muscles, would lead to less growth. As long as you're training them hard, once a weeks is usually optimal.
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07-28-2003, 07:16 PM #3Like a Fine Wine
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I agree...once a week is fine.
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07-28-2003, 07:43 PM #4Registered User
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Once a week is sufficient, yes.
Is it optimal? I tend to think not, based on the literature, real-world experience, and personal preference.
Though but one example of a higher-frequency training approach, you may find some of the articles/information at this site of interest.Last edited by MsFit; 07-28-2003 at 07:47 PM.
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07-28-2003, 10:14 PM #5Buff bride to be
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Once a week is a great choice. If you look at any professional competitor's training split, they usually only work each part once a week...... I find it allows me to hit the muscle hard enough. My legs will often take 4 days to recover after a hard session!
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07-29-2003, 10:09 AM #6Registered User
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Tkarrde,
Maybe many could work the muscles every 5 or 6 days and get better results. But it's definitely easier to schedule things on a weekly basis, and there's less risk of overtraining and injury.
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07-29-2003, 12:43 PM #7Home Alone
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Yes, once per week is fine.
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