4 day split vs 5 day split?

[Halfnelson]

I'm trying to decide between a 5 day split and 4 day split. I only have Mon-Fri available to workout. I'm just worried about issues of muscle overlap (especially the triceps) within the 5 day split. I'm currently on the 5 day split which is going ok, except my arms are lagging.

5 Day Split
Monday - Chest
Tuesday - Back
Wednesday - Shoulders
Thursday - Legs
Friday - Bis/Tris
Saturday - Off
Sunday - Off

4 Day Split
Monday - Chest/Tri (light)
Tuesday - Back/Bi (light)
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Shoulders/Tri (heavy)
Friday - Legs/Bi (heavy)
Saturday - Off
Sunday - Off

Which do you think would be preferable, especially for arm growth? Why?

[THE_TRUTH86]

I'm trying to decide between a 5 day split and 4 day split. I only have Mon-Fri available to workout. I'm just worried about issues of muscle overlap (especially the triceps) within the 5 day split. I'm currently on the 5 day split which is going ok, except my arms are lagging.

5 Day Split
Monday - Chest
Tuesday - Back
Wednesday - Shoulders
Thursday - Legs
Friday - Bis/Tris
Saturday - Off
Sunday - Off

4 Day Split
Monday - Chest/Tri (light)
Tuesday - Back/Bi (light)
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Shoulders/Tri (heavy)
Friday - Legs/Bi (heavy)
Saturday - Off
Sunday - Off

Which do you think would be preferable, especially for arm growth? Why?

more rest, nutrition, heavier weights for ur arm workouts and probably take Friday off on ur 5-day and hit them on Sat.

[guitarnick]

more rest, nutrition, heavier weights for ur arm workouts and probably take Friday off on ur 5-day and hit them on Sat.

i dont like only having one rest day before chest
my tri are still sore after just one day

[Leanripped]

The 5 day split will work, but it also depends on the excercises you're doing. Make sure you go heavy on compound excercises and the arms will catch up eventually.

[Halfnelson]

Thanks guys, all good responses. I'd love the opportunity to take some rest during the week and workout on a Saturday instead, but unfortunately I can't.

Looks like the 5 day split might be the way to go, especially since I'm already on it. However, the question remains whether the 4 day split is more appropriate? Anyone have any other suggestions?

[Halfnelson]

Big bump guys, I'd really like some more opinions on 4 vs 5 day splits? Having an arm day in the 5 day split can be useful, but then again a 4 day split would allow me to hit the bi's and tri's twice each week (once light and once heavy), with plenty of rest in between workouts and very little risk of overtraining.

[m_risinger]

5 day split