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How do I mix up my routine?

rebeccaellen27 Posts: 1 Joined: 2003/03/27	2005/06/05, 02:25 PM I have been told that it is much more effective to frequently change your routine so your body doesn't get "used to" what you're doing...what is the best way to do this? Is there a timeframe recommendation? for example, what if for two weeks I focused my strength training on more functional movements (squats, lunges, presses for upper body) and then for the next two weeks focused on targeting specific muscles? Would this be a good plan?
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/06/05, 02:42 PM every 4 to 5 weeks switch the excercises....... 4 weeks squats normal next 4 weeks close stance or wide stance squats. 4 weeks db curls.......next 4 weeks pretcher curls or concentration curls. Every workout i pick 2 core lifts......meaning they use more than one joint to move.....squats, lunges, rows, benching, military presses I follow the 2 core lifts with 2 isolation lifts example bench press 4 sets incline db press 4 sets incline db fly 3 sets cable cross overs 3 sets next 4 weeks db bench press 4 sets incline bb press laying cable flys on ball 4 sets close grip press -------------- gravity is not a law, only a obstacle