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2003/10/07, 06:07 PM
I just created a new routine set at 5 days a week and the most exercises that it tells me to do in a day is 3. I don't think thats right, as it just doesn't feel like accomplishing anything. Do I need a full week of rest between training muscle groups, or can I just give it two or three days? If this is possible, I can double up everything given to me in the routine.
Thanks
-Scott
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2003/10/07, 07:08 PM
What is your training experience? Are you a beginner, intermediate, etc? What did you enter in your profile to get this? Most muscles, if you train them sufficiently, will need 5-6 days for recouperation. Especially the major muscles. You will learn to appreciate the rest as time goes on. Don't get too gung ho at the beginning, the programs are good and are set that way for good reason. Many when they start have that good old adrenaline flowing, and can't wait to do more and more. But, this will ebb, and too much too quickly will lead to burnout.
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Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better!
Ron
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2003/10/07, 11:27 PM
I agree with bb1 scott, I too felt the same way on the first day of my routine, I thought, squats, leg presses & calf raises, thats it, you gotta be kiddin' but I now feel good knowing I stuck to the routine the first week, when the following week rolled around I was ready again to focus on my squats, leg presses & calf raises, it not only gives you discipline but as bb1 stated, too much too fast leads to burnout and I'm confident that the routine will get harder as it progresses. If it doesn't, it doesn't, I'm not a FT pro, I'm stickin' to the program & think you should too. If you give it your all in your workout you will be fully satisfied with the routine, but remember to make sure your diet is in check and also ask as many questions as necessary to get the help you need. There are lots of good people here that are willing to help. Good luck & take your routine a day at a time...it may be a stupid kleeshay(not sure of the spelling) but rome wasn't built in a day. I may have just started but I feel that dedication, hard work & patience will pay off the way I want it to.
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2003/10/08, 05:27 PM
I also agree with bb1...I questioned the workouts laid out for me also; then I read a post on quality, and no sandbaggin. If an exercise calls for 16 reps.,12, 10, 8; use a weight that you can only do 16, 12, 10, or 8 times(strict), concentrate on the strictness, and the muscles your using in the movement. By slowing down, you can make the lightest weight feel heavy. I am definately not one to give advice, yet; but I did the little workout Ft created for me, and I found that the next day, I couldn't scratch the back of my leg.
Really focus on what your doing, squeeze and flex as hard as you can when doing each rep..Get your mind into it; 4 sets may not seem like much, but you can make it as hard or as easy you want. If your not injured; what will easy do for you!?
Make it what you want....
Good luck on your goals, and keep reaching out for advice. The people here are very supportive, knowledgable, and have lots of great advice.
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2003/10/08, 07:49 PM
Scott...every trainer is a bit different. In my opinion, each and every workout you do should be with the goal of gaining some lean tissue. To accomplish this, overload is needed. (pushing the muscle beyond its normal capabilities). Therefore, progressively heavier weight will accomplish this much better than the same weights all the time. When a rep scheme is presented that is a reverse pyramid, like 20,12,8,4 or example, you should normally take that as increasing the weights with each set. This is what it is all about, gaining lean tissue and getting stronger.
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Also, the FT routine tells me to do 4 sets with decreasing numbers of reps. Should I be upping the weight for each set? When I first started going to the gym, I had a consultation session with a trainer who told me that three sets of 12 at the same weight was the best way to go. I've also heard that for bulking, less reps at higher weights, or pyramiding, are the best ways to do it. I'm try trying to lose weight as well as gain lean muscle. Which method would you recommend, BB1?
-Scott
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Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better!
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