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spartan300
08-03-18, 4:39 am
Ideally, 4 days a week works pretty good for me. I still average 16-18 sets a body part, and let me tell you I need every one of those 3 days to fully recover!

spartan300
08-03-18, 4:46 am
This one is for anybody that incorporates machines into there training. BEST? WORST?

Gooners85
08-03-18, 10:47 am
This one is for anybody that incorporates machines into there training. BEST? WORST?

There isn't really a cookie-cutter answer to this. At the end of the day, it comes down to if the movement you choose aligns with your goals.

The "blind leading the blind" answer that always gets regurgitated is to always choose the hardest movement for the greatest training effect (ie pullups over lat pulldown, squats over leg press, standing OHP over seated DB,) but there's more going on behind the scenes than that.

Impact on recovery must also be considered. Consider as an example, thumbs angled down "pour the pitcher" side lateral raises vs thumbs up side lateral raises. Let's say for the sake of argument; the "pitcher" variation has 50% more muscle fibre activation, but our hypothetical lifter can accumulate 200% more volume using the "thumbs up" variation.

Our hypothetical lifter must also consider his individual differences. Does 1, 2, or 3 all out sets produce a greater training effect overall, or is volume the money maker? Can he increase frequency with one variation over another?

Bean
08-03-18, 10:53 am
Mon- chest/ Tues- arms/ Wed- shoulders/ Thurs- back/ Sat- light chest and arms/ Sun- legs... it works for me

Cellardweller
08-03-18, 1:07 pm
4 days a week is my sweet spot. I can easily switch to 3 days a week if I have to.

Machines have their place. Again it comes down to your personal goals. Even a leg press is a machine. It’s plate loaded but still has a fixed ROM.

Nmowery
08-04-18, 8:48 pm
Lately, my ideal routine has been push/legs/pull/off, with an occasional extra off day in there if I’m feeling shitty or really busy or whatever.

Ed Eliason
08-05-18, 9:56 am
I train as often as I can while still being able to recover. Typically that’s 4-5 days a week, but depending on how demanding the training is this number may go up or down. As for machines, they have their place and can be great tools. However a leg press will never replace a squat etc...

spartan300
08-05-18, 12:04 pm
I want to extend a special thanks to all of you who take the time to respond to my dumb ass posts! You guys/gals really do keep this old fool motivated!

Nmowery
08-05-18, 9:07 pm
Guess I missed the part about machines...I use them some, but not often. I do end up using cables for a fair amount of accessory work, though.

Mizzarler
08-06-18, 8:47 pm
eod

spartan300
08-07-18, 10:31 am
eodyou down with opp! Yeah you know me! Lol!!

spartan300
08-07-18, 10:49 am
Did I answer this already?.....Did I answer this already?.... Did I answer this already?

spartan300
08-07-18, 10:51 am
Phone Home!

spartan300
08-07-18, 10:57 am
eod ;)

ChrisTuttle
08-07-18, 7:26 pm
Ideally, 4 days a week works pretty good for me. I still average 16-18 sets a body part, and let me tell you I need every one of those 3 days to fully recover!



Same here! I train 4 days per week. Best recovery! Never have a bad workout!

Cellardweller
08-07-18, 9:52 pm
EOD is short hand for end of the day. Mizzarler probably trains after work

spartan300
08-08-18, 2:22 pm
EOD is short hand for end of the day. Mizzarler probably trains after work
I like your explanation better CD!

spartan300
08-08-18, 2:24 pm
Same here! I train 4 days per week. Best recovery! Never have a bad workout!;)

ChrisTuttle
08-09-18, 1:34 pm
eod

EOD is good. Does that end up being one body part every 5 or 8 days?

Wrath
08-14-18, 6:54 pm
5 days a week is best for me. I need the days off to recover and get a mental break. But if I’m training for a show I would use my bays off for abs, cardio, calf’s etc

ChrisTuttle
08-15-18, 6:31 pm
I definitely wish I could train everyday! Recovery like wolverine!

spartan300
08-16-18, 3:58 am
I definitely wish I could train everyday! Recovery like wolverine!Hey we can't all be Hugh Jackman! LOL!!

ChrisTuttle
08-16-18, 6:04 am
Hey we can't all be Hugh Jackman! LOL!!


Dude could you imagine? We could train chest at 8 am and be recovered by 9 am HAHHH!

spartan300
08-16-18, 5:59 pm
Dude could you imagine? We could train chest at 8 am and be recovered by 9 am HAHHH!Hey Chris what kind of split would you reccommend? LOL!!