Different workout with video (hit muscle groups twice)

[matt_vtr_15a]

A guy has developed this workout over on Bodybuilding.com, this workout has literally been out a day... Definately trying it myself from next monday. There are similar routines but thought i'd share...

So the workout is as this....

Day 1 (HIT Chest/Shoulders)
Day 2 (HIT Back Bi/Tri)
Day 3 (HIT Legs)
Day 4 (Strength Chest/Shoulders)
Day 5 (Strength Back Bi/Tri)
Day 6 (Strength Legs)
Day 7: Rest

You could put your rest day at day 4 if you require, but the above suits me just fine.

So here is the general overview of the workout....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bccC9cEXjLQ#!

And here is a full breakdown of the exercises etc. you can do on each day, gives a good guide to which you can amend to suit yourself...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_166730&feature=iv&src_vid=bccC9cEXjLQ&v=NLg9OtzvN7s

Pretty Solid routine if you ask me, may not suit you all but I really like the idea of hitting muscle groups twice a week...

[McGuire86]

Way too much volume. I can see it being used for endurance or strength and conditioning but for bodybuilding makes no sense at all imo

[matt_vtr_15a]

Way too much volume. I can see it being used for endurance or strength and conditioning but for bodybuilding makes no sense at all imo

Volume does seem high, but he seems to have gained some nice mass on it over time.

[McGuire86]

He's also acquired some nice acne ;) Don't believe the hype mate, keep it simple

[matt_vtr_15a]

I'm gonna give it a go.. see how I do.. Want to consistently hit muscle groups twice a week now instead of just the once...

Going to amend the rep range slightly though...

Will keep the first 3 days high intensity and superset everything, and then next 3 days just lift heavy but for 6-8 reps..

See how I get on.

[Bordtea]

Seems too much somehow?

[matt_vtr_15a]

Seems too much somehow?

Decide if its too much for yourself or not... do it or dont i posted it up for information as some people want to hit muscle groups twice a week..

To do thatbin the first place volume will be high

[HD7]

Hows this going?

[matt_vtr_15a]

Enjoying it mate!

Kind of weird as I can tell it is pushing me harder than my previous routine which was of a constant rep range of 8-10 and hiting muscle groups once a week with 1 rest day and one day and one day that was a mix of full body workout and stretchea.

I think it's a good shock to the system, my fat loss has ramped up a bit which is in turn making me look much leaner and giving me the illusion i'm developing more mass which i'm not as i'm at too great a calorie deficit.

I have never been a fan of split routines though, I agree they work don't get me wrong but I love weight training and being in the gym and that in turn really pushes me to be stricter and atricter with my diet!

Resting for 2-3 days a week to do cardio or something just drives me mad as I want to be lifting.

I used to love my split workout when i used to do muay thai/bjj on my 'rest days' but this seriously hindered my weighttraining as i kept picking up injuries or wasn't 100% on my workouts.

Lohilo is intense and i do get acheyness but i love that! It isn't hindering my workouts so thats what matters! Nutritionallyvmy diet is as clean as can be and i'm supplementing to aid recovery as much as possible and going to bed an hour earlier!

For me it works but not for everybody I must say, really depends on your preference.

All i can say is give it a shot if your considering mixing up your workouts... once you have done the first week you will have an understanding of whether or notbit is for you.

I wil do this for probably 6-8 weeks and then revert back to my previous style of workout, it's more of a workout to cycle time to time than a permanent workout routine...

[HD7]

Okay cool. Didn't get a chance to look properly at it and got a busy couple of weeks coming up but after that I might give it a shot!

[matt_vtr_15a]

Okay cool. Didn't get a chance to look properly at it and got a busy couple of weeks coming up but after that I might give it a shot!

Not sure on your background... but if you are new to training it's not an ideal starting point.

Best to keep it simple, apologies if youbhave been training a while .

[HD7]

Been on and off for the past 2 years but getting properly into it now. Maybe I might leave it then. I just want something to push me physically that isn't just 15 mins on the rower, cross trainer and bike. I think I need to look at HIIT really, as said couple of weeks and its game on

[matt_vtr_15a]

Been on and off for the past 2 years but getting properly into it now. Maybe I might leave it then. I just want something to push me physically that isn't just 15 mins on the rower, cross trainer and bike. I think I need to look at HIIT really, as said couple of weeks and its game on

New to weight training I meant, there are many options but despite my previous post I would suggest something along the lines of a 3 or 4 day split employing compound movements and focussing on good form. Vast range of exercises and routines that are ideal its juat a matter of having a look and seeing what is best for you.

If you look in the stickies above there are some workout routines people have posted.. this alone will give ideas..

Post a thread if your unsure and people will give you ideas, myself included... research and reading up is time consuming but one of the key factors to putting in place a good diet and training regieme and even developing that further..

[HD7]

Yeah, only done very minimal weights in the past. To be honest, me and my gym pal are just about getting into the rhythm now. To begin with we were very messy, bad form, didn't know how to set stuff up properly and weren't going about our exercises properly.

I think having a read and doing your homework is key.

Gives me something to think about anyway.