Full body routines 3 times a week

ThatArmyKid · 08-10-2007, 08:56 PM

What are your thoughts on 3 day a week full body routines with something like 3 compounds to work the entire body and 4 other exercises that work the smaller body parts (calve,abs,Bis,tri's grip work)

i ask because i never seen a full body routine in any of your top 10 top 5 workout routines threads

Hida · 08-10-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatArmyKid

What are your thoughts on 3 day a week full body routines with something like 3 compounds to work the entire body and 4 other exercises that work the smaller body parts (calve,abs,Bis,tri's grip work)

i ask because i never seen a full body routine in any of your top 10 top 5 workout routines threads

i would assume that since they didn't make his top 10 cut, which is pretty inclusive, then he doesn't care much for them. then again, im not wesley, so ill let him chime in.

***iron addict*** · 08-10-2007, 09:59 PM

For pure beginners that can't generate much intensity, they can be the bomb, For truly gifted lifters, they also work very well. But unless there is a LOT of intensity modulation, they beat up Joe averege mid level lifter pretty bad.

IA

ThatArmyKid · 08-10-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iron addict

For pure beginners that can't generate much intensity, they can be the bomb, For truly gifted lifters, they also work very well. But unless there is a LOT of intensity modulation, they beat up Joe averege mid level lifter pretty bad.

IA

i see what you saying and i consider myself a "joe average mid level lifter" so when ill look for a full body workout wit "intensity modulation"

by instensity modulation you mean something like

M
5x5 ramp to max set of 5
W
3x5 at 90 percent of mondays 5 rep set
F
3x8

basicly madcow 5x5 type routine?

***iron addict*** · 08-10-2007, 10:56 PM

Correct, that will work, but I really don't believe in the need to squat 3 x a week.

Wesley

shamoo · 08-10-2007, 11:27 PM

After training a few months I went to 3x a week fullbody (still a beginner) I made decent progress on it. I was alternating deads and squats each workout. I ended up tweaking my lower back a bit. Probably I didn't have too good form but I stopped training that way afterwards. Haven't had that problem since.

ThatArmyKid · 08-11-2007, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iron addict

Correct, that will work, but I really don't believe in the need to squat 3 x a week.

Wesley

thanks for the replys

woah wo wo

Wesley whats that this is the first time i see a post of yours without the IA at the end. This world is truely coming to an end

Sik · 08-11-2007, 01:52 AM

I did them as a beginner for around 4 months or so, eventually the lower body workouts caught up to me and I couldn't keep up with it.

Good gains when I first started, but I could have trained 7 days a week back then and probably made the same progress.

Nowadays if I did full body 3x a week, I would never be able to walk.

ever

MANimal · 08-12-2007, 12:21 PM

I've thought about doing a twice-a-week full-body routine:

Day 1:
incline dumbell press
Squat
Row

Day 2:
Bench/dip
Trap-bar deads
pull-down

Actually I'd do that 1 on 2 off.

skinniest200 · 08-12-2007, 08:57 PM

MANimal - thats the same type of routine I'm using, full-body with 1 on 2 off, and I've gotten great results from it. Mine is a little more messy and has 3 different workouts, but its generally the same thing.

08-10-2007, 08:56 PM	#1
ThatArmyKid Strength Verified Join Date: May 2007 Location: flipping heavy tire in NYC Posts: 1,743	Full body routines 3 times a week What are your thoughts on 3 day a week full body routines with something like 3 compounds to work the entire body and 4 other exercises that work the smaller body parts (calve,abs,Bis,tri's grip work) i ask because i never seen a full body routine in any of your top 10 top 5 workout routines threads

08-10-2007, 09:59 PM	#3
*iron addict* Voice of Reason Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Zen Posts: 22,495	For pure beginners that can't generate much intensity, they can be the bomb, For truly gifted lifters, they also work very well. But unless there is a LOT of intensity modulation, they beat up Joe averege mid level lifter pretty bad. IA __________________ For info about personal training consultations email me at ironaddict@ironaddicts.com "A human being is a part of a whole, called by us, universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." Albert Einstein __________________________________________________ _____ If you are NOT a paying client, a friend, or a staff member, do NOT PM or email me asking for advice. Please post your questions on the forums. I simply do not have time to answer everyone's questions.

08-10-2007, 10:56 PM	#5
*iron addict* Voice of Reason Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Zen Posts: 22,495	Correct, that will work, but I really don't believe in the need to squat 3 x a week. Wesley __________________ For info about personal training consultations email me at ironaddict@ironaddicts.com "A human being is a part of a whole, called by us, universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." Albert Einstein __________________________________________________ _____ If you are NOT a paying client, a friend, or a staff member, do NOT PM or email me asking for advice. Please post your questions on the forums. I simply do not have time to answer everyone's questions.

08-10-2007, 11:27 PM	#6
shamoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,077	After training a few months I went to 3x a week fullbody (still a beginner) I made decent progress on it. I was alternating deads and squats each workout. I ended up tweaking my lower back a bit. Probably I didn't have too good form but I stopped training that way afterwards. Haven't had that problem since. __________________ Avatar - Me @ 141 lbs. (Currently 207)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-11-2007, 01:52 AM	#8
Sik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 625	I did them as a beginner for around 4 months or so, eventually the lower body workouts caught up to me and I couldn't keep up with it. Good gains when I first started, but I could have trained 7 days a week back then and probably made the same progress. Nowadays if I did full body 3x a week, I would never be able to walk. ever

08-12-2007, 12:21 PM	#9
MANimal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 261	I've thought about doing a twice-a-week full-body routine: Day 1: incline dumbell press Squat Row Day 2: Bench/dip Trap-bar deads pull-down Actually I'd do that 1 on 2 off.

08-12-2007, 08:57 PM	#10
skinniest200 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 135	MANimal - thats the same type of routine I'm using, full-body with 1 on 2 off, and I've gotten great results from it. Mine is a little more messy and has 3 different workouts, but its generally the same thing.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)