Ive read a few book on muscle building and some articles on different websites. Most of them really advocate full body routines. They list their advantages as more reps per bodypart per week, better recovery time, etc..
So for the past 6 months or so I have switched from my traditional split routine that ive been doing for years to full body circuits. I do 1 set of an exercise(12 reps) and move right on to the next one as quick as possible to minimize rest. I do this so its almost like cardio and I can get an added fat burn. After I finish the circuit I go through it again. Takes about an hour.
I do this three days a week. It has worked pretty well in making me more toned and I am happy with it.
However, I do not ever see anyone at the gym doing this kind of workout, even though I constantly read about the advantages of it.
Do full body workouts lack the benefit of building size? To fully take advantage of the test e should I go back to targeting specific muscle groups 5 days a week?
So for the past 6 months or so I have switched from my traditional split routine that ive been doing for years to full body circuits. I do 1 set of an exercise(12 reps) and move right on to the next one as quick as possible to minimize rest. I do this so its almost like cardio and I can get an added fat burn. After I finish the circuit I go through it again. Takes about an hour.
I do this three days a week. It has worked pretty well in making me more toned and I am happy with it.
However, I do not ever see anyone at the gym doing this kind of workout, even though I constantly read about the advantages of it.
Do full body workouts lack the benefit of building size? To fully take advantage of the test e should I go back to targeting specific muscle groups 5 days a week?
