Order of training muscle groups matters?

[12claws]

I see a lot of guys here who list back lifts as the start of their week.

Is there a reason for this or just personal preference?

 

[JayC]

I see a lot of guys here who list back lifts as the start of their week.

Is there a reason for this or just personal preference?

LOL... I'm probably one of them
For me it's not some revelation or scientific method, I've just tried so many different methods, split's, etc.. and the following just seems to work the best and allows all my muscles groups to reach max potential...IMO
Day 1 Back/Bi's(cardio)
Day 2 Chest/Tri's & Abs
Day 3 Rest (cardio)
Day 4 Legs/Calves
Day 5 Shoulders/Abs (Cardio)
Day 6 Rest (cardio)
then repeat.
...but now keep in my mind I don't keep anything the same for more then 4-6 months. I always change it up, rearrange, or try new things for awhile... but usually come back to this routine more often then not. The one thing I have noticed about this split is it's a definite ARM Builder fo sho'!!

 

[ManOfMuscle]

There's no reason to plan your split by the calendar week.

 

[Chicago Made]

LOL... I'm probably one of them
For me it's not some revelation or scientific method, I've just tried so many different methods, split's, etc.. and the following just seems to work the best and allows all my muscles groups to reach max potential...IMO
Day 1 Back/Bi's(cardio)
Day 2 Chest/Tri's & Abs
Day 3 Rest (cardio)
Day 4 Legs/Calves
Day 5 Shoulders/Abs (Cardio)
Day 6 Rest (cardio)
then repeat.
...but now keep in my mind I don't keep anything the same for more then 4-6 months. I always change it up, rearrange, or try new things for awhile... but usually come back to this routine more often then not. The one thing I have noticed about this split is it's a definite ARM Builder fo sho'!!

Couldn't a routine like this over-train secondary muscles though?

 

[pineapple]

Couldn't a routine like this over-train secondary muscles though?

Depends on many things, but probably not.

 

[pineapple]

There's no reason to plan your split by the calendar week.

I cant agree more.

1)Back/Hams
2)Chest/Shoulders
3)Legs/quads


I separate the two larger muscle groups apart, that's why I have chest and shoulders in between. Then repeat as long as you're recovered, no need to count the days of the week. Can also switch 1) and 3) around. I take my days off whenever I feel like it.

 

[Skarhead1]

Lmao unless you just do iso movements how can you split the leg work up?

The best way to train IMO is to train the lifts. We all know the best way to get bigger is to get your bench,squat and deadlift bigger so why not have

1. heavy upper
2. light lower
3. lifht upper
4. heavy lower

days?

having days just devoted to arms? a total waste unless youre like 250 and lean, imo

body builders.....

Im conviced they are in it JUST to look good and dont even like the training part

 

[pineapple]

Lmao unless you just do iso movements how can you split the leg work up?

The best way to train IMO is to train the lifts. We all know the best way to get bigger is to get your bench,squat and deadlift bigger so why not have

1. heavy upper
2. light lower
3. lifht upper
4. heavy lower

days?

having days just devoted to arms? a total waste unless youre like 250 and lean, imo

body builders.....

Im conviced they are in it JUST to look good and dont even like the training part

I do my quads for an hour, then I have no energy to hit my hams directly. They don't respond to just regular leg workouts, that's why I have to hit them separately.

Bench? I dont bench anymore, I like my shoulders pain free and injury free, so I'll stick to dumbells and isolation movements instead.

I can't and wont do regular squats for the same reason stated above.

And I've never deadlifted in my life, but my back seems to look ok.

Skarhead, you prefer the powerlifters' look, and I prefer the bodybuilders' look. To each their own.

 

[Chicago Made]

I do my quads for an hour, then I have no energy to hit my hams directly. They don't respond to just regular leg workouts, that's why I have to hit them separately.

Bench? I dont bench anymore, I like my shoulders pain free and injury free, so I'll stick to dumbells and isolation movements instead.

I can't and wont do regular squats for the same reason stated above.

And I've never deadlifted in my life, but my back seems to look ok.

Skarhead, you prefer the powerlifters' look, and I prefer the bodybuilders' look. To each their own.

Well put.

 

[JayC]

Couldn't a routine like this over-train secondary muscles though?

possibly depending on the person.. for me it has at times because I threw in too many sets but once I learned to rest and listen to my body, I was golden. I also recover very quickly and have good joints... so that that helps.
I go heavy on core lifts then light-mod on all others. I try and incorporate several techniques but generally use a hybrid because I've found thats what my body/muscles respond to. Different stokes for different folks.