I read about the 2-day a week thing.. and I can understand how that would benefit you.. and I'm thinking about trying it..but is that routine listen for someone who is just starting out? I mean I have been lifting for quite some time now and I always see the 2-3 days a week for a hard gainer and I my self am definately an ectomorph..if not and ecto-ectomorph..lol. I'm am quite broad shouldered for my typical build compared to others and do think I have the bone density to pack on some muscle. I started lifting when I was around 112 and am now 145, and have been in a rut for quite some time now. Either I am over-training, or my muscle needs more of a workout in order to grow. I'm up to 15 sets on major muscle parts just to feel like a got a workout or even get sore and around 12 on the smaller muscles. I wouldn't be surprised if I needed a couple of extra sets next week to feel like I got a workout or feel sore. My body seems to respond to a workout very quickly and in 2 weeks, I feel like what I was doing the week before just isn't enough. But I don't see how you would benefit more from lifting 2 days a week compared to doing a 4-5 day split with proper diet. I mean I'm only 145lbs. and I am looking to put on some mass.. because I been in a rut for quite some time and I want to compete next year. I eat 4-5 time a day roughly.. trying to get up to a comftorable 6 meals a day.. but I'm a light-eater and trying to build an appetite. I'm curious being a more experienced lifter.. or more advanced. Would I not require a more advanced routine.. perhaps with more sets? I'm tempted to try the 2-3 days a week..but I would feel so lazy and perhaps like I didn't get a workout compared to what I'm doing now with the 4-5 days a week. And I wouldn't doubt that i'm possibly over training. I am willing to try something new.. I just want to see some results I want to be at least 160 contest weight.. that would be nice. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
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