What is A Better Routine On First Cycle of Gear?

[ATVx779]

Is it better to train more often, with less volume or less often, with more volume on gear?

First routine) 5 days a week/ (average about 13-15 sets a day)

Monday - Legs/Abs

Squat 3x8-12
Leg Press 3x8-12
Leg Extension 2x8-12
Leg Curl 3x8-12
Abs variation 2x15-20
Abs variation 2x15-20


Wednesday - Chest/Calves

Incline BB Bench 3x5-10
Hammer Strength Decline Press 3x8-12
DB Flat Bench 3x8-12
Standing calves 3x10-15
Seated Calves 2x15-20


Thursday - Back

Lat Pulldown 3x8-12
BB Row 3x8-12
Seated Cable Row 3x8-12
Hyperextension 3x15-20

Saturday - Arms

BB Curl 3x8-12
DB Curl 3x8-12
Skullcrushers 3x8-12
Pushdowns 3x8-12
Forearm Curl 3x8-12

Sunday - Shoulders/Traps

DB Shoulder Press 3x8-12
Lateral Raises 3x8-12
Front Raises 3x8-12
Rear Flies 3x10-15
Shrugs 3x8-12


or

4 day a week. Higher volume, but combining body parts (average of about 18 sets a day)


Monday - Legs/Abs


Monday - Legs/Abs

Squat 3x8-12
Leg Press 3x8-12
Leg Extension 2x8-12
Leg Curl 3x8-12
Abs variation 2x15-20
Abs variation 2x15-20


Wednesday - Chest/Triceps/Forearms

Incline BB Press 3x5-10
Hammer Strength Decline 3x8-12
DB Flat Bench 3x8-12
Skullcrushers 3x8-12
Pushdowns 3x8-12
Forearm Curl 3x8-12


Friday - Back/Biceps

Lat Pulldown 3x8-12
BB Row 3x8-12
Seated Cable Row 3x8-12
Hyperextension 2x15-20
BB Curl 3x8-12
DB Curl 3x8-12


Sunday - Shoulders/Traps/Calves

DB Shoulder Press 3x8-12
Laterals 3x8-12
Front Raises 3x8-12
Rear Flies 3x10-15
Shrugs 3x8-12
Calves 3x10-15
Calves 2x15-20


In the past I've had equally good results from higher volume, 4 days a week and lower volume, 5 days a week.

 

[GetBusy]

There's no magic workout, I imagine that's what you'll be told!

As you probably know your diet is what will make you hit or miss your ideal goals. Hate to give you a blank answer but you know... Try them both, you'll know what works "best" while you're seeing and feeling the results.

 

[Leo888]

legs push pull off repeat, imo