working only one muscle group per workout

[frankybruzer]

Hey guys I got a question-I currently only work one muscle group per day and go to the gym 6 days a week. Alot of my freinds work several muscle groups per day and only go 3 to 5 days a week. Should I change my workout or is this training schedule effective? Thanks in advance for your constructive criticism

 

[darkside06]

i think it's whatever you're personal prefference is. I've done it both ways with good results. Always good to change your routine up every once in a while to.

 

[alexus hensicus]

I do one major body part a day and some secondary like abs

 

[Smilee21]

it's good to switch things up from time to time so your body doesn't adapt to what you are doing.

Each month I get with my gym partner and we work together to switch up our routines and days we are working each body part... it takes a lot of planning but seems to be working.

 

[BeastinTheEast]

I think 1 per workout would maybe be a good idea but damn i'd like rest days, you could definitely get more thorough development yielded you eat enough. That setup is one i actually haven't tried yet...hmm. I'm just worried about taking pre's everyday and building up a gigantic tolerance. I may have to give this a go!

I'd just give it a shot for a month or two, use that setup while bulking to thoroughly test it and see how you progress. If you under-eat or cut during that period it will minimize the effects of that training split. Especially with 6 days a week you'll need a good amount of cals anyways.

 

[Bullseye Forever]

for me,ive always had better luck doing one muscle group/day but thats whats worked for me

 

[Ezskanken]

If I had a consistent schedule, I would love focusing on 1 muscle at a time. For example...

1. Chest
2. Back
3. Legs
4. Shoulders
5. Arms
6-7. Off

But since my shedule is never the same I current do this on the days I can make it...

1. Chest & Tri's
2. Legs & Calves
3. Shoulders
4. Back & Bi's

 

[Drako]

Yeah with the way work is I can only get 3-4 days in the gym so doubling up is really the best option I have.