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Author Message Matt M Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:46 pm    Post subject: Training a body part an ammount of times a week? Basically, should i train a body part meaning one paticular exercise e.g shoulder press, bicep curl once or twice a week to get bigger and stronger?at the moment im doing it once a week but to start of with i was doing a same exercise every day (4 times a week)im only asking because my trainer at my gym tells me its best to do it once a week and other people (other fitness people) are telling me to do it twice a week, cheers. Back to top mich Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:49 pm    Post subject: twice to get stronger, then move to once a week for a while. i'd say.. four weeks, then change back to twice again for strength. i'd stay with twice a week forever, but realistically, my body needs to rest sometimesoh, and remember, what works for YOU. every ones genetic make-up is different. some respond better to things that your body will ignore Back to top icequeen Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:51 pm    Post subject: Once a week is enough, if you had to train each body art twice a week you would never be out of the gym. Of course you must know it is what you consume and the rest that actually makes you grow. Back to top Bo-cat Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:51 pm    Post subject: Yes,I used to bend a 2 inch thick steel bar around my coc. Cant do it anymore though,my wrists are fcuked ! Back to top Mr Mills Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:52 pm    Post subject: There is no secret formula for training - other than, increase your workload stage by stage, match this with an increase in your (healthy) diet, exercise each body part to failure point if you want to get bigger, then rest this part (to allow it to recover and grow to meet the new need.Whether, you train each part once or twice a week depends on your recovery rate and the time that you have available - but ALWAYS take one day off per week and try to fit in some aerobic training for general fitness. Back to top smiley_face_boxers Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:52 pm    Post subject: I really can't say, because I'm not as fit as I should be. I would say if you can mix it up, exercise each group of muscles once a week.That way you can work abs, quads, biceps/ triceps, etc...once daily, and then they all get used through the week.I just don't have that much time to dedicate to it...working and parenting and all. Back to top fizz Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:53 pm    Post subject: 2 times a week!but to get stronger u have to eat right also.to working out there are more then just 1 facter!! Back to top ryanbravehand Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:54 pm    Post subject: Ok, the deal for getting bigger, i.e. more mass, bulkier, etc. is heavy weight low reps. With that being said, if you are willing to work out for 6 days a week, with only one day of rest, then yes, twice a week on your body parts is how you get there. For example, monday, wednesday and friday for your chest, biceps, quads, calves and abs. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for your back, triceps, hamstrings, calves and abs. Back to top dP Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:56 pm    Post subject: Well, your trainer....is an idiot that doesn't know what he's talking about....the people that adjust best to a bodybuilding type workout are BODYBUILDERS.....who for the most part are genetic freaks on stuff.....the best way to go 'when natural' is full body workouts concentrating on compound lifts.....do a search on Chad Waterbury and follow any one of his routines and you'll see results.....ask your trainer to see some certification might be a good idea Back to top Sally S Yahoo User Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:02 pm    Post subject: when you train if you have the time to go bout 3 or 4 times a week then you should target muscles individually each day yes your trainer is right you should train (back and bicep) ,(legs and shoulder), (chest and tricep) and cardio a seperate day working a large muscle with a smaller muscle group in a different area will achieve results Just becareful you are eating well before training and that you dont try doing to much too soon working your legs then your shoulders the blood flows to your legs then you need it to your shoulders which can make people feel quite faint feel !!!I am a qualified pt and massage injury !!! Back to top

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