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« on: February 05, 2012, 06:06:09 AM »
So hi everyone,
I have decided to start doing full body workouts every other day, with cardio sessions in between.
What i want to ask is if doing 1 exercise for each body part every second day is enough?

I have been lifting for almost 2 years and i am a bit tired of doing isolations and 1 body part at a time, but are 3 sets of one exercise enough for each muscle group?
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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2012, 06:27:30 AM »
In FBW you do compounds so if you do chin ups and rows you did 6 sets for back and biceps. This is 18 sets for back a week + deadlifts. Same is with all other muscles.
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2012, 06:57:53 AM »
And i think you should choose routine someone experienced has made, than make one yourself if you are not that experienced in bodybuilding

Choose one for here for example: http://www.askscooby.com/excellent-postings/21-workout-routines-37958/
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2012, 09:54:23 AM »
I was sceptical about full body workouts but I gave it a month and made my best gains to date. 2 kg of mass, only slight increase in body fat and added 30kg to my deadlift, extra 3 pull ups to name the most notable improvements.
I recommend it highly. It also saved me a lot of time and allowed me to get more cardio in.
My only gripes doing a Monday Wednesday Friday split was that if I squatted Monday morning, my legs would still be sore Wednesday night so consequently I've gone onto an upper/lower 4daw split to facilitate better recovery.
Hope this helps.
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    « Reply #4 on: February 05, 2012, 10:34:41 AM »
    It's really odd how beginners only ever want to do splits and resist FB routines. I was guilty of this until I saw reason.

    Splits can be useful once you get to a decent standard, but if you're squatting less than 1.5xBW then forget it. Stick to FB and you'll make much better gains.
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    « Reply #5 on: February 05, 2012, 10:41:05 AM »
    Quote from: Filip_CRO on February 05, 2012, 06:27:30 AM
    In FBW you do compounds so if you do chin ups and rows you did 6 sets for back and biceps. This is 18 sets for back a week + deadlifts. Same is with all other muscles.


    this is exactly right, no split will have you doing heavy compound exercises for the same muscle group 3 times a week.  benching 3 times a week, often squatting or deadlifting 3 times  week, overhead press a few times a week, its a very intense way to work out.  trust me, those extra isolation  movements that you do in a split routine like side raises or dumbell flys are not going to help you pack on the pounds.
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    « Reply #6 on: February 07, 2012, 08:40:43 AM »
    Guys thnx for replies, wanna make clear that in not a beginner.
    I can do 28-29 normal pull ups, bench 115kg ( i weight 72 ) and squat 120 kg almost.

    Thats why im sceptical
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    « Reply #7 on: February 07, 2012, 09:15:19 AM »
    I personally rather do splits, FBW just isnt for me and I've been able to move along just fine without doing FBW's. Your not a beginner so why are you wanting to change? have you switched up your workouts at all in the last 2 yrs? a lil more info about what your doing now would be helpful.

    And just to add the claim that iso's wont help you " pack o the pounds" is just plain stupid.
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    « Reply #8 on: February 07, 2012, 09:20:12 AM »
    Quote from: Daddids on February 07, 2012, 08:40:43 AM
    Guys thnx for replies, wanna make clear that in not a beginner.
    I can do 28-29 normal pull ups, bench 115kg ( i weight 72 ) and squat 120 kg almost.

    Thats why im sceptical

    To continue when the thought of giving up comes to mind is when the actual battle is beginning. :3  If your splits are working and giving you gains, why change it? :3 If you're interested, why not give full body workouts a try and determine for yourself it it's for you or not for you.

    3 sets per body part is enough.  I only do two. Tongue
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    « Reply #9 on: February 07, 2012, 01:13:39 PM »
    Quote from: Goose2011 on February 07, 2012, 09:15:19 AM
    And just to add the claim that iso's wont help you " pack o the pounds" is just plain stupid.

    thanks for the insult
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