4x4 split?

[Godlike0856]

Due to my work I can not workout EOD, or ED. Usually, for me it is 3-4 intense days, and another 3-4 days rest from workouts. Is such a split still nice to run, or I should rather still do EOD in those short periods of time when I can train?

 

[Saiyan7]

I think you're probably not getting enough with 3-4 straight and then way too much with 3-4 off. Is it ideal? No. Is it better than nothing? Absolutely.


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[muskate]

Training for 3-4 days and then taking 3-4 days off isn't ideal. Ideally you would alternate training and rest days. That way your are constantly stimulating muscle protein synthesis.

I would do a workout like this MWF:
squat 5 x 5
deadlift 5 x 5
bench press 5 x 5
over head barbell press 5 x 5
wide grip chin up 5 x 5

Very effective and very simple. If you focus, you should be able to get the workout done in 60-75 minutes.

 

[stevesmi]

Due to my work I can not workout EOD, or ED. Usually, for me it is 3-4 intense days, and another 3-4 days rest from workouts. Is such a split still nice to run, or I should rather still do EOD in those short periods of time when I can train?

can you atleast do SOMETHING those days you are working? i mean how about 100 pushups? or do cardio? if you are on the road you can literally do workouts in your hotel room using a chair and the wall

 

[Jay Scott]

Due to my work I can not workout EOD, or ED. Usually, for me it is 3-4 intense days, and another 3-4 days rest from workouts. Is such a split still nice to run, or I should rather still do EOD in those short periods of time when I can train?

Usually its not the ED, EOD or any other pattern that you should workout, but listening to your body when it can and wants to do it

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

It would be tough to stick to that type of routine but it is better than the 95% of people that do no exercise at all. Steve gives you a good idea. Try to do some type of at home workouts on your typical off days.