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 Changing training routine every X weeks, how ?
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mth Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 74) |
posted May 15, 2000 09:48 AM
  
You always hear that you should change your routine every 6-8 weeks just because your muscles get used to the excercises your doing. Ok I know that, but how should I change it, should I be doing different excercises (Don't want to cut the best musclesbuilding excercises out of my routine) or should I change the order and on a chest/shoulders/tri's day start with shoulders instead of chest.... What should I change ... Thnx, Mike IP: Logged |
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Quadzilla43 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 388) |
posted May 15, 2000 10:29 AM
alright, changing a routine includes many different things: Pace during workout If u change one or two of these factors ur workout will no doubt give u a new experience. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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bluesy Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 251) |
posted May 15, 2000 12:07 PM
i actualy chage a little bit everytime i train, just so i dont get bored, that way i allso prevent the body from being used to a workout. Bluesy IP: Logged |
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Stone Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 50) |
posted May 15, 2000 04:38 PM
The trick is to detect when it is getting stagnant and when to anticipate it ahead of time. Look for the signs before you change, that way you save wasted gym time following a set schedule. Look for a lack of soreness in the belly of your muscles, not getting tired, not getting a pump, and in general not feeling like you are getting anywhere. I personally never follow set schedules to the letter. I vary my routine based on what needs more work. For example, my quads get big really fast if I work them every week, while my biceps grow more slowly. So I alternate the quads every other week or so and work the biceps once or twice a week including the basic exercises. Be flexible, have fun, and be inventive. Sticking to a set routine will not guarantee success. Look for new exercises and invent a few of your own. Change the angle you hold the dumbbell when you curl, change the direction of the way you do lateral raises. To some degree you need to still have control and form but there is a some latitude to how you hold the weight. Read more about true form like trying to pull your elbows in as close as possible when you do triceps. READ READ READ. The more you read about this stuff the more you will find out what is really important and what is BS. Gawd I love this stuff! IP: Logged |
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markaveli222 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 68) |
posted June 04, 2000 04:00 AM
I am with Bluesy on this one I change mine just about every week. IP: Logged |
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Rexie317 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 50) |
posted June 04, 2000 12:06 PM
What I do is use two programs. Alternating them about every two weeks to a month. I use the same split, but do different exercises for them, so my body is always guessing and I don't get bored out my mind b/c we all know if something is boring then we sure as hell ain't gonna do it if we don't have to. So if your split is (for the sake of argument and so I don't get too detailistic )upper one day and then lower, then off or cardio the next day. Upper- program A for 2 weeks Lower- program A for 2 weeks Off or cardio (2 weeks later) Upper- program B for 2 weeks Lower- program B for 2 weeks Off or cardio Then repeat the cycle. Remember though there are no gaurentees with my lay out. It works for me so I consider it a good idea. Also I like Quadzilla's tips and am gonna incorporate them into my programs so I'll be a tank for next year. The goon that gave my ass a concussion last season won't know what hit him when he comes into the zone with his head down...Oh man nothing sends a rush through your body like leveling someone bigger than you. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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