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Split Training vs Full Body Training
05 November 2009 22:15
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Ive read so many conflicting articles in magazines and on the web saying that one form is better than the other. Although I am concentrating on fat burning, I also want to maintain my current muscle mass, maybe gain some lean muscle along the way. Can someone please clarify which route I should be taking, hopefully based on some experience? Many thanks.
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
06 November 2009 08:12
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I'm not a fan really of a complete bodypart split where u do 1 main muscle group a day, I think the frequency is too low. U don't have to go the whole other way and do FBR there's also a middle-ground like push/pull/legs or upper/lower
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
06 November 2009 09:48
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In recent years I have have tended to switch, I do the 20 rep squat workout for 6 weeks and then my 3 day split for 2 months then switch back etc.
Sometimes life isn't the party we were expecting but since we're here we may as well dance ...................Quothe the Raven..........Nevermore...............
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
06 November 2009 10:49
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I much prefer split training, have tried FBW but didnt get nearly as good results from it, but as with the majority of things it will vary from person to person
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
06 November 2009 16:20
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both are good... for a beginner I'd tend to suggest full body - as you get more frequent practise at the important lifts in a shorter space of time
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
06 November 2009 17:49
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All have their place Whole body high weight low reps: good for 'keeping' muscle on a cut. Allows you to up frequency which is important. Splits: means you can go to town on the body part but there's a long time for recovery (good in a low cal enviroment). Freq is low though. Hard to meaningfully go to town on say legs when cals are low though.... Upper lower split: Nice trade off between the two.
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
10 November 2009 12:09
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i found doing a full body kept my enthusiasm up because i was doing my fave exercises on a regular basis. i started on a push pull legs routine and found i was making all kind of excuses to get out of leg days. not the best reason for doing them i know but this is just me.....
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
13 November 2009 09:35
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I think all have there own advantages and disadvantages you have to choose what work best for you. I prefer split training personally.
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
17 November 2009 15:20
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
19 November 2009 16:42
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I found much better results when switching to 3 day split. To keep motivated on parts I least like training i.e. legs, I add shoulders to that day as I enjoy shoulder press.
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Re:Split Training vs Full Body Training
21 November 2009 14:30
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I do mountain biking and also do thai boxing so i do full body strength and full body conditioning sessions, making good gains..
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