Gains with full body works.

[jaojohnson1]

Because of my schedule I will not be able to make it to the gym more then twice a week.

But I was curious if I can still expect gains with full body workouts instead of using split routines. I'm new to training in general but I was told you must hit each muscle at least twice a week.

I guess what I'm asking is if this is a bad idea for someone who is looking to increase muslce mass. Thanks

 

[Elan]

If you can only make it twice a week then you deffo want to do full body workouts yes.

 

[tenpercent]

You can expect BETTER gains with a full body routine vs a split.

 

[jaojohnson1]

Even with two days a week? Do you think it's too much resting?


Thanks

 

[Elan]

it depends how well you know your body nd how you control yourself. If you over do it then you'll need 4 days rest. but if you work it out then 48-72hours will be perfect.

 

[jaojohnson1]

Thank you.

 

[tenpercent]

Even with two days a week? Do you think it's too much resting?


Thanks

One of the biggest myths in lifting is the whole non-stop trend. Rest is when you grow. Would 3 days a week be better. For most yes. Will 2 a week allow you to make gains. Absolutely.

 

[tenreps]

YES two days a week of full body is good ( three is better) but two, especially since you are a beginner should work, try to keep the intesity high.

 

[malkore]

As long as you are getting good intensity out of those two workouts, and eating right, you'll make gains.
I've done 3x a week fullbody, and when you first get started its almost over-doing it until the body adapts to getting 'beat down' thrice weekly.

Those one-body-part-aday splits are not for 'newcomers' and even most intermediate trainees won't get that much benefit from them. Most people never need to progress beyond anything more complex than push/pull/legs type splits.

 

[seentvcanada]

I agree resting is important. If you workout without resting your just asking for injury.