Body Part Split?

Training Bodybuilding
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I’ve been training for 3 years on and off. I’ve done the basics: bench, chins, squats, deads, rows, etc…

Some of my previous bests:

Squat: 315
Bench 235
Dead: 300
Chins: BW + 45 for reps

As of right now, my numbers are significantly lower because I didn’t take my training seriously for the past 1.5 years and did not commit.

I would consider my exercise technique in all of these lifts to be excellent.

One of my goals is to build a balanced “bodybuilder” physique and put on as much muscle as I can.

My question is… should I eventually employ a “bodybuilder” body part split into my training?

and

If so… at what point in my training career would I be ready for this?

I’ve always been told that performing a body part split (ie: chest day, back day etc…) does not yield the best results as an upper/lower body day or total body workouts, yet bodybuilders train in a body part split program?

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[quote]marko_racic wrote:
I’ve been training for 3 years on and off. I’ve done the basics: bench, chins, squats, deads, rows, etc…

Some of my previous bests:

Squat: 315
Bench 235
Dead: 300
Chins: BW + 45 for reps

As of right now, my numbers are significantly lower because I didn’t take my training seriously for the past 1.5 years and did not commit.

I would consider my exercise technique in all of these lifts to be excellent.

One of my goals is to build a balanced “bodybuilder” physique and put on as much muscle as I can.

My question is… should I eventually employ a “bodybuilder” body part split into my training?
[/quote]

Yes.

Right now.

While upper/lower and TBT are appropriate for some goals, a body part split is the best way to train given your stated goals: a balanced “bodybuilder” physique and as much mass as possible.

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Bloodandiron

I appreciate your advice, thank you.

I haven’t hit those numbers (stated in my original post) in approximately 1.5 - 2 years.

As of right now, my lifts are lower, however, I have been consistently training again 3 times a week for the past 3 weeks.

One question…

Should I start a body part split program now or wait until I gain some of my strength back.

Thank you,

Marko.

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It doesn’t matter. Unless you quit with the “on and off” crap you’ll never get anywhere and your training methods won’t matter one bit.

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[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
It doesn’t matter. Unless you quit with the “on and off” crap you’ll never get anywhere and your training methods won’t matter one bit.[/quote]

This. Three week of consistent training? You can plan on going to the gym 12 times a week and have a whole split written out but if you don’t actually go and do it, it doesn’t matter.

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[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
It doesn’t matter. Unless you quit with the “on and off” crap you’ll never get anywhere and your training methods won’t matter one bit.[/quote]

Yes. Good point. A little harsh though…

Take it easy.

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If upper-lower splits and full body sessions were “better” than bodypart splits for BODYBUILDING, don’t you think bodybuilders would use them?!

There isn’t one current-day, successful bodybuilder that uses an upper-lower split or full body sessions!

And what do those people who say that upper-lower and full-body sessions are “better” look like?

I don’t use bodypart splits anymore, but I’d be completely irresponsible to suggest dumb shit not applicable to bodybuilding!

Is there anyone with common sense left on this board?