Hello, I’m curious if anyone has experience with a full body routine 4 times weekly. This would be done with one rest day between training days and would roll through the week so no M, W, F and two days off. I would do one lift per muscle, primarily compound lifts but I would throw in some curls, …

I’m not a beginner and am hoping for discussion on frequency vs. volume from experienced lifters. Hopefully this placement will be informative for others too.

[quote]LoRez wrote: The only thing that stands out about a 4x full-body routine is that many sources recommend a minimum of 72 hours recovery time per muscle group. [/quote] Lol, I’d die of boredom. OP - it’s doable. A: Do 5x5, but ramp up up to the last three sets - eg 100 x5, 150 x5, 200 3x5 …

[quote]caveman101 wrote: [quote]LoRez wrote: The only thing that stands out about a 4x full-body routine is that many sources recommend a minimum of 72 hours recovery time per muscle group. [/quote] Lol, I’d die of boredom. OP - it’s doable. A: Do 5x5, but ramp up up to the last three sets - e…

Well, doesn’t look like this got many bites. Just my own experience, 1.5 weeks after increasing frequency and volume. I have less energy, and I’m sleeping more. I still think it’s just a matter of my body adapting, and will go away within another week or less. I’ve also been needing to eat more.…

Yeah, would be nice if it could go to BB again. I’m not working my joints any harder than a 4 day or 6 day split myself, if anything they are getting a break with a day between sessions. Fish oil is good, I’ve always had good results with glucosamine/chondroiten/msm though I know their efficacy has…

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[quote]RampantBadger wrote: If you’re prepared to work hard… [image] Alpha's Work II So it has been close to a year since I deleted my last log from here, and not having it has taught me two things. The first being: keeping an online log keeps me more accountable, disciplined, and mot…

Although it looks like more volume will be required.

Whole body 4-5x a week. Alternating fast with heavy sessions. More explosive stuff than heavy grinding stuff. Squatting is done 4x a week. Sprinting, jumping and throwing of things is done on a frequent basis. Going to failure very seldom. Training for success.

I did whole body 2 years ago for 7-8 months. Every other day. I had been laid up with injuries and hadn’t lifted for 7 months. It was great to go in with a simple plan and just hammer it out, no bullshit, just lifting. Got strength back quickly, recovery was no problem.

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RampantBadger September 6, 2012, 11:37pm 9

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