Split versus full body...

cleanbluesky · 02-02-2009, 20:03

Anyone got any thoughts on this...

I've always thought a rationale behind split was that it allowed more resources to be used in building a specific part... BUUUUUUUT full-body might be better because when I'm actually doing something instead of just training (climbing, whatever) I'm using my whole body and it is often a good idea to train in the way that you wish to play.

Piggymon · 02-02-2009, 21:27

Depends what your goal is I guess

As you say, if building muscles then a split is better as you're allowing the muscles to recover longer.

How many days would you be doing a fully body and what exercises would you be doing ? I personally can't imagine doing squats more than once a week

I personally do a 2 day split with boxing and Muay Thai in between.

Roberta · 02-02-2009, 21:38

As Piggy says, depends on your goals.

Desmo · 02-02-2009, 21:38

As Piggy says, depends on your goals really. If you're looking to build mass, a two, three or more day split is better as it allows more time for that muscle group to recover. Remember, muscles get bigger in the recovery stage as they're repairing. If you're just looking for an overall fitness and slight bulk, I don't think there's any real need to split. You'll still get some decent gains over time.

cleanbluesky · 02-02-2009, 21:40

BUUUUUUT, if you split you'll only work out each muscle group once a week rather than twice...

Piggymon · 02-02-2009, 21:42

But if you're wanting to BUILD muscle then once a week is more than enough

You're still using your muscles as you do your climbing training, you're just not training them directly

Piggymon · 02-02-2009, 21:44

Here's a training split, this dude is a top PRO bodybuilder

Mon: quads
Tue: chest, bicep
Wed: abs, calves
Thur: back
Fri: hams, calves
Sat: delts, triceps
Sun: off

cleanbluesky · 02-02-2009, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piggymon

But if you're wanting to BUILD muscle then once a week is more than enough

You're still using your muscles as you do your climbing training, you're just not training them directly

With climbing, I'm training them for different things compared to when I'm at the gym and as long as I'm not knackered there shouldn't be any interference (according to last month's FitPro anyway)...

I'm gonna google how long muscle takes to rebuild.

Piggymon · 02-02-2009, 21:47

www.muscletalk.co.uk

Best info you'll get

Roberta · 02-02-2009, 21:55

It all depends upon what you want to train for.

For example, I like to do workouts that help with my pole training. With this in mind I choose to lift light weights and do endurance work as I get my strength and power training while actually doing the pole work. I also train full body each time. It's how I prefer to work and what suits me.

02-02-2009, 20:03	#1
cleanbluesky Abandoned Ship Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 492	Split versus full body... Anyone got any thoughts on this... I've always thought a rationale behind split was that it allowed more resources to be used in building a specific part... BUUUUUUUT full-body might be better because when I'm actually doing something instead of just training (climbing, whatever) I'm using my whole body and it is often a good idea to train in the way that you wish to play.

02-02-2009, 21:27	#2
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	Depends what your goal is I guess As you say, if building muscles then a split is better as you're allowing the muscles to recover longer. How many days would you be doing a fully body and what exercises would you be doing ? I personally can't imagine doing squats more than once a week I personally do a 2 day split with boxing and Muay Thai in between. __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

02-02-2009, 21:38	#4
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	As Piggy says, depends on your goals really. If you're looking to build mass, a two, three or more day split is better as it allows more time for that muscle group to recover. Remember, muscles get bigger in the recovery stage as they're repairing. If you're just looking for an overall fitness and slight bulk, I don't think there's any real need to split. You'll still get some decent gains over time. __________________

02-02-2009, 21:42	#6
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	But if you're wanting to BUILD muscle then once a week is more than enough You're still using your muscles as you do your climbing training, you're just not training them directly __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

02-02-2009, 21:44	#7
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	Here's a training split, this dude is a top PRO bodybuilder Mon: quads Tue: chest, bicep Wed: abs, calves Thur: back Fri: hams, calves Sat: delts, triceps Sun: off __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

02-02-2009, 21:38	#3
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	As Piggy says, depends on your goals.

02-02-2009, 21:40	#5
cleanbluesky Abandoned Ship Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 492	BUUUUUUT, if you split you'll only work out each muscle group once a week rather than twice...

02-02-2009, 21:47	#9
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	www.muscletalk.co.uk Best info you'll get __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

02-02-2009, 21:55	#10
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	It all depends upon what you want to train for. For example, I like to do workouts that help with my pole training. With this in mind I choose to lift light weights and do endurance work as I get my strength and power training while actually doing the pole work. I also train full body each time. It's how I prefer to work and what suits me.