Weight Training Routines
Whatever your fitness goal might be, weight training routines are always an important thing to consider if you want to maximize your results. The main focus of this article is to help you set up some weight training routines that fit your needs and maximize your results. Let’s start by saying here that the idea behind the setting of some weight training routines is to get to work all your body muscle groups in a weekly basic while maximizing results.
Workouts Splitting
Considering some weight training routines based on a full body workout can be productive if you are a beginner, but when done for too long it can become obsolete, as a result you could end up hitting a plateau. With that said, splitting your workouts will make your weight training routines a lot more effective as you will be able to do more exercises for each muscle group you choose in every session (learn more here).
When it comes to splitting your workouts, there are a lot of options so feel free to choose the one you feel comfortable with. We included here as example a common split that you may consider using when setting up your weight training routines:
- Mon: chest - biceps
- Tues: off
- Wed: shoulders - triceps
- Thurs: off
- Fri: back - abs
- Sat: legs - forearms
- Sun: off
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Important Stuffs To Consider When Setting Up Your Weight Training Routines
- Number of Exercises used for each muscle group: to ovoid overtraining, beginner can usually stick with one exercise (intermediate and advanced bodybuilders can obviously do more).
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Number of sets for each exercise: in most cases 2 to 4 sets can be done for each exercise Number of reps for each set: a 6-15 range will normally do best (it all depends on your fitness goals, muscle group worked etc). Here how it works: start by doing let’s say 8 reps per set (just an example here) and try to increase that number as you go. Once you become capable of doing 12 or more without sacrificing the exercise proper form, switch to a heavier weight and redo the cycle.
- Resting time between sets: it all depends on your workout intensity among other factors, but it should be kept in a way to let your body breath without over-resting.
Please keep in mind that all these above mentioned numbers depends on various factors and obviously deviations are possible.
By now you should have an idea on how to set your weight training routine, and again feel free to change anything and to choose what works best for you. Also, don't forget to change your routine often to stay motivated and get full benefits from your workouts.
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