This is going to make some "experts" think I am crazy, but I say; "No, do a full body workout !" There are a few reasons I say this;

This is one of the main reasons I like to do full body workouts, you work out two or three days a week, and get great results. You probably know that you need to give your muscles time to recuperate after a workout, so you can't work a body part two days in a row. If you do try to work a body part too often, then you are bound to become a victim of Over Training, a very real phenomenon that will put an end to your progress and throw a wet blanket on your enthusiasm. With my method, you work out Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, then take the weekend off, (actually, any three days is fine, I just like that particular schedule). If you look at it, by doing three sets per body part , (See: Sets, Reps and Weight), three days a week, you have accomplished nine sets. This is about the same as what the "experts" prescribe anyway ! You probably noticed I said two or three times a week. I believe that you should perform three workouts a week to get maximum benefits, however research has indicated that two workouts a week is almost as effective.

This is true. Many people will be quick to point out that since the use of split training has increased, physiques have gotten bigger and better. However, this does not prove cause and effect. In the same period of time, supplements have been highly developed, diet and nutrition have been improved, and Steroid use has gone through the roof, with "improvements" in steroids by leaps and bounds. I think these factors have had more impact than split training has.

You must change your routine periodically to continue to stimulate your muscles into adaptation. If you pound out the same workout endlessly, your muscles become accustomed to it, and do not react as positively anymore. So every 2-3 weeks change those exercises, order of exercises, and even throw in a circuit training cycle once in a while. (See: Sets, Reps and Weight). My Printable Workout Logs provide for a different workout every two weeks to make it easy on you. You also might think about altering your set and rep structure every so often, (See: Periodization and Intensity).

As I said above, your body needs time to recuperate after an effective workout. 48 hours between workouts for any given muscle is a good guideline, but you may find that you need more time to recuperate. This is fine, and should not worry you. I do not advocate being lazy, but if your muscles are still sore from a previous workout, you would be well advised to wait another day before hitting the weights. (See: Over Training) Your body also needs a break from long term stress applied over a period of time, (See: Periodization and Intensity).

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