Gman27

Ok so i have heard many ways to get bigger faster. Of course taking in more calories than your burning, lots of protein and 5-6 meals a day. But what about the workouts? I have been doin full body workouts every other day at lower reps (4-8) so far. One of my friends is telling me to work individual muscles in an entire workout and workout everyday. For example hitting all the areas of the chest one day then do just arms the next. Which is better to get bigger faster?

CORUM

i use to do 2 body parts a day, say chest and tries. then i switched to a chest day, back day, legs, shoulder, and arms. it has worked so far, but i think that is just because i changed the workout.

abs0lut

Theirs no fast way to get big. Not even taking serious supplements (Steroids, Hormones, ect..) it all takes time. A lot of people say building muscle is about being in the gym everyday non stop. I'm not a doctor but my results show that REST is a very important part of getting "BIG". Rest being a big part of muscle development, you must learn how to manage your muscles. 48 hours (2days) is usually the best amount for me. Some times more.

What most people seem to forget is that most back workouts consist of bicep as a secondary use, so if you do back one day and arms the next day, you haven't rested your biceps yet. Same thing for chest/triceps and shoulders. These muscles are parented. When you bench you use your shoulders, chest, and triceps. Example: You work out all your chest and you decide to do Triceps the next day. Wonder why its still small or takes longer to grow. It's because you don't give it efficient time to recover. REST is the GOLDEN RULE!

My workout schedule consists of 4 workout days .
Mon- Back/Bicep or traps
Tues- Chest/triceps or shoulders.
Wed- Off. (Good day for a little cardio or leg workouts)
Thurs- Back/Bicep or Traps.
Fri- Chest/ shoulders or triceps.

I always rest my muscles two days. BUT IF YOUR STILL SOAR AFTER 48 HOURS you shouldn't work out those muscles because it may still be repairing. I usually do 4 different types of workouts for each muscle. Reps should be in 3 sets of 10,8,6. Always increasing in weight. You may even throw in a super set once in a while to give a lil more burn (DON'T GO TO CRAZY WITH THAT). But really anymore sets are just unnecessary.

I hope this helps. You need to give lifting time. 3 months is a good goal. One thing that truly does help you get bigger faster is having a lift buddy (spotter). You can get big alone but it does take longer. Working out with someone cuts that time by a lot. Of course someone that knows what there doing (NO CLOWNS). I don't recommend to much cardio on the fact that you'll burn Mass, which is needed to push around those plates. Mass gainer of some sort should help.

Gman27

yeah thanks man that really did help since yesterday i did a lot of back and chest workouts and today i WAS going to do all arms and legs.

CORUM

abs0lut.... do you actually do legs on wed. or think it is just a good idea?? you do everything twice a week except legs??? not a very well rounded program really. LEGS ARE KEY!!!

CORUM

and actually light cardio is not going to burn mass as long as you are eating. cardio will actually get the blood going and help with the lactic (sp?) acid and this will help with soreness

abs0lut

I don't like putting to much pressure on my legs. I learned the hard way in high school..Use to squat big weight 10 times for 3 sets almost every day in high school..reason was cuz I was an Offensive Lineman. Needed that leg power. Working out your legs isn't bad, and if you want to you can work it in more. I didn't mention lower back which is kinda good to work out but very dangerous. Legs and lower back are muscles used on a daily bases. A lot of people like putting pressure on these muscles (heavy weight) but when they hit a certain age they will start feeling the PAIN! Im only 20 and my knees are messed up. It's your body and if you want to work in those muscles go ahead. BUT word of advice keep it light don't over due it on your lower back and legs.

And Corum my workout schedule was just an example for the two day rest theory. I myself only stick to upper body. On Wednesdays I usually rest all day. I do jog sometimes after a workout..or before a workout but when I was training to increase my muscle mass I completely cut out running which helped me get results much quicker because I wasn't burning mass that I need to push around weight. When you have reached your desired goal of weight you put up..you can start running again...but fact is that you will lose some gains.

Example I was putting up 280 on bench around 8 times, I was weighing around 215. I began running and losing some weight (very little 205) and about 2 weeks and half go by and I drop to 260 on bench (muscle memory is still there. I can put up 280 again but like three times)
-20 pounds just for running a couple weeks and burning Fat and Mass. A buddy of mine in high school was a big cut guy his max on bench was 315. He was Shredded big guy. Now 22 years old doesn't run at all..puts up 345 max because of the more mass he has. Sure he's not cut up like in high school but he is stronger and bigger. One thing you must decide when you start lifting..Do you want to be BIG or Do you want to be Cut. Both at the same time are very hard thing to accomplish. Most people that are both, really big and cut is because its there job (career). due to the fact that you must devote your entire time to your body.

I now only stick to upper body with light jogs once in a while for the lactic acid, which does help with soar but so does resting. BUT IF YOU RUN U WILL BURN YOUR MASS. Most Big guys don't run at all. Again running isn't bad. I personally enjoy it. But if your goal is getting big well then I recommend not to but that's my opinion. I'm NOT A DOC just facts based on my results and friends of mine who have started doing these types of workouts.

(JUST REMEMBER 48 hour rest for any muscle you work out) ASK your Doctor about the rest time (trainers are not doctors!!). I strongly believe rest is the KEY to getting big.

DiGiTaL

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Merkaba

You get bigger by eating, working out and resting. There is no faster unless you want roids and/or extra fat and water.

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