Strapped for time! Need an effective workout!

mamck688 · 12-04-2003, 03:18 PM

Hey guys

I don't have alot of time to workout these days. What is a good routine that is effective and still builds a substantial amount of mass? I haven't workouted out in 3 weeks b/c I've been so busy. Help!

BabsieGirl · 12-04-2003, 03:32 PM

**P-funk** · 12-04-2003, 06:34 PM

how much time do you have? Two times a week? Three times a week? Four times a week?

HoldDaMayo · 12-04-2003, 07:21 PM

I think you can build mass with a good diet and 3 hours weight training a week...

Deeznuts · 12-04-2003, 09:43 PM

I'd do a real high intensity workout targeting only two muscle groups a day if you do this right it shouldn't take real long. You'd also have to get on a pretty good diet...

Dante B. · 12-05-2003, 03:13 AM

Putting aside all the relevant details (why can't you workout, what do you mean by "substantial mass," etc):

Push/pulls are an excellent way to train when time is limited, as well as the number of days you can exercise per week.

It's really quite amazing how so few people ever tried a push/pull, or recognize the many advantages it offers (even when time is not limited).

Then again, I'm not surprised at all.

SJ69 · 12-07-2003, 08:04 PM

Do alot of super-sets, saves time and ups the intensity (but lowers the weight you can use). For ex, for tris try this -
skull crushers, then close grip bench then push downs - NO REST between sets 3 or 4 of these super sets takes about 10 minutes and you have effectively given your tris's one heelova workout.
For bi's try "walking down the rack" Grab some dumbells you can curl for 5 reps, do your reps, put them down, then grab the next lighter set go to failure, then keep repeating. 5 minutes of this and you CAN"T do much more, that's it, your done.
Just some examples of time savers, hope you can use it !!

camarosuper6 · 12-08-2003, 03:36 PM

If I were so busy I would just workout once every 3 days, maybe 4 depending on recovery ability, and just take two bp at at time.

Maybe..... Day one, Chest and Back

Day 2 Legs

Day 3 Shoulders/Arms

There are a million combinations. Dont think in terms of getting so many workouts in a week, your body doesnt understand weeks and days, it only understands when IT is ready to train again. Id say train hard when you have time, and when you feel compltely rested, go for your next workout. Whether it be 2 days later, or 7 days later.

Just my humble opinion.

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12-04-2003, 03:32 PM	#2
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12-04-2003, 06:34 PM	#3
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12-04-2003, 07:21 PM	#4
HoldDaMayo Just call me Mayo Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,917 Photos: 4	I think you can build mass with a good diet and 3 hours weight training a week...
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12-04-2003, 09:43 PM	#5
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	I'd do a real high intensity workout targeting only two muscle groups a day if you do this right it shouldn't take real long. You'd also have to get on a pretty good diet...
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12-05-2003, 03:13 AM	#6
Dante B. Non Compost Mentis Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 598 Photos: 8	Putting aside all the relevant details (why can't you workout, what do you mean by "substantial mass," etc): Push/pulls are an excellent way to train when time is limited, as well as the number of days you can exercise per week. It's really quite amazing how so few people ever tried a push/pull, or recognize the many advantages it offers (even when time is not limited). Then again, I'm not surprised at all.
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12-07-2003, 08:04 PM	#7
SJ69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 1,023 Photos: 1	Do alot of super-sets, saves time and ups the intensity (but lowers the weight you can use). For ex, for tris try this - skull crushers, then close grip bench then push downs - NO REST between sets 3 or 4 of these super sets takes about 10 minutes and you have effectively given your tris's one heelova workout. For bi's try "walking down the rack" Grab some dumbells you can curl for 5 reps, do your reps, put them down, then grab the next lighter set go to failure, then keep repeating. 5 minutes of this and you CAN"T do much more, that's it, your done. Just some examples of time savers, hope you can use it !!
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12-08-2003, 03:36 PM	#8
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