Thread: Full body workout question

that will be fine.

I think it would be okay. I am a fiend for rows and posterior chain work, but you could make some pretty serious gains like that.

But presumably you would need to throw some extra bits and bobs in right? I dunno like a few curls or summit? (or am I being a bit dim here...?)

Originally Posted by jcmaddn

I read the training 101 thread but I still have a question. If you did squats, bench press and pull ups as your main lifts 3 times a week is that ok? I'm not sure if that would be too much in one day or if it should be split up.

You could do very well with that I think - if you kept focused.

I think that done right , with sufficient progression and monthly deloading you could grow like a horse or at least as long as you eat like one.to keep it as simple as possible yet inject a little variety you could alternate with this like so...

Workout A

Squat
Chins
Bench


Workout B

Deads
Military press
BB Rows


good luck!

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

I think that done right , with sufficient progression and monthly deloading you could grow like a horse or at least as long as you eat like one.to keep it as simple as possible yet inject a little variety you could alternate with this like so...

Workout A

Squat
Chins
Bench


Workout B

Deads
Military press
BB Rows


good luck!

There you go!!! Do that as suggested.

he said his main 3 lifts

Originally Posted by JonnyStead

But presumably you would need to throw some extra bits and bobs in right? I dunno like a few curls or summit? (or am I being a bit dim here...?)

I find that unnecessary. Is it beneficial? Perhaps, depending on your goal. The only real accessory work I've done consistently for a while is external rotations and grip work.

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

I think that done right , with sufficient progression and monthly deloading you could grow like a horse or at least as long as you eat like one.to keep it as simple as possible yet inject a little variety you could alternate with this like so...

Workout A

Squat
Chins
Bench


Workout B

Deads
Military press
BB Rows


good luck!

Yeah, I like this approach a lot. Whoa, I misread. I thought it said Week A and Week B, not "Workout."

Ok when do the As and Bs come into play? Or can you say Week instead?

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Yeah, I like this approach a lot. Whoa, I misread. I thought it said Week A and Week B, not "Workout."

Ok when do the As and Bs come into play? Or can you say Week instead?

I would alternate between them every other workout.

Thanks for the advice, a couple of things though. Are BB rows the most effective way to develop the back (more effective than pull ups)? Also I never have really done deadlifts intensely before so should i still consider doing them or just stick with squats?

Originally Posted by jcmaddn

Thanks for the advice, a couple of things though. Are BB rows the most effective way to develop the back (more effective than pull ups)? Also I never have really done deadlifts intensely before so should i still consider doing them or just stick with squats?

Both are great for developing the back, but rows are going to involve scapular retraction, and therefore the traps and rhomboids should be stimulated more.

It's not too late to start deadlifting. Just start out light enough that you can get your form solid. Don't worry about not being able to go balls to the wall right away.

Um... this is very interesting actually - I'm due to start a new regime in a few weeks - should I be shifting to just these 6 exercises split over the 2 workout sessions in the week? I dunno - maybe I'm being silly but it just doesnt feel like thats doing enough - but I am a fan of working smarter not harder...

Originally Posted by JonnyStead

Um... this is very interesting actually - I'm due to start a new regime in a few weeks - should I be shifting to just these 6 exercises split over the 2 workout sessions in the week? I dunno - maybe I'm being silly but it just doesnt feel like thats doing enough - but I am a fan of working smarter not harder...

That is certainly enough, but you don't have to follow such a low volume workout. Of course, you could increase the frequency instead and do a push-pull full body split 4 days a week to accumulate more volume throughout the week.

Something like this:

Workout A:
Deadlift
Chinup
Row

Workout B:
Squat
Military Press
Bench Press

Perform workout A Monday and Thursday; perform workout B Tuesday and Friday.

Originally Posted by CowPimp

That is certainly enough, but you don't have to follow such a low volume workout. Of course, you could increase the frequency instead and do a push-pull full body split 4 days a week to accumulate more volume throughout the week.

Something like this:

Workout A:
Deadlift
Chinup
Row

Workout B:
Squat
Military Press
Bench Press

Perform workout A Monday and Thursday; perform workout B Tuesday and Friday.

Good thoughts - thanks dude!