Max every other week?...

TriZZle305 · 06-03-2002, 05:40 PM

hello everyone, since i learned that it was ok to workout muscles every 3-4 days if you are 25 and younger ive been trying to rearrange my weekly routines..
i came up with this from this
Original
Mon-Chest/Shoulders/Tri's
Tue-Rest/Cardio/abs
Wed-Legs
Thu-Rest/Cardio/abs
Fri-Back/Traps/Bi's/Forearms
Sat-Rest/Cardio/abs
Sun-Full Rest

Revision
Mon-Chest/Shoulders/Tri's
Tue-Rest/Cardio/abs
Wed-Legs
Thu-Rest/Cardio/abs
Fri-Back/Traps/Bi's/Forearms
week1: Saturday-1rm(all muscles)/ Full Body workouts
week2: Saturday- High Rep/Burnouts(for all muscles)
Sun-Full Rest

My main question is, Is it ok to do my 1 rep max for all muscles every other week or should i have more time? anything else you can find wrong please tell me. thankyou

mick01 · 06-03-2002, 06:03 PM

I don’t see the reason to max out, other than ego. You can confirm your getting stronger each week by keeping your rep scheme the same and adding more weight, or by using the same weight with more reps.

Most competitive power lifters don’t even max out. They check they check their progress with triples.

Mick

TriZZle305 · 06-03-2002, 06:10 PM

lol ego is why im doing it

but will it hurt to max out? if so what would you recomend as an extra workout day or extra workouts to do on that day?

Triple Threat · 06-04-2002, 10:40 AM

If you must max out, you might want to try this.
Use your regular workouts to test your max.
Week 1, do maxes on Monday and regular workouts on Wednesday and Friday. Week 2, do maxes on Wednesday. Week 3 max on Friday. Take one week off from maxing, and then repeat cycle.

Solid_Steel · 06-05-2002, 12:27 PM

When i used to lift for strength only i'd only max 1 time pwer month. Then i switched to maxing about every 2 weeks like you're doing now , and i f***** up my shoulder. I kinda agree with Mick u can tell if your getting stronger without maxing.

TriZZle305 · 06-05-2002, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tidalwaverus
great advice captain deadlift that what I was told too. I found an artical I read said max up to 2 reps rest 30-60 sec then again 3-4 x's then 2 at failure
WOW what a differance I'm going to do this every 3 wks all m-groups and rest too if you want to get big I think this was the best advice for training

Do you mean a pyramid like 2rm and then 30-60 secnds and then decrease the weight and do a pyramid? i dont think i read it right will you elaborate on that i think i might use it

06-03-2002, 05:40 PM	#1
TriZZle305 Go Away Body Fat Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 809 Photos: 8	Max every other week?... hello everyone, since i learned that it was ok to workout muscles every 3-4 days if you are 25 and younger ive been trying to rearrange my weekly routines.. i came up with this from this Original Mon-Chest/Shoulders/Tri's Tue-Rest/Cardio/abs Wed-Legs Thu-Rest/Cardio/abs Fri-Back/Traps/Bi's/Forearms Sat-Rest/Cardio/abs Sun-Full Rest Revision Mon-Chest/Shoulders/Tri's Tue-Rest/Cardio/abs Wed-Legs Thu-Rest/Cardio/abs Fri-Back/Traps/Bi's/Forearms week1: Saturday-1rm(all muscles)/ Full Body workouts week2: Saturday- High Rep/Burnouts(for all muscles) Sun-Full Rest My main question is, Is it ok to do my 1 rep max for all muscles every other week or should i have more time? anything else you can find wrong please tell me. thankyou

06-03-2002, 06:03 PM	#2
mick01 Phyical Cultural-ist Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: AK (a.k.a middle of no where) Posts: 162	I don’t see the reason to max out, other than ego. You can confirm your getting stronger each week by keeping your rep scheme the same and adding more weight, or by using the same weight with more reps. Most competitive power lifters don’t even max out. They check they check their progress with triples. Mick
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TriZZle305 Go Away Body Fat Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 809 Photos: 8	lol ego is why im doing it but will it hurt to max out? if so what would you recomend as an extra workout day or extra workouts to do on that day?
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06-04-2002, 10:40 AM	#4
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,474 Photos: 6	If you must max out, you might want to try this. Use your regular workouts to test your max. Week 1, do maxes on Monday and regular workouts on Wednesday and Friday. Week 2, do maxes on Wednesday. Week 3 max on Friday. Take one week off from maxing, and then repeat cycle.

06-05-2002, 12:27 PM	#5
Solid_Steel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mpls , MN Posts: 42	When i used to lift for strength only i'd only max 1 time pwer month. Then i switched to maxing about every 2 weeks like you're doing now , and i f***** up my shoulder. I kinda agree with Mick u can tell if your getting stronger without maxing.