training split

wheelchairMOFO · 01-08-2001, 08:02 AM

Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out a good training split for my workouts. Since I'm in a wheelchair it's kinda hard to keep switching from bench to bench during a workout, so I want your opinion on this .
This is what I am going to try to stick with since it envolves the least amount of me getting my ass off my benches in the basement.
Day 1- Arms
Day 2-back, shoulders
Day 3- Chest
Is this totally out of the question or is it possible to stick with this and still be properly trainig my different muscle groups??

Thanks !!

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crowman · 01-08-2001, 09:23 AM

Your split looks fine, but I can't really say if you are properly training the different muscle groups without knowing what exercises you do.

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-Crowman
MASS ABOVE ALL

cutemonkey · 01-08-2001, 09:48 AM

Well, you might want to do a push/pull split because on your current routine, you would be working your triceps three times a week o consecutive days. Here's what I suggest:

Day 1:
Chest/Triceps

Day 2:
Back/Biceps

Day 3:
Shoulders/Traps

I don't know what kind of equipment you have in your basement, but you should be able to get a good workout with a bench and a set of free weights.

**Prince** · 01-08-2001, 01:20 PM

the last routine posted is fine, but what about some rest days in between?

Large And In Charge · 01-08-2001, 01:22 PM

It looks like this question is for moderators only! lol

A push/pull routine like cutemonkey has given you, is a way to go but then it might not work for you either. You'll just have to experiment a little to see what is best for you. What does a cutemonkey know anyways besides being cute, but that's another story. lol

I would however stick with all free weight exercises for now. This site gives you written instructions and animated demonstrations of most exercises you will find in a gym:
http://gymamerica.com/gymamerica/exe...,3124,,00.html

Just click on the exercise that you are interested in. To cut down your transfers from bench to bench, use an adjustable bench so if you want to do something that is incline or flat, it is all right there. Good luck to you and let me know how it works out!

wheelchairMOFO · 01-08-2001, 02:29 PM

thanks for all your opinions guys! I do have another question for all of you though.
Is it ok to work out twice in day?? The problem is that today it took me a long time to work my biceps but I wanted to do my back on the same day, I was going to work my back tonight so that I get both body parts in on the same day. I have a feeling that it is not good to work out twice in a day so I want to hear what you guys have to say.

Peace!

**Prince** · 01-08-2001, 02:49 PM

Yes, it's okay to do a split. Most people don't have time for this, typically pro bodybuilders use them.
An example would be back in the morning, biceps in the evening.

wheelchairMOFO · 01-08-2001, 03:04 PM

thanks Prince... or is it the artist formerly known as prince?? either way , thanks!

Scotty the Body · 01-08-2001, 10:15 PM

I'd go with the routine Cutemonkey gave.
You can do almost all the exercises with DB so your not movin plates around so much.

Y2A · 01-10-2001, 08:03 AM

Yeah, its ok to do a morning/evening split. Try to do the "bigger" muscle early in the day though, i.e. back in the AM, bi's in the PM.

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You've just read a post by the Millennium Man, Y2A, and you will NEVER, EEEEEVER, be the same again...

wheelchairMOFO · 01-10-2001, 08:30 AM

thanks for all the info guys! You are all a big help, take it easy !

01-08-2001, 08:02 AM	#1
wheelchairMOFO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Windsor,ONtario,Canada Posts: 5	training split Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out a good training split for my workouts. Since I'm in a wheelchair it's kinda hard to keep switching from bench to bench during a workout, so I want your opinion on this . This is what I am going to try to stick with since it envolves the least amount of me getting my ass off my benches in the basement. Day 1- Arms Day 2-back, shoulders Day 3- Chest Is this totally out of the question or is it possible to stick with this and still be properly trainig my different muscle groups?? Thanks !! ------------------

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01-08-2001, 09:23 AM	#2
crowman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: PA Posts: 211	Your split looks fine, but I can't really say if you are properly training the different muscle groups without knowing what exercises you do. ------------------ -Crowman MASS ABOVE ALL

01-08-2001, 09:48 AM	#3
cutemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 34	Well, you might want to do a push/pull split because on your current routine, you would be working your triceps three times a week o consecutive days. Here's what I suggest: Day 1: Chest/Triceps Day 2: Back/Biceps Day 3: Shoulders/Traps I don't know what kind of equipment you have in your basement, but you should be able to get a good workout with a bench and a set of free weights.

01-08-2001, 01:20 PM	#4
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,520 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	the last routine posted is fine, but what about some rest days in between?

01-08-2001, 01:22 PM	#5
Large And In Charge Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 355	It looks like this question is for moderators only! lol A push/pull routine like cutemonkey has given you, is a way to go but then it might not work for you either. You'll just have to experiment a little to see what is best for you. What does a cutemonkey know anyways besides being cute, but that's another story. lol I would however stick with all free weight exercises for now. This site gives you written instructions and animated demonstrations of most exercises you will find in a gym: http://gymamerica.com/gymamerica/exe...,3124,,00.html Just click on the exercise that you are interested in. To cut down your transfers from bench to bench, use an adjustable bench so if you want to do something that is incline or flat, it is all right there. Good luck to you and let me know how it works out!

01-08-2001, 02:29 PM	#6
wheelchairMOFO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Windsor,ONtario,Canada Posts: 5	thanks for all your opinions guys! I do have another question for all of you though. Is it ok to work out twice in day?? The problem is that today it took me a long time to work my biceps but I wanted to do my back on the same day, I was going to work my back tonight so that I get both body parts in on the same day. I have a feeling that it is not good to work out twice in a day so I want to hear what you guys have to say. Peace!

01-08-2001, 02:49 PM	#7
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,520 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	Yes, it's okay to do a split. Most people don't have time for this, typically pro bodybuilders use them. An example would be back in the morning, biceps in the evening.

01-08-2001, 03:04 PM	#8
wheelchairMOFO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Windsor,ONtario,Canada Posts: 5	thanks Prince... or is it the artist formerly known as prince?? either way , thanks!

01-08-2001, 10:15 PM	#9
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	I'd go with the routine Cutemonkey gave. You can do almost all the exercises with DB so your not movin plates around so much.

01-10-2001, 08:03 AM	#10
Y2A Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1	Yeah, its ok to do a morning/evening split. Try to do the "bigger" muscle early in the day though, i.e. back in the AM, bi's in the PM. ------------------ You've just read a post by the Millennium Man, Y2A, and you will NEVER, EEEEEVER, be the same again...

01-10-2001, 08:30 AM	#11
wheelchairMOFO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Windsor,ONtario,Canada Posts: 5	thanks for all the info guys! You are all a big help, take it easy !