trying to fit it under 1 hr.

[sentricyphen]

im having a tough time fitting my workouts under one hour... it always seems to go over just a bit... into 1:05 or so...

-For the average bodybuilder, provided that form and intensity are applied, would 6 sets for small body parts , and 9 for large muscles do just as well as 9 and 12 respectively?

-also, would it be ok to train shoulders as though they were a large muscle?

 

[P-funk]

who cares??? It is not a race. My workouts go as long as they need to. If I am going heavy then I need to rest longer inbetween sets so that will have an impact. Sometimes my workouts are 45min and other times they are 90min (especially if I do abs and/or some cardio). Don't worry about the time, just workout.

 

[gr81]

dude, there is really no need to worry about an hr and 5 mins. its once you start going over ot like and hr and a half or so, then I would try to get it down. you really shouldn't worry. WOs like back and legs almost always go over an hr for me. And yes, train the shouilders like they are a large muscle. You gotta train it heavy for sure. If you just stick to little db raises then you are gonna have a rough time adding mass to them. You need to hit hard with heavy pressing movements.

 

[P-funk]

yeah, I train shoulders like a large muscle group also.....high volume for everything.

 

[gr81]

 

[prophet]

my workouts take awhile sometimes also.. especially leg/shoulder day. eh

 

[sentricyphen]

hmm. well cortisol increases after an hour.
i'm just concerned about muscle breakdown.


what would be better, to train for 1:20 or so, with 9 for small 12 for large, or keep it under 1 hr with 6 and 9?

 

[sentricyphen]

from an article that came up in a query:

"Do not train for more than an hour, 30-40 minutes being the optimal length.

It is scientifically proven that this shorter duration training maximizes your hormonal spikes. Training any longer is going to increase your secretion of cortisol, a catabolic hormone. Your routines also need to have a "sprint-like" quality to them to maintain maximum intensity. If you train too long you are going to pace yourself, whether that be consciously or subconsciously."

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/james1.htm

-there are so many other sources that share similar positions...
i am just having a difficult time accepting what you are both telling me when all research suggest otherwise.

 

[prophet]

so, do like you said and cut down the sets.. scientific evidence tells you to keep it under an hour yet you ask us if you should do less sets? logic should tell you that if you're not doin it under an hour, cut the sets.. personally, i go 9 sets fro big muscles and 6 for small

 

[Flex]

try doing a REAL leg workout in under an hour.....nearly impossible if you're doing it right.

 

[sentricyphen]

Originally posted by prophet
so, do like you said and cut down the sets.. scientific evidence tells you to keep it under an hour yet you ask us if you should do less sets? logic should tell you that if you're not doin it under an hour, cut the sets.. personally, i go 9 sets fro big muscles and 6 for small

yes, i agree with you.
but it is clear from the other replies that some think that their bodies can manage a greater load.

 

[prophet]

i don't think that's the case.. they just can't get it right under 1hr.. i can't get my leg days under an hour either.. not cuz i think my body can handle it but because it just takes awhile and there's nothing i willin to cut from it.. i say you dont worry about a 10 or 20 mins over

 

[Skib]

my work outs almost always last an hour and 15/20 minutes

 

[Rocco32]

Are you guys talking strictly weights, or cardio too? Just weights I go about 45 min, but if you add in abs and cardio then at least 1hr 15min.

 

[Arnold]

one hour is a good goal, but it does not mean that you have to train exactly 60 minutes, not one minute under or over. sometimes I train 45 minutes, other times it could last one hour and 10 minutes, but my average workout is one hour.

however, you could always cut your rest time in between sets down a bit, and/or cut down on the volume to shorten your training time a bit if you're concerned.

 

[sentricyphen]

cool then,

i guess maybe im just a bit too strict.