Working out - Split routine or full body workout?!
Question: Working out - Split routine or full body workout.?
I would like to start working out soon, but am not sure what workout to follow. I am skinny and my goal is to simply gain muscle mass. To meet my goal, is it better to follow
A - Split body workout program where I would train the whole body over a 3 sessions (different muscles each session), and workout 5 days a week.
OR
B - A full body workout where I train every part of the body in one session, and work out 3 days of the week (Sun, Tue, Thurs)
It would be much more convenient to do option B...If i do do that then I would be following this plan
Squats 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Leg Extensions 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Leg Curls 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Dumbbell Pullovers 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Barbell Overhead Shoulder Press 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Seated Rows 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Bench Press 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Barbell Bicep Curls 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Tricep Extensions 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Weighted Pullups 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Weighted Dips 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Standing Calf Raises 1 X 8 - 12 reps
Abs - 1 X 10 - 15 reps
What should I do.?Health Question & Answer
A - Split body workout program where I would train the whole body over a 3 sessions (different muscles each session), and workout 5 days a week.
OR
B - A full body workout where I train every part of the body in one session, and work out 3 days of the week (Sun, Tue, Thurs)
It would be much more convenient to do option B...If i do do that then I would be following this plan
Squats 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Leg Extensions 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Leg Curls 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Dumbbell Pullovers 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Barbell Overhead Shoulder Press 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Seated Rows 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Bench Press 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Barbell Bicep Curls 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Tricep Extensions 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Weighted Pullups 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Weighted Dips 1 X 8 - 10 reps
Standing Calf Raises 1 X 8 - 12 reps
Abs - 1 X 10 - 15 reps
What should I do.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Try this..
Mon..Chest, Tri's, and Legs
Tue..Back, Bi's, and Legs (split the leg excercises into 2 diff days.)
Wed.. No weights, only cardio.
Thur..Same as Mon
Fri..Same as Tue
Sat & Sun..REST.Health Question & Answer
Mon..Chest, Tri's, and Legs
Tue..Back, Bi's, and Legs (split the leg excercises into 2 diff days.)
Wed.. No weights, only cardio.
Thur..Same as Mon
Fri..Same as Tue
Sat & Sun..REST.Health Question & Answer
I prefer option B, but with a change: go through your list at least twice, three times if you have time.
Add cardio (running or crosstrainer) on 3 of the other days.Health Question & Answer
Add cardio (running or crosstrainer) on 3 of the other days.Health Question & Answer