Is it bad to train DAILY?

[genzoshen]

I've started to work-out 3 weeks ago, and i've really seen changes throughout my upper body. all i did was to work-out everyday, during the AM and PM... but a friend of my told me that it was really bad because of "muscle burn".

just hopping to hear from the experts

[bodybuilder]

I've started to work-out 3 weeks ago, and i've really seen changes throughout my upper body. all i did was to work-out everyday, during the AM and PM... but a friend of my told me that it was really bad because of "muscle burn".

just hopping to hear from the experts

surely it's bad , you would see changes of course during the first weeks (you are begginer) but soon you will stagnate and you find yourself in catabolique phaze , the best way to get big and to get muscle recovry is to train 4 days per week , even advanced bodybuilders train 4 days in off season period ( they train 6 days only to prepare a competition) , but the best routine is 4 days per week one time per day not the am and pm ,and think of good diet and to rest , they are the keys to build up strong body...by the way the diet counts more than training , good luck.

[Tourniquet416]

but how about if you train different muscles each day.

[bodybuilder]

but how about if you train different muscles each day.

hi
it's same , your muscles need rest , 6 days are ok but you would not gain muscles but definition , and you may loose weights ( if you train hard ) , 6 days per week will decrease yr strenght too .
there's another choice it's to train with weights 4 days per week and the other two days use them to train yr calves , abs and obliques .
peace

[El Kelio]

For a beginner i will suggest this :

Monday : Back, Triceps, Forearms

Tuesday : Chest, Biceps, Calves

Wednesday : Rest

Thursday : Shoulders, Traps, Abs

Friday : Legs

Saturday & Sunday : Rest

No more than 8 sets for each muscle group.
Healthy food, plenty of water and a lot of rest.

6 Months of hard work and you can get to the next level.
If only i had knew this 10 years ago, i would definitly be right now hitting the pros levels.


Believe me. In this case, less is more.

[bodybuilder]

i agree with you , when you train really hard using good form and lifting heavier weights everytime you go to gym then 4 days routine is enough , even if you are advanced bodybuilder ....................... i tried 6 days per week ( i have 12 years on bodybuilding) but i noticed that i dont gain mass but définition and symmetry and i lost weight and size too , 6 days is for pro bodybuilders who want to compete

[Carl]

El Kelio, you've demonstrated a beginner routine. Could you show us an intermediate and Pro routine? Or maybe someone else could?