Training body parts
How many times a week are you able to train each muscle group? Ive heard you can train each body part up to 6 times a week? is this possible? how would you go about going about this if you can?
It is possible, but think about it. When you train chest you ALSO train shoulders and triceps with them...naturally. I believe a good split is one you enjoy, and for me I enjoy pounding 1 bodypart at a time and doing squats daily! See my program here! https://content.tigerfitness.com/squat-every-day-rehab-health/
Can't seem to progressively overload
Hi Marc,
I've been training consistently for 2 1/2 to 3 years and I haven't been able to increase the weight I use to progressively overload for a while now, so my gains have stalled. I'm a smaller guy (5' 8" at 142 lbs) and I only manage to bench 145 lbs and squat 180 lbs for 6 reps. I workout at home, so I don't have a spotter or a full cage with pins if I fail, making it difficult to train beyond failure. I've tried drop sets and things like that, but I still can't increase me weight. Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks for you time.
You are at 145 for 6....Go to 155 and hit 4 reps and do it until you can get 6. Once you get 6, go to 155...and so on. You have to alter things
BCAA's
If you're already getting enough protein for the day (1-1.5g per lb.), or even more than enough, is it necessary to supplement with BCAA's as well?
Absolutely! Take DURING training to help build muscle and burn fat. Free form act much different than bonded when taken intraworkout. Consume 2 scoops Machine Fuel during training!
BODY FAT
Hi, I am a 62 year old male who over the past year and a half has lost 95 pounds my question is how can I lose the remaining body fat around my mid section?
I go to the gym 6 times a week and do steady state cardio 5 times a week for 40 minutes, am I doing too much, and will that keep me from achieving my goal of showing abs, I am not looking to get ripped just want to look good.
Thank you!
Nick M.
AWESOME WORK! You need to adjust your calories to lose. See www.dropfactorbook.com. You might need to break out a food scale to be accurate!
You will need to really overload to grow and gain strength. I would do less volume and more load
I never liked Keto and especially one that takes you in and out like this so energy source is always an issue. See www.dropfactorbook.com
How many sets per week per muscle group for size?
I know you have stated in the past that it's best to follow either a beyond failure style of training or a higher volume and less intense style because doing both volume and intensity can be too much. How many sets per week per muscle group would you say is optimal for muscle growth when comparing an intense beyond failure style to a higher volume style where failure is not reached as often. Thank you!
It just depends on the person! As you progress, you adapt to higher volumes. But there is no one size fits all for training. Here is a GREAT 4 day a week program with overload built in: https://content.tigerfitness.com/vpo-10-training-muscle-growth/
Help! How can I get my girlfriend more into fitness?
She keeps complaining about gaining weight but does not listen to me when I suggest what to do. I love fitness and so I teach her all I know. I take her to the gym with me but she is just not into it. We have tried running, hiking, you name it and she just wishes she can lose weight without work. Anything maybe I haven't thought of would be great. We will be trying kickboxing next week, hopefully she likes kicking and punching... Thanks.
The key is, don't nag her! She needs to want to do it. Invite her to train with you. If she doesn't want her, SUPPORT THAT! Trying to force her into your way of life will only drive you apart!
Nope--genetic insertions cannot be changed. All you can do is train it hard and make it grow! Here is a good program! https://content.tigerfitness.com/arm-workout-routine/
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