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fitness guru question: circuit training vs traditional
Posted on 1/18/16 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 1/18/16 at 6:19 pm
I have a buddy who I work out with that likes to do full body workouts a few times a week. His logic is that working out most systems alot will translate more to real world situations than your typical 2 systems a day system (chest/tri, back/bis, ect.)
I much prefer to do circuit training. I love doing PT pyramids/circuit training that use cardio and body weight exercises (pull ups, push ups, sit ups, quarter mile run).
Our conflicts comes because he thinks he will get more "gains" by doing his workouts instead of targeting specific areas. Anyone has insight for him?
I much prefer to do circuit training. I love doing PT pyramids/circuit training that use cardio and body weight exercises (pull ups, push ups, sit ups, quarter mile run).
Our conflicts comes because he thinks he will get more "gains" by doing his workouts instead of targeting specific areas. Anyone has insight for him?
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Posted on 1/18/16 at 6:43 pm to geauxtigers6492
Posted on 1/18/16 at 6:52 pm to geauxtigers6492
He isn't pushing himself very hard if he is doing his entire body a few times a week. Oh he may sweat and feel "a pump" but he isn't forcing growth.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 6:56 pm to geauxtigers6492
More of a reason to work out solo. Just grab someone when you need a spot.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 6:57 pm to Hoops
go to military athlete and just figure it out like everyone else
Posted on 1/18/16 at 6:57 pm to geauxtigers6492
It depends on what you want. Training the same muscle group several times a week won't really help to gain muscle or strength. It is good at maintanence and cardiovascular work. I do circuits a few times a year just to change my routine and shock my system, but I do t expect gains from it. However, anyone who works out regularly will tell you it really always comes down to diet regardless of what you want to accomplish.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 7:02 pm to Jyrdis
I do both. I do traditional Mon-Wednesday and then circuit training with the weight Thursday-Saturday. Works good on my body type.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 7:09 pm to BeachDude022
I would think the change between free weights and circuit training would be pretty beneficial.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 7:37 pm to Hoops
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He isn't pushing himself very hard if he is doing his entire body a few times a week. Oh he may sweat and feel "a pump" but he isn't forcing growth.
Stronglifts 5x5 and most/all variations of it are full body a few times a week and that's one of the best overall strength and size building programs.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 7:40 pm to geauxtigers6492
If he ain't using barbells he's just jacking off. No gainz to speak off.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 8:57 pm to jordan21210
Looks like squats and bench. I'm not knocking the workout but I would worry about the long term issues for a casual lifter not working accessory muscles.
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