3 day split, what cardio and when?

**irwin99** · 09-09-2010, 05:23 PM

i split my training over 3 days...

chest and triceps

back and biceps

shoulders and abs

i am currently bulking quite successfully with a good diet but my problem is i do no cardio and i feel my fitness level has dropped significantly.

any recomendations as to what cardio i could do that would not hinder my muscle gains and what times would be most suitable. i do my weight training in the evening. thanks!

**G.P.** · 09-09-2010, 08:49 PM

Without getting all technical, any cardio is good. Run/elliptical/bike etc. The debate over when, how much, what kind for max muscle can go on forever. Just get some in & keep your heart healthy. I like doing a.m. cardio for about 45 min when I workout in the evening. Try different things & see what works for you. If you don't want to do on workout days do it on your off days.
I don't see legs in your 3 day above. You're training legs too I hope?

**KeyMastur** · 09-17-2010, 04:33 PM

ummmmmmmm..............legs ???

**Ernst** · 09-17-2010, 04:52 PM

day 1: chest, tris, shoulders

day 2: quads, hams, calves

day 3: back, bis, abs

Simple 3 day split... with legs.

**KeyMastur** · 09-18-2010, 12:09 PM

1 - legs / chest (flys only)
2 - back / calves
3 - shoulders / arms
4 - light cardio / core

**irwin99** · 09-23-2010, 02:03 PM

but when?? 1st thing in the morning or at night? should i eat before?
and on training days is cardio ok or should it be kept to non lifting days?

**KeyMastur** · 09-23-2010, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by irwin99

but when?? 1st thing in the morning or at night? should i eat before?
and on training days is cardio ok or should it be kept to non lifting days?

varies for me depending on my work schedule. if i work an evening shift, i'll do cardio on an empty stomach in the morning first thing. 130 bpm / 45 min - a nice easy stationary bike ride while watching Saved By the Bell / Fresh Prince on TBS. if i work a morning shift i'll take my own bike out and ride the trails or just ride around the park / city - usually about an hour ride and heart rate monitor shows an average of 160 most times.

training cardio days isn't a problem. i wouldn't recommend it right before or right after lifting, but a morning / evening split. give yourself time to recover a little bit and refuel your body with food.

**irwin99** · 09-24-2010, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by KeyMastur

varies for me depending on my work schedule. if i work an evening shift, i'll do cardio on an empty stomach in the morning first thing. 130 bpm / 45 min - a nice easy stationary bike ride while watching Saved By the Bell / Fresh Prince on TBS. if i work a morning shift i'll take my own bike out and ride the trails or just ride around the park / city - usually about an hour ride and heart rate monitor shows an average of 160 most times.

training cardio days isn't a problem. i wouldn't recommend it right before or right after lifting, but a morning / evening split. give yourself time to recover a little bit and refuel your body with food.

thanks man
so really cardio on a lifting day 1st thing in the morning will not affect my training or gains as i train in the evening?
and will cardio on an empty stomach effect my gains also? as im quite lean and main aim is to bulk?