Duration of workout

[allskill87]

Hey just wondering what all of you think, I'v noticed that I'm able to finish my workout in 30-45 mins is this bad? I do all my lifts just don't really have a rest period. Just wondering if I should slow it down or something

[Soar]

Could add a few more sets and slow it down a bit

[allskill87]

Could add a few more sets and slow it down a bit

Alright ill give it a try. I feel like my Intensity is there obviously if I can get In a total of like16+ sets the last of every exercise is to failure but just feel like I'm not getting a good workout because of the duration

[Soar]

What are your routines like? Sounds like you could potentially add another muscle into the workout?

[allskill87]

What are your routines like? Sounds like you could potentially add another muscle into the workout?

Normally they are 5 lift 3 sets 6-10 reps always failure on the last set of every exercise. I'v been thinking of doing two a day but idk never really have done that before

[Edwin23q]

Hey just wondering what all of you think, I'v noticed that I'm able to finish my workout in 30-45 mins is this bad? I do all my lifts just don't really have a rest period. Just wondering if I should slow it down or something

Increase the weights. Looks like your cruising through them. Although I've heard 45 mins is ideal. Do you work out 4 or 5 days a week?

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[allskill87]

Increase the weights. Looks like your cruising through them. Although I've heard 45 mins is ideal. Do you work out 4 or 5 days a week?

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My last two sets of everything is to failure, n I lift 5 days a week

[dan991]

I'm in and out of the gym in 30 minutes or less. No rest between sets- get in there and bang out the sets then go home. I like it better that way plus it helps build muscle endurance.

[allskill87]

I'm in and out of the gym in 30 minutes or less. No rest between sets- get in there and bang out the sets then go home. I like it better that way plus it helps build muscle endurance.

Yeah that's how I was looking at it but I wasn't sure if it's causing me to not make the most of everything while on cycle and also while I'm off

[canesfan804]

Yeah that's how I was looking at it but I wasn't sure if it's causing me to not make the most of everything while on cycle and also while I'm off

Just curious are you on cycle now? If so what are you running?

[allskill87]

Just curious are you on cycle now? If so what are you running?

No off for the last 5 months, starting up end of feb, will be running test e 500 and tren100 eod

[JJ78]

oh last set always to failure

[JWP806]

I'm in and out of the gym in 30 minutes or less. No rest between sets- get in there and bang out the sets then go home. I like it better that way plus it helps build muscle endurance.

No rest in between sets? I'd like to watch one of your workouts, sir.

[allskill87]

No rest in between sets? I'd like to watch one of your workouts, sir.

I get a quick break enough time to put weight on and take a few breathes

Oh sorry nvm I thought u said that to me

[Bjwr]

I usually have 1min rest between all sets,

2-3mins rest between Excersises, in that time I prepare for next lift, then I'm rested enough to get the most out of my next 3-4 sets of that Excersise.

[allskill87]

I usually have 1min rest between all sets,

2-3mins rest between Excersises, in that time I prepare for next lift, then I'm rested enough to get the most out of my next 3-4 sets of that Excersise.

I don't really keep track of how long. Normally just rack the weight take a few seconds thn lift again

[Bjwr]

I don't really keep track of how long. Normally just rack the weight take a few seconds thn lift again

Yeah at the end of the day it's what works best for u!
Try different ways, try timing ur rests for something different see how it goes.
If u don't like it go back to what's comfortable.

[allskill87]

Yeah at the end of the day it's what works best for u!
Try different ways, try timing ur rests for something different see how it goes.
If u don't like it go back to what's comfortable.

I'll give that a try I just feel like I'm not getting as good as workouts as I should be but that's prob just me over thinking it all

[Turkish Juicer]

[QUOTE=allskill87;6343713]I don't really keep track of how long. Normally just rack the weight take a few seconds thn lift again[/QUOTE]

This can only refer to the fact that the amount of weight you are working with is probably 50% of your 1RM, maybe even less.

You won't add much muscle if you continue to lift like that.

[allskill87]

This can only refer to the fact that the amount of weight you are working with is probably 50% of your 1RM, maybe even less.

You won't add much muscle if you continue to lift like that.

Really? So how long of a rest would you say?

[Zodiac82]

if ur doin HIT then thats about right....I would add about two more sets and maybe another bodypart....sounds like ur just working one?

[allskill87]

if ur doin HIT then thats about right....I would add about two more sets and maybe another bodypart....sounds like ur just working one?

Yeah one a day, I feel like two adays my second body part wouldn't be getting 100% effort

[Edwin23q]

You can always do more cardio at the end, as much as I hate cardio, I always try to fill in the gaps with cardio. I do minimum 25 minutes of boring old cardio a day.
Besides that I don't think you have anything to worry about, if your lifting to failure then it's all good mate.
Good luck.

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[allskill87]

You can always do more cardio at the end, as much as I hate cardio, I always try to fill in the gaps with cardio. I do minimum 25 minutes of boring old cardio a day.
Besides that I don't think you have anything to worry about, if your lifting to failure then it's all good mate.
Good luck.

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Yeah I don't do any cardio haha, I count walking to class my cardio it's about 3 miles in total haha but I guess I can add cardio in some days

[Zodiac82]

Yeah one a day, I feel like two adays my second body part wouldn't be getting 100% effort

well two a days refer to workin out twice a day....I was sayn work another bodypart in with ur exercises....like back and bis....chest and tris....etc....
do u not have time to do it like that

[allskill87]

well two a days refer to workin out twice a day....I was sayn work another bodypart in with ur exercises....like back and bis....chest and tris....etc....
do u not have time to do it like that

Yeah I meant it as two parts a day not twice a day, I have plenty of time I just feel like I wouldn't be getting as good of a workout in during the week if I can only go 3 or 4 days a week

[digsy1983]

your rest period will vary on how much oxygen debt you have i.e bigger muscle groups like legs and back you need longer recovery time between sets than working shoulders or biceps.

are you pyramiding the weights up through your sets??

the intensity may not be that intense, look up HIT training for some tips. also, check your form and range of motion. its a massive jump when form and ROM are improved!

[allskill87]

your rest period will vary on how much oxygen debt you have i.e bigger muscle groups like legs and back you need longer recovery time between sets than working shoulders or biceps.

are you pyramiding the weights up through your sets??

also, id be very shocked if you are traning 'High Intensity', you would know youve had a workout after HIT and you need the longer rest periods.

I know I've had a workout after I'm done just saying I finish my workout quick and faster thn I used to. I increase the weight each set

[JJ78]

I did shoulders last night. Under 30 mins
3 sets overhead BB press 17,13,12
3 sets single arm DB rows 16,12,9
3 sets reverse DB flys 20,16,13
3 sets combo front side raises 18,12,8
3 sets machine military press 20,15,9
1 min froward 1 minute back arm bike

then 40 min stair mill

but legs take 40 min
I think if you are lifting for intensely, it should not take more than 45 mins ever. Slow and controled down, and power up. Repeat

[allskill87]

I did shoulders last night. Under 30 mins
3 sets overhead BB press 17,13,12
3 sets single arm DB rows 16,12,9
3 sets reverse DB flys 20,16,13
3 sets combo front side raises 18,12,8
3 sets machine military press 20,15,9
1 min froward 1 minute back arm bike

then 40 min stair mill

but legs take 40 min
I think if you are lifting for intensely, it should not take more than 45 mins ever. Slow and controled down, and power up. Repeat

Why dbell row If you don't mind me asking?

[JJ78]

make sure you get your elbow up as high as possible, and dont hit urself in the chin with the DB. First time I did them, I just grabed the 45s to see how it felt, and they were pretty light and I smacked my chin and opened it up. I still have a little scab from it.

[allskill87]

make sure you get your elbow up as high as possible, and dont hit urself in the chin with the DB. First time I did them, I just grabed the 45s to see how it felt, and they were pretty light and I smacked my chin and opened it up. I still have a little scab from it.

Oh u mean like upright row?

[Edwin23q]

make sure you get your elbow up as high as possible, and dont hit urself in the chin with the DB. First time I did them, I just grabed the 45s to see how it felt, and they were pretty light and I smacked my chin and opened it up. I still have a little scab from it.

Lol, I can laugh now but damn I've done that as well. Hurts like shit.

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[kelkel]

I did shoulders last night. Under 30 mins
3 sets overhead BB press 17,13,12
3 sets single arm DB rows 16,12,9
3 sets reverse DB flys 20,16,13
3 sets combo front side raises 18,12,8
3 sets machine military press 20,15,9
1 min froward 1 minute back arm bike WTF is that?

Straighten me out. Which of each of the above are actual working sets and not warm-ups?

then 40 min stair mill

but legs take 40 min
I think if you are lifting for intensely, it should not take more than 45 mins ever. Slow and controled down, and power up. Repeat

In bold above....

[JJ78]

In bold above....

The thing that has bike pedals that sit at shoulder height that you peday with your hands.
I had bad slippage in my shoulders when I was younger. This is a great rotator cuff exersise.

1 warm up set
2nd set is basically 1 or 2 reps short of failure
3rd set is to failure
I will add another set some times heavier in weight

I really do not train to get size anymore. More for endurance and strength.

I am 218lbs now @ 6'2 16-17% BF which I am working on mostly at this point, the BF

When I get 220 plus I start snoring real bad and do not have the endurance that I want

[JJ78]

Barbell hurts my wrist and my forearm bone sometimes. I feel the DB more in my traps and side delts. Just try it next time. Just started doing them about a month ago when I saw someone on here suggest them.

[JJ78]

bb over head press
warm up 100
2nd set 135
3rd set 155

DB upright rows
warm up 50's
2nd 60's
3rd 65's

DB reverse flys
warm up 25's
2nd 35's
3rd 40's

combo set

25lbs
30lbs
30lbs

Machine press
130
140
150

[kelkel]

Ok, well just don't over tire yourself out for your working sets by doing too many reps of warm up sets. Do just enough to get the muscle prepared for the working sets so your energy can go to the sets that are productive. A warm up and working set are two completely different things. With the goals you stated I'd drop back to three exercises for efficiency:

1. Pressing move of choice
2. Side laterals
3. Rear delts

Maybe even substitute your dumbell rows for rear delts every other workout. Depending on how much weight you use you should be able to get by with a couple warm ups and then two working sets to failure on pressing. Laterals 1 light warm up then launch into two working sets. Rears or upright rows should not require a warm up this far into the workout, IMO>

[JJ78]

Ok, well just don't over tire yourself out for your working sets by doing too many reps of warm up sets. Do just enough to get the muscle prepared for the working sets so your energy can go to the sets that are productive. A warm up and working set are two completely different things. With the goals you stated I'd drop back to three exercises for efficiency:

1. Pressing move of choice
2. Side laterals
3. Rear delts

Maybe even substitute your dumbell rows for rear delts every other workout. Depending on how much weight you use you should be able to get by with a couple warm ups and then two working sets to failure on pressing. Laterals 1 light warm up then launch into two working sets. Rears or upright rows should not require a warm up this far into the workout, IMO>

True. But I just cant go very heavy with the front and laterals. It kills my rotator cuffs. So I dont feel like I get much out of them.

Both my shoulders used to slightly slip out of socket a lot in high school, playing BB or surfing. Shit even reaching in my backseat the f*ckers would slip out. I actually just started doing them agoain a coulple of weeks ago.

Appreciate the advise brother.

[kelkel]

Slow and steady then wins this race. Look into MSM powder as a supplement for joint pain. Works great IMO.