New workout.....

[GrimmReaper]

So after years of doing 1 muscle group a day I switched to the typical 4 day spilt; chest/tris, back/bis, shoulders and legs.

2nd week on this new order but its killing me when I get to tri's after my chest workout. I am lifting no where near the weight I was on days when I only did tri's. After 4 different exercises on chest my tri's are just about shot. Anyone else deal with the same??? Psychologically it is killing me doing less weight on my tri's but I guess I am working them hard enough while doing chest. Still irritating....

[GrimmReaper]

I will admit though, I do like this 4 day split so far...

[tcw]

There are some pro BB that feel weight is of no consequence. The workout is about intensity. Look up
-Mike Mentzer
-Elliot Hulse

Check this vid.
Light Weights are Better for Getting Stronger - YouTube

[-KJ-]

Also check out Dorian Yates. Its not the weight bro but its about bringing the muscle to failure.

I would only need 6 sets after chest to truly exhaust my triceps

[starscream]

I agree with the 2 posts above me absolutely!

I use that exact same 4 day split! Although I throw in 2 more days of full body and cardio.

Just wanted to touch on the weight subject though.. I often have guys saying things like "man I wish I was putting up that weight" after watching me do a set of dumbbell press with 130lb dumbells.

To be honest I wish I was getting the intensity out of much less weight! It's a lot easier on the joints!
I usually do almost every exorcise in big pyramid sets.. Increasing weight until I can only get 2-8 reps depending on the movement. Then back down hitting 8reps every set until failure.

Say dumbbell press:
70lbs 15reps
90lbs 15reps
100lbs 10reps
115lbs 10reps
120lbs 8reps
130lbs 6reps
110lbs 8reps
100lbs 8reps
90lbs 8reps
80lbs 8reps
60lbs 8reps
50lbs to failure!

Great way to get the heavy reps in while still doing light weight high reps