can i lift 5-6 times a week and it still be healthy?

BeyondAdaptation · 11-11-2006, 02:42 AM

i love going to the gym and lifting. i lift with some of my best friends and we all enjoy going. i personally lift 5-6 times a week on average but i have recently been reading a lot about over working myself. is it possible for a newbie lifter to still make it to the gym 5-6 times a week and it still be heathy? just wondering if anyone has specific tips on making this more beneficial to me. thanks.

**DJSTARER** · 11-11-2006, 02:44 AM

depends on many things.

your split, volume and genetics will be the key determinates of whether it is okay.

**Jayhawkk** · 11-11-2006, 04:47 AM

^^Exactly, it depends on several variables and of course your goals.

yazf909 · 11-11-2006, 05:42 AM

i work out 8 days straight diff muscles of course then take my day off

**powerman2000** · 11-11-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by yazf909

i work out 8 days straight diff muscles of course then take my day off

Is that indefinitely?

Or, how many weeks/months do you do that at a time?

**powerman2000** · 11-11-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BeyondAdaptation

i love going to the gym and lifting. i lift with some of my best friends and we all enjoy going. i personally lift 5-6 times a week on average but i have recently been reading a lot about over working myself. is it possible for a newbie lifter to still make it to the gym 5-6 times a week and it still be heathy? just wondering if anyone has specific tips on making this more beneficial to me. thanks.

If your volume in each workout isn't sky high, then it's perfectly fine to train that often. If my family commitments weren't a priority I'd be spreading my 4 day split out over 6 days instead.

**DJSTARER** · 11-11-2006, 10:58 PM

I do 2 intense days and 2 volume days each week. Every fourth week I sub the heavy days for light recoup work. A 5th day of training is used each week for utility strength. This includes swimming and farmers walks (kinda my cardio)

**skelooth** · 11-12-2006, 12:38 AM

Powerlifters are SUCH a different breed man.

I should probably try powerlifting one day. It'd prolly be good for me

navarone · 11-12-2006, 12:43 AM

i usally workout, Monday-chest, Tues-back, wed-shoulders, thurs-bi's, friday- legs/tris, sat-chest... if im not too sore after this, ill just continue going,.. i usally do 6 days on, one off, unless im really sore at the end of the week... usally my legs hurt so bad for 2-3 days after my workout lol. But yea.. i do 6 on 1 off, and it has worked for me.

Or i will do mon,tues,wed,thurs,fri, sat off, sun on, mon, tues, weds, thrus, fri, sat, sun off, mon on.. etc.. That type of thing. Like everyone else said, it depends on alot of things, genetics play a huge part i believe, and your volume.

BeyondAdaptation · 11-12-2006, 02:30 AM

thanks guys, one more question though. are you saying less volume and more weight if i want to lift that often? im a pretty small dude (5'11" and 130lbs) so i dont know if that will effect me with the volume vs weight but any advice would be helpful. ive only been lifting for about 5 weeks now and im starting to get a routine down i just want to make sure it isnt a bad one. from the results ive been seeing (ive gained about 2 lbs a week) it looks like ive been doing pretty good but i wouldnt mind perfecting my routine and getting the most out of what i do with out killing myself. once again, thanks for the help

-Andrew-

**DJSTARER** · 11-12-2006, 02:33 AM

glad to hear you are having success. Regardless, as cliche as it sounds, keep your diet in check and surf the nutrition section. I know I can train a ton more in a caloric surplus.

BeyondAdaptation · 11-12-2006, 02:42 AM

thats funny that you said to surf the nutrition section.... thats what i was doing while waiting for a response

yazf909 · 11-12-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Is that indefinitely?

Or, how many weeks/months do you do that at a time?

oops not 8 i meant 6, but it all depends because this week i did 3-1, and next week im gonna do 6-1

**DarkFalcon** · 11-12-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BeyondAdaptation

thanks guys, one more question though. are you saying less volume and more weight if i want to lift that often? im a pretty small dude (5'11" and 130lbs) so i dont know if that will effect me with the volume vs weight but any advice would be helpful. ive only been lifting for about 5 weeks now and im starting to get a routine down i just want to make sure it isnt a bad one. from the results ive been seeing (ive gained about 2 lbs a week) it looks like ive been doing pretty good but i wouldnt mind perfecting my routine and getting the most out of what i do with out killing myself. once again, thanks for the help

-Andrew-

Right now your going to gain almost no matter what you do as long as your diet it good. You will reach a point soon though the beginner gains will slow down and a good routine will become more important. Why don't you post up exactly what your currently doing.

yazf909 · 11-12-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BeyondAdaptation

thanks guys, one more question though. are you saying less volume and more weight if i want to lift that often? im a pretty small dude (5'11" and 130lbs) so i dont know if that will effect me with the volume vs weight but any advice would be helpful. ive only been lifting for about 5 weeks now and im starting to get a routine down i just want to make sure it isnt a bad one. from the results ive been seeing (ive gained about 2 lbs a week) it looks like ive been doing pretty good but i wouldnt mind perfecting my routine and getting the most out of what i do with out killing myself. once again, thanks for the help

-Andrew-

i dont think you gained 2 ibs of muscle yet takes longer than that

**DJSTARER** · 11-12-2006, 10:48 PM

thats because it wasn't 2 lbs of muscle. Some muscle, some water.

11-11-2006, 02:42 AM	#1
BeyondAdaptation Amateur Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NH Posts: 77 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	can i lift 5-6 times a week and it still be healthy? i love going to the gym and lifting. i lift with some of my best friends and we all enjoy going. i personally lift 5-6 times a week on average but i have recently been reading a lot about over working myself. is it possible for a newbie lifter to still make it to the gym 5-6 times a week and it still be heathy? just wondering if anyone has specific tips on making this more beneficial to me. thanks.

11-11-2006, 02:44 AM	#2
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,103 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 115	depends on many things. your split, volume and genetics will be the key determinates of whether it is okay. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

11-11-2006, 04:47 AM	#3
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,106 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	^^Exactly, it depends on several variables and of course your goals. __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!

11-11-2006, 10:58 PM	#7
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,103 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 115	I do 2 intense days and 2 volume days each week. Every fourth week I sub the heavy days for light recoup work. A 5th day of training is used each week for utility strength. This includes swimming and farmers walks (kinda my cardio) __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

11-12-2006, 12:38 AM	#8
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,203 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	Powerlifters are SUCH a different breed man. I should probably try powerlifting one day. It'd prolly be good for me __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

11-11-2006, 05:42 AM	#4
yazf909 Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 340 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	i work out 8 days straight diff muscles of course then take my day off

11-12-2006, 12:43 AM	#9
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 52	i usally workout, Monday-chest, Tues-back, wed-shoulders, thurs-bi's, friday- legs/tris, sat-chest... if im not too sore after this, ill just continue going,.. i usally do 6 days on, one off, unless im really sore at the end of the week... usally my legs hurt so bad for 2-3 days after my workout lol. But yea.. i do 6 on 1 off, and it has worked for me. Or i will do mon,tues,wed,thurs,fri, sat off, sun on, mon, tues, weds, thrus, fri, sat, sun off, mon on.. etc.. That type of thing. Like everyone else said, it depends on alot of things, genetics play a huge part i believe, and your volume. __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

11-12-2006, 02:30 AM	#10
BeyondAdaptation Amateur Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NH Posts: 77 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	thanks guys, one more question though. are you saying less volume and more weight if i want to lift that often? im a pretty small dude (5'11" and 130lbs) so i dont know if that will effect me with the volume vs weight but any advice would be helpful. ive only been lifting for about 5 weeks now and im starting to get a routine down i just want to make sure it isnt a bad one. from the results ive been seeing (ive gained about 2 lbs a week) it looks like ive been doing pretty good but i wouldnt mind perfecting my routine and getting the most out of what i do with out killing myself. once again, thanks for the help -Andrew-

11-12-2006, 02:33 AM	#11
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,103 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 115	glad to hear you are having success. Regardless, as cliche as it sounds, keep your diet in check and surf the nutrition section. I know I can train a ton more in a caloric surplus. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

11-12-2006, 02:42 AM	#12
BeyondAdaptation Amateur Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NH Posts: 77 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	thats funny that you said to surf the nutrition section.... thats what i was doing while waiting for a response

11-12-2006, 10:48 PM	#16
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,103 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 115	thats because it wasn't 2 lbs of muscle. Some muscle, some water. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

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