A lot of time on my hands...

BuhBompus · 12-02-2005, 01:08 AM

I am in a great position where I have 4 hours of free time in the morning and 4 hours free time in the evening. I always have the urge to workout, but I don't know if I should overdo it or not. Right now I am working out once a day in the evening for about an hour and a half doing triple dropsets, 5 days a week, sometimes all 7 days if I get bored.

Any suggestions of what I can do with all my extra time? I would prefer to put it to good use in the gym and see if I can put on some good size within the next 3 weeks before I visit home.

edit - Well.. Right now I am training like I said for 1-2 hours a day, usually about an hour and a half. I am usually doing one muslce group a day, like Bi's on Monday, Chest on Tues, etc..

I don't really feel overtrained at all and I feel almost fully recovered within 2 days of the workout (like if I did Bi's on monday, by wed they feel ready to go again).

More comments appreciated

**Peaked_18** · 12-02-2005, 01:25 AM

Sled dragging.

UNC13 · 12-02-2005, 02:32 AM

I have a friend who can work out for a two hours on bi's-tri's and be good to work that muscle group in two days. I think its fair to say most of us don't have those type of genetics. I think you need to figure out what "overtraining" is for you. I know I certianly can't work out bi's tri's on wednesday and then again on friday or saturday but he can. We both take the same supps, nothing elaborate (protien and a multi). He's been working out for 2-3 years now and hes consistently made expressive gains. If you have remarkable genetics like he does I don't see why you couldn't go a little more often. Just my thoughts

**DJSTARER** · 12-02-2005, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BuhBompus

I am in a great position where I have 4 hours of free time in the morning and 4 hours free time in the evening. I always have the urge to workout, but I don't know if I should overdo it or not. Right now I am working out once a day in the evening for about an hour and a half doing triple dropsets, 5 days a week, sometimes all 7 days if I get bored.

Any suggestions of what I can do with all my extra time? I would prefer to put it to good use in the gym and see if I can put on some good size within the next 3 weeks before I visit home.

edit - Well.. Right now I am training like I said for 1-2 hours a day, usually about an hour and a half. I am usually doing one muslce group a day, like Bi's on Monday, Chest on Tues, etc..

I don't really feel overtrained at all and I feel almost fully recovered within 2 days of the workout (like if I did Bi's on monday, by wed they feel ready to go again).

More comments appreciated

That is too much... Are you gaining?

I know everyone is different... but that is a ton of time to be spending in the gym. I know you may call it boredom, but it sounds like like a boarderline exercise dependency. Many of us feel the urge to lift... so to you I say:

Cardio.

Just make sure your eating a ton.

Don't forget your multi

BuhBompus · 12-02-2005, 03:57 AM

I am gaining. In fact since 1 year ago I have gained 2.5-3 inches on my biceps alone. I am trying to eat as much as possible high protein food as well as consume at least 3 protein shakes a day, with at least 1 before and after workout. I may try to work some cardio in. I ride my bike around town for at least 30 mins a day so I am getting in some, but I may try to do more in the gym.

Keep em coming people!

**davtown** · 12-02-2005, 04:31 AM

Spend that time in the kitchen and learn to cook interesting, tasty, yet healthy recipes.

**DJSTARER** · 12-02-2005, 02:50 PM

what do your pre and post workout shakes look like. Have you actually GAINED though? I know u said u got some inches on ur arms.... but are you bigger?

**powerman2000** · 12-02-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by davtown

Spend that time in the kitchen and learn to cook interesting, tasty, yet healthy recipes.

geoffsherman · 12-03-2005, 12:39 AM

Or pick up another hobby. I mean 1 1 hr workout per day is plenty. Pick something else up that you might like...

BuhBompus · 12-03-2005, 01:11 AM

Pre/Post workout shakes consist of 30 grams ON Whey w/ 50g Maltodextrin or when I feel really cool I go with 60g whey and 100g maltodextrin. If my stupid gym had a weight scale I would let you know if I am gaining weight or not

**DJSTARER** · 12-03-2005, 02:34 AM

Rockin. Keep up the good work. I wish I could train that often!

Don't forget your multi

12-02-2005, 01:08 AM	#1
BuhBompus New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	A lot of time on my hands... I am in a great position where I have 4 hours of free time in the morning and 4 hours free time in the evening. I always have the urge to workout, but I don't know if I should overdo it or not. Right now I am working out once a day in the evening for about an hour and a half doing triple dropsets, 5 days a week, sometimes all 7 days if I get bored. Any suggestions of what I can do with all my extra time? I would prefer to put it to good use in the gym and see if I can put on some good size within the next 3 weeks before I visit home. edit - Well.. Right now I am training like I said for 1-2 hours a day, usually about an hour and a half. I am usually doing one muslce group a day, like Bi's on Monday, Chest on Tues, etc.. I don't really feel overtrained at all and I feel almost fully recovered within 2 days of the workout (like if I did Bi's on monday, by wed they feel ready to go again). More comments appreciated

12-02-2005, 04:31 AM	#6
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 129	Spend that time in the kitchen and learn to cook interesting, tasty, yet healthy recipes. __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

12-02-2005, 02:50 PM	#7
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,142 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 116	what do your pre and post workout shakes look like. Have you actually GAINED though? I know u said u got some inches on ur arms.... but are you bigger? __________________ 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

12-03-2005, 02:34 AM	#11
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,142 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 116	Rockin. Keep up the good work. I wish I could train that often! Don't forget your multi __________________ 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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12-02-2005, 01:25 AM	#2
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Sled dragging.

12-02-2005, 02:32 AM	#3
UNC13 Amateur Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 41 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	I have a friend who can work out for a two hours on bi's-tri's and be good to work that muscle group in two days. I think its fair to say most of us don't have those type of genetics. I think you need to figure out what "overtraining" is for you. I know I certianly can't work out bi's tri's on wednesday and then again on friday or saturday but he can. We both take the same supps, nothing elaborate (protien and a multi). He's been working out for 2-3 years now and hes consistently made expressive gains. If you have remarkable genetics like he does I don't see why you couldn't go a little more often. Just my thoughts

12-02-2005, 03:57 AM	#5
BuhBompus New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	I am gaining. In fact since 1 year ago I have gained 2.5-3 inches on my biceps alone. I am trying to eat as much as possible high protein food as well as consume at least 3 protein shakes a day, with at least 1 before and after workout. I may try to work some cardio in. I ride my bike around town for at least 30 mins a day so I am getting in some, but I may try to do more in the gym. Keep em coming people!

12-03-2005, 12:39 AM	#9
geoffsherman Pro Stature Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 194 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Or pick up another hobby. I mean 1 1 hr workout per day is plenty. Pick something else up that you might like...

12-03-2005, 01:11 AM	#10
BuhBompus New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Pre/Post workout shakes consist of 30 grams ON Whey w/ 50g Maltodextrin or when I feel really cool I go with 60g whey and 100g maltodextrin. If my stupid gym had a weight scale I would let you know if I am gaining weight or not