In order to build a balance physique, the best approach is to schedule your strength training sessions by body part. Using this approach will ensure that you are using devoting an equal amount of time and effort growing each of your body parts. If you can work out 4-5 days per week to working out, you’ll see results rather quickly. If you perform strength training 3 days per week, you’ll see moderate results. If you perform strength training 2 days or less, you’ll likely see slower results.
Building muscle is a matter of time and consistency. All things being equal, if you devote 4-5 days per week to lifting weights, you’ll build an outstanding physique. If you devote 3 days, you’ll see some really good results, but probably not as much as someone lifting 5 x week. Need proof? Check out the pictures of me below. The picture on the left was of me lifting 3 x per week in 2011. Was I in good shape? Sure. I was starting to build a really good physique. Late in 2011 and beyond, I switched to a 4 to 5 x week weight lifting schedule and my physique truly went to a new level.
I’ve been fortunate to be able to stick with the 5 day x week workout schedule for years and this was how I was able to go from 232lbs, 40-inch waist to a stage worthy physique. Now, you too can follow my approaches to build your body!
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Below is a summary of the 5 day per week and 3 days per week workout approaches.
If you cannot may it to the gym, don’t have gym access, or you travel, check out this 20 Min Bodyweight Circuit-Style Workout.
Check out the Printable Blank Weekly Workout Log