One bodybuilding topic that brings about a lot of confusion is the one regarding training splits.  To be honest, there are countless of ways that you can split your body parts.  However, here are some guidelines:

1) Beginners: For those just getting started into bodybuilding I recommend a full body routine 2-3 times a week.  This routine will allow you to break into the weight training routine slowly as you build up your recovery ability.

2) Intermediates: After 3 months you can graduate to an Intermediate bodybuilding program where you split your body parts over two days. While there are various ways to do this, one of the ways that I like to do this is the following: chest, back and arms on day 1, and shoulders, legs and abs on day 2.

3) Advanced Bodybuilders: After 12-16 weeks on an Intermediate program you have the choice of increasing your training frequency and further splitting your your body parts.  There are countless options when it comes to body part splits at this level.  However, here is my favorite way of doing it:

Day 1 -Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps

Day 2 -Thighs, Hamstrings, and Calves

Day 3 -Chest, Back, Abs

You may do Day 1 on Mon/Thur, Day 2 on Tue/Fri and Day 3 on Wed/Sat for maximum results with 20-30 minutes of cardio either first thing in the morning or right after the workout on Mon/Wed/Fri.  Otherwise, you can also benefit from doing Day 1 on Mon, Day 2 on Wed and Day 3 on Fri with cardio on the days off. Choose 2 exercises for each muscle and perform 5 sets/exercise. Keep reps between 10-15 for 3 weeks and 6-8 for the next 3 using different exercises. Rest 1 min between sets.

Check out this advanced bodybuilding routine: Periodized Bodybuilding Workout

For more options on how to split your body please take a look at the bodybuilding resources below:

• Bodybuilding Basics On How to Split Your Workouts
• Bodybuilding Antagonistic Muscles Workout Split
• Bodybuilding Antagonistic Muscles Workout Split
• One Major Muscle Group Per Day Advanced Bodybuilding Workout Split

What training split are you following these days?

What is The Best Bodybuilding Training Split for You? originally appeared on About.com Bodybuilding on Monday, February 20th, 2012 at 10:11:26.

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For optimal bodybuilding results, you cannot stay in the gym longer than an hour as otherwise your cortisol levels will go through the roof and your testosterone levels will drop! Do yourself a favor and focus during your workouts so that you can get the work done before the hour expires.

Most of my workouts these days are done in 45 minutes tops!

Again, I think I will need to clarify (as I get this question all of the time) that this short workout rule is not only for "advanced bodybuilders who have good mass already". This rule applies to everyone across the board. Studies on hormonal activity during training show time and time again that bad things begin to happen in the blood chemistry when workouts are too long (testosterone and GH levels drop while cortisol increases). Thus, no time to talk in the gym nor socialize. Get in, stimulate the muscle, and get out!

What's The Optimal Bodybuilding Workout Time for Best Results? originally appeared on About.com Bodybuilding on Monday, March 26th, 2012 at 06:56:23.

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