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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One of the reasons that people get discouraged with their bodybuilding program is lack of realistic goals.  I always say, aim high but you need to be realistic. For instance, if on the next 12 weeks you plan on losing 50 lbs of fat and replacing them with 50 lbs of muscle, then that is unrealistic.

Instead, settle for a loss of 1.5 to 2 lbs on the average per week and that will equate to 18-24 lbs in 12 weeks! After that, with twelve more weeks of dieting you will accomplish your long-term 50-lb fat loss.

When it comes to muscle gain however you really need to be patient. If you have 14-inch arms, do not expect them to be 18 by the end of 12 weeks. Instead settle for ¼ - ½ of an inch. If however, you are an advanced stage, like myself for instance, it took me a year and a half to get my arms from 18 inches to 18.5 inches. Therefore, the more advanced you are, the more patient you need to be.

In bodybuilding, patience and perseverance will be your best allies. For more information on goal setting and having the right bodybuilding mindset, please take a look at my articles below:

• The Power of Goal Setting
  
  
• The Mindset of a Successful Bodybuilder
  
  
• The Formula For Boybuilding Success
  
  
• Mind Over Muscle
  
  
• Top 5 Reasons Why Bodybuilders Fail to Achieve Bodybuilding Gains
  
  
• Bodybuilding FAQ - How Can I Get Big and Lose Fat at the Same Time?

Set Realistic and Measurable Goals for Bodybuilding Success originally appeared on About.com Bodybuilding on Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 16:05:25.

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