Full Body 3x a Week - Worth It for Size?

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BrockCG
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Full Body 3x a Week - Worth It for Size?

Post by BrockCG »

Thinking about moving to full body training three times a week. Less volume per session, but you hit each muscle more often. Anyone here build serious mass or strength running a full body routine long term?
SladeIron
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Re: Full Body 3x a Week - Worth It for Size?

Post by SladeIron »

Full body is killer for beginners, bro. You get stronger fast and hit muscles more often.
EdsonGS
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I ran full body for like 6 months. Size didn’t blow up, but strength went through the roof.
BrockCG
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Re: Full Body 3x a Week - Worth It for Size?

Post by BrockCG »

That’s what I’m hoping for, a mix of size + strength. I just don’t wanna spin my wheels.
AndrewPd
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It works, but volume can be tricky. If you go heavy on squat + bench same day, you’re gassed.
Jjohnson
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Re: Full Body 3x a Week - Worth It for Size?

Post by Jjohnson »

If you’re natural and busy, 3x a week full body is solid. Less chance of skipping days and missing body parts.
ThomasM
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Post by ThomasM »

Bro, my buddy got huge on it. He just focused on compounds every session squat, bench, pull-ups, rows, OHP.
BrockCG
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Post by BrockCG »

So basically keep it simple and stick to compounds? Sounds doable.
Marshall-S12
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Post by Marshall-S12 »

Yeah, compounds are the bread and butter. Accessories light at the end. Don’t overthink it.
Richardd5
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Re: Full Body 3x a Week - Worth It for Size?

Post by Richardd5 »

I like upper/lower splits better. Full body left me sore all over, couldn’t push hard on anything.
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