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An Example Of A Periodized Bodybuilding Training Protocol

Bodybuilders follow the same laws of training as any other group of athletes, but with a few critical alterations. These differences arise because in all of sport, only bodybuilding places an absolute premium on muscle hypertrophy processes -- it is the entire point of the sport.

Body Part Days of Rest After "A" Workouts Days of Rest After "B" Workouts Days of Rest After "C" Workouts
Chest 2 Days Rest 3 Days Rest 4 Days Rest
Shoulders 2 Days Rest 3 Days Rest 4 Days Rest
Traps 3 - 4 Days Rest No Workout No Workout
Lower Back 3 Days Rest 4 Days Rest No Workout
Upper Back 2 Days Rest 3 Days Rest 4 Days Rest
Biceps 2 Days Rest 3 Days Rest 4 Days Rest
Triceps 2 Days Rest 3 Days Rest 4 Days Rest
Midsection 2 Or 3 Days Rest No Workout No Workout
Quads 3 Days Rest 4 Days Rest 5 Days Rest
Hams 3 Days Rest 4 Days Rest 5 Days Rest
Calfs 2 Or 3 Days Rest No Workout No Workout
Forearms 2 Or 3 Days Rest No Workout No Workout

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