Most effective training program

[NYCmitch25]

What do you guys think is the most effective training program?

[BadGenCD]

No such thing as most effective, different programs work well for different people. SOme people respond well two meat and potato once a week per bodypart, others need training less intense but more often like DC or HST. Try different stuff out and see what works for you.

[NYCmitch25]

Sorry for the confusion. Thats what im getting at. What do you think works best for you and why? Basic split routine, HST, etc. Im curious what others are doing.

Thanks.

[BadGenCD]

I'd have to say for me...I train everything once a week except calves twice and abs twice. I train in the 5-10 rep range normally, sometimes 3-5 on large compound lifts. do anywhere between 8-16 sets per bodypart and train each working set to failure.

[Shibby]

Which one is each muslce once a week?

[YellowJacket]

Im a fan of the 5x5 routine.... thats what works for me..

[MuGGsy]

I am not familiar with 5x5 could you explain it please ?

[MuGGsy]

I'm very interested in trying DC training.. a buddy of mine has had great success on it

[shortz]

I am not familiar with 5x5 could you explain it please ?

5 sets of 5 reps for major movements.

[JUICE]

I'd have to say for me...I train everything once a week except calves twice and abs twice. I train in the 5-10 rep range normally, sometimes 3-5 on large compound lifts. do anywhere between 8-16 sets per bodypart and train each working set to failure.

i do the same thing.

[Severedties]

No such thing as most effective, different programs work well for different people. SOme people respond well two meat and potato once a week per bodypart, others need training less intense but more often like DC or HST. Try different stuff out and see what works for you.

I agree, as I am sure many on this site will. Stick to the basics, and stay consistant. If you are hitting the gym, balls to the wall several times a week in a structured program, you will progress.

Go hard, then go home. Rest and eat.

You will grow.

[YellowJacket]

I am not familiar with 5x5 could you explain it please ?

In short, you take one muscle group and perform 5 sets of 5 reps heavy and balls to the wall, then you do auxillary lifts, 2 sets of 10-12 reps.

[speedracer59]

I would say HIT but modifed to the individual.

[Scrumhalf]

Periodization works for me. I have made steady gains on it - nothing earthshatteringly spectacular, but as a vegetarian and natty, I am constantly diet-challenged and I think am doing quite satisfactorily for my goals.

I found Barry Merriman's periodization approach useful and follow it for the most part.