2 day vs 4 day split

[Amkey]

I am currently doing a 4 day split that looks like this


Chest/Shoulders/Abs = Day 1

Back/Traps/ Triceps = Day 2

Quads/Calves/Hams/Biceps = Day 3

Repeat day 1 on day 4

Well considering how busy I have been during the holidays I have missing some days but to make up for it I have been doubling up on the days I do go ( which is 2 days a week ) and looks a little like this

Day 1 = Chest/shoulders/abs & back/traps/triceps ( day 1 and day 2 double up )
Day 2 = Quads/calves/hams/biceps & Chest/shoulders/abs ( day 3 and day 1 double up )

My question involves this...Would if I like the 2 day split? Is this a bad split and can it be a better split if I put 3-4 days of rest in between workouts? At this time it would be nice to be in the gym for only 2 days a week instead of 4. What is everyones opinion of doubling up and making the 4 day into a 2 day????
Advice please!!!

Amk

[Firehawk]

Originally Posted by Amkey

I am currently doing a 4 day split that looks like this

Chest/Shoulders/Abs = Day 1

Back/Traps/ Triceps = Day 2

Quads/Calves/Hams/Biceps = Day 3

Repeat day 1 on day 4

Well considering how busy I have been during the holidays I have missing some days but to make up for it I have been doubling up on the days I do go ( which is 2 days a week ) and looks a little like this

Day 1 = Chest/shoulders/abs & back/traps/triceps ( day 1 and day 2 double up )
Day 2 = Quads/calves/hams/biceps & Chest/shoulders/abs ( day 3 and day 1 double up )

My question involves this...Would if I like the 2 day split? Is this a bad split and can it be a better split if I put 3-4 days of rest in between workouts? At this time it would be nice to be in the gym for only 2 days a week instead of 4. What is everyones opinion of doubling up and making the 4 day into a 2 day????
Advice please!!!

Amk

However you feel comfortable. The problem with working too many muscle groups on one day is lack of focus and intensity on the latter groups. Know what I mean?

Its much easier to maintain focus and intensity if you are training just 1 or 2 groups a night.

[alucard]

but at the same time, 2 day splits will have better effects on strength and mass. or so ive heard........correct me if im wrong, anybody.

[Firehawk]

Originally Posted by alucard

but at the same time, 2 day splits will have better effects on strength and mass. or so ive heard........correct me if im wrong, anybody.

Ive not heard that. Besides, its going to vary. YOu have to find what works for YOU the best.

But definitely, working a lot of muscle groups in 1 day is going to make your focus and intensity suffer unless you are extremely dedicated.

I think breaking them up into more days will give you alot more intensity per day since the workouts will be shorter and more focused on a fewer muscle groups.

[Lady C]

Originally Posted by Firehawk

However you feel comfortable. The problem with working too many muscle groups on one day is lack of focus and intensity on the latter groups.

You can overcome this by rotating the two groups every other routine.

EXAMPLE:
Day 1 = Chest/shoulders/abs & back/traps/triceps
Day 2 = Quads/calves/hams/biceps & Chest/shoulders/abs

NEXT TIME
Day 1 = back/traps/triceps & Chest/shoulders/abs
Day 2 = Chest/shoulders/abs & Quads/calves/hams/biceps

Here you are doing chest/shoulders/abs both days. I personally would find a two day split that didn't make me repeat one muscle group in the same week. Or a full body routine twice per week.

[Amkey]

Thanks all!
I only happened to do it because I had to double up on workouts because I was missing days. It is not so bad but it did take a while in the gym. I have legs tonight and it may be harder to double up with them because I usually can not even walk after legs. I will do those tonight after my other.