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2-3 exercises per major body part
Ah, interrupting your chat with Dammit, but let's talk about this for a moment. I am trying to come up with my own GZCL-esque four day routine at the moment. A bit like GZCL but more clearly divvied up into upper- and lower body days.
Squat day currently looks like:
T1 - Squat
T2 - Front squat
T2 - Goblet squat
T3 - Leg extensions
T3 - Leg curls
T3 - Leg pressIf I follow your logic this is too many? Or would the T3s not count towards your limit? I really enjoy finishing up on the machines, just to make sure I completely draw out every last ounce of strength I have left.
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I don't know what GZCL is, but if you're running a specific well known and trusted program by a GOAT and you can keep up, go for it.
https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/how-many-exercises-per-muscle-group.html
Lower risk of injury:Fewer sets spread out over a few workouts can help you avoid overuse injuries.If you do it for short periods to break plateaus and whatnot go for it.
ALSO Legs are the 'other' side of the body. (who trains legs anyway??? Pure madness) so it's like saying you're only doing a handful for the whole upper body. So that's understandable.
If you're an advance trainer,things are different too.
Also, this is just basic Internet advice. It's nuanced but all I'm saying is don't crush your joints for the sake of a 1000 burpees or bw squats, esp if you can get the same results with weights and fewer reps/set.
BUT I frequently don't listen to my own advice because I love lifting very heavy. But I skirt close to the edge and can feel my elbows hate me. But I'll never do a 1rm. And if I drop below 5 (mostly clean) reps, I'll drop the weight.
Fuck it. Do what you want.
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Leg extension at heavy weight can destroy your knees.
It’s ok as a final exercise, go to fail with moderate weight.
ChainBreaker
davidual
Then I'd aim for medium number of reps with slightly heavier weights. It'll save your joints so you don't get there (old age) quicker. Sounds like you're doing hippy crazy endurance level of reps.
[usual Internet disclaimer, I don't know what you're actually doing and everyone is different.]
4ish sets of about 12ish reps up to 60-80% of 2-3 exercises per major body part (1-2 for minors/ancillary /supporting)
If you're doing more, ask yourself why. If you're not training for a comp or a strength or endurance athlete, are you ego lifting...
RSI, tennis/golf elbow and such is repetitive low weight injuries.
Though others on here might have a better understanding than me.