Can you make decent strength gains training 2x per week??

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SouthernBrother		Can you make decent strength gains training 2x per week??	09-01-2015 @ 18:13
lazy boy Member 1746, 814 posts	As the title says.... Can you make decent strength gains training 2x per week?? Due to another small person arriving in my house in March, and the before DIY preparations, it's likely that I'll only be able to train 2x per week from now, to the foreseeable. Am I likely to be able to make gains? Or is it likely I'll just maintain? The training will likely be: Day 1 Deadlift DoH axle Deadlift Cleans Log Strict press Day 2 Front squat Squat Bench Dips Rows What are peoples thoughts?

Wiegieboard		...	09-01-2015 @ 18:14
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11368 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190 502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	This will work.

donnie		...	09-01-2015 @ 18:21
Wee Donnie Member 5605, 450 posts	absolutely i train 2-3 times per week for many years and it works for a natural its good more time for recovery

dannyboy73		...	09-01-2015 @ 19:48
Mask it or Casket !! Member 4600, 8167 posts SQ 240, BP 162.5, DL 255 657.5 kgs @ 90.5kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 09.01.2015 @ 19:48 PM by dannyboy73 Why not? How about rota some other activity occassionally for example, cant see any good mornings or hyperextensions or slds?

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	09-01-2015 @ 20:46
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22348 posts	No problem at all.

Billytheold		...	09-01-2015 @ 20:56
Sugdens crazy old person. Member 4936, 7288 posts SQ 270, BP 155, DL 270 695.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	Do pull ups in the park and carrying the child as a workout good died sleep yes.

SouthernBrother		...	09-01-2015 @ 21:22
lazy boy Member 1746, 814 posts	Awesome. Yeah I'll mix things up, I have stones etc I can use. Farmers when the weather is better. May do sldl on the squat day. When I go to a gym obv it will vary slightly anyway. Will also try to get to WHS or strength-tec occasionally too. Thanks gents.


1369phil		...	09-01-2015 @ 21:40
doesnt work hard enough in the gym Member 1492, 2138 posts SQ 170, BP 145, DL 195 510.0 kgs @ 112kgs UnEq	Tony Cliffe British record holder in GBPF trains twice a week and has done for years

SouthernBrother		...	09-01-2015 @ 22:04
lazy boy Member 1746, 814 posts	Would it hurt to throw in some bag work, or sprints on the odd occasion. Or bad idea? This is mainly for blood pressure reasons.

SouthernBrother		...	09-01-2015 @ 22:05
lazy boy Member 1746, 814 posts	1369phil said:Tony Cliffe British record holder in GBPF trains twice a week and has done for years There is an endorsement. Am starting to like this idea.

Funky_monkey		...	10-01-2015 @ 06:59
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	I train twice a week doing similar things to what you're intending on doing. Strongest I've been. Heavier, but stronger.

cowie		...	10-01-2015 @ 07:46
Member 3740, 1617 posts	2 x a week will work just fine If anything you may be doing a little too much especially in your 1st routine, may need to amend slightly when nearing heavier part of a cycle

IainT		...	10-01-2015 @ 09:29
normal people, like me. Member 2325, 550 posts	Tend to agree with cowie, it seems like too much in each session. How about a more events focussed day and a more gym based day? Events Deadlift Log or axle floor to overhead Carry Gym Front squat/squat Bench/dips Rows/pull-ups

SouthernBrother		...	10-01-2015 @ 10:51
lazy boy Member 1746, 814 posts	The DoH axle will only be able 90kg 5x5 stuff. Might drop the cleans as I'll be doing FTOH. The DL will be around 80% too. Did 180 the other day. Can seem to go too heavy on my own, in the garage, with a stuff as f**k bar. When you're having 3 days rest after, surely you need to put the work in? Kind of the theory I'm going on?

SouthernBrother		...	10-01-2015 @ 10:52
lazy boy Member 1746, 814 posts	I said:The DoH axle will only be about 90kg 5x5 stuff. Might drop the cleans as I'll be doing FTOH. The DL will be around 80% too. Did 180 the other day. Can't seem to go too heavy on my own, in the garage, with a stuff as f**k bar. When you're having 3 days rest after, surely you need to put the work in? Kind of the theory I'm going on?

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