switching routines

[mcnasty75]

how long do you go before switching your lifting routine around to keep your muscles from getting use to the workout?

 

[Badgermoon]

I'd like to know what's best too. Right now, I try to change at least one exercise in my routine every 4 to 6 weeks. I don't know if this is the best way to do it or not. maybe one of the more experienced guys will have some advice?

 

[goldenear]

I change everytime I step into the gym, whether it be weight, reps, intensity (e.g., drop-sets, super-sets), exercises, etc. My body has no idea what it's in for when training time rolls around.

 

[gymrat]

this is what I do. I've written down 4 workout routines for every muscle group. 2 very high intensity, high weights, low reps, and 2 that are lighter weights, higher reps (called a maintenance workout). I do 1 of the high intensity workout, followed by 1 maintance, then the other high intensity then the other maintance. Basically it's a different workout every week of the month then repeated. I got this from my ISSA seminar that had some very good research and results behind it. It's used to increase limit strength when you've hit a wall.

 

[properly pumped]

i second goldenear, but the above post sounds interesting...

 

[gander]

I keep a journal and change my workout somewhat everytime. I did just start the Optimized Volume Training (OVT)and it is an asskicker.