@myfaith87 It absolutely isn’t. I said in my post what he meant. And he didn’t even ask me my goals, even if that was true.
“A woman shouldn’t be doing an Arnold split.”
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@jimjam I think he could mean that there is a lot of volume for an average natural (male) lifter. Anabolic steroids improve muscle recovery so enchanted lifters can train more. Going by that, he could assume that women should have even worse volume capacity due to the lower testosteron levels...
But lesser known fact among the gym crowd is than average woman actually has more resistance to high volume training and muscle fatigue than average man link1 link2. So, there are a high chance (because individual differences can play a bigger role ofc) that this split is actually better suited for you than for average guy.
But lesser known fact among the gym crowd is than average woman actually has more resistance to high volume training and muscle fatigue than average man link1 link2. So, there are a high chance (because individual differences can play a bigger role ofc) that this split is actually better suited for you than for average guy.
@ops4freep I agree! From what I have heard (interviews, podcast guest, articles) I think he’s a stand up guy.
shelbycbaybee
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@jimjam ...Doesn't everyone have low testosterone compared to someone taking steroids?
If he'd said 'there are programs that only work well if you're taking steroids' he might have a point. But that's not what he said.
Also: You enjoy it? You're not injured, or incurring other damage? And you're getting what you want out of it? Then fuck that dude and his gendered 'shoulds'.
If he'd said 'there are programs that only work well if you're taking steroids' he might have a point. But that's not what he said.
Also: You enjoy it? You're not injured, or incurring other damage? And you're getting what you want out of it? Then fuck that dude and his gendered 'shoulds'.
@shelbycbaybee I enjoy it so far! And if I don’t or am feeling like I am doing too much, I’m not a moron and I’ll move on. Problem solved!
olusanya800
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@olusanya800 The “hope this helps” always gets me in sarcastic posts lol
@olusanya800 If you’re not named Arnold you are not allowed to do the Arnold split!! We WILL be checking ID to verify
olusanya800
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@jimjam what if you get hysterical mid bench press and your tampon falls out??? /s
the arnold split is a classic solid program. though, i'd recommend replacing the core exercises. his selection there is kind of dated. situps are risky for your neck and waste energy compared to crunches and he does nothing for the obliques.
what's really interesting about arnold's methods are how he played with sets, reps, and rests. variation on these things has since proven to be really beneficial. and his program may not tell you this (idk) but he did that based on feeling/mood. dude just loves to work out and play around with it.
the only thing we can't do is progress as fast as men, that's the T factor, they build muscle faster.
the arnold split is a classic solid program. though, i'd recommend replacing the core exercises. his selection there is kind of dated. situps are risky for your neck and waste energy compared to crunches and he does nothing for the obliques.
what's really interesting about arnold's methods are how he played with sets, reps, and rests. variation on these things has since proven to be really beneficial. and his program may not tell you this (idk) but he did that based on feeling/mood. dude just loves to work out and play around with it.
the only thing we can't do is progress as fast as men, that's the T factor, they build muscle faster.
@jimjam 
heads up though, your core will ~eventually~ lag behind making it sketchy to keep a straight spine while lifting.
i like to use my daily 15 minutes of cardio to squeeze in core and other odds and ends with a hiit circuit. i mix this up a lot but here's an example of what i mean:
going for speed. 3 circuits:
heads up though, your core will ~eventually~ lag behind making it sketchy to keep a straight spine while lifting.
i like to use my daily 15 minutes of cardio to squeeze in core and other odds and ends with a hiit circuit. i mix this up a lot but here's an example of what i mean:
going for speed. 3 circuits:
Code:
1. Sumo squat (40secs)
a. Burpee (25secs)
2. Bridge march
a. Flutter kick
3. Bicycle crunch
a. Flutter kick
4. Dead bug
a. Mtn climber
5. Bird dog plank
a. Mtn climber@busola48 I get it and I’d love to have visible abs, but I don’t think it’s going to happen after being cut into so much. I also have a rare condition that causes severe distention, and I literally look pregnant constantly. I won’t recover from it so, you know. But maybe one day I’ll have killer abs.
papabear4811
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@busola48 The only thing I'd say about the Arnold split is it's a ton of volume. not a men/women thing, more of a natty vs enhanced thing - your average natural lifter will tend to have issues with recovery on that split if they're not taking nutrition and sleep extremely seriously that someone on gear isn't going to run into.