Workout when still sore?

zootreeves

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Hi,

I am starting a new training regime, 4 days a week:

Monday: Shoulders, Chest, Back
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Biceps, Abs
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Shoulders, Chest, Back
Saturday: Legs
Sunday: Biceps, Abs

I started on sunday with my biceps, however my arms were still sore today (Wednesday). I did my workout regardless and i didn't seem to notice any pain during it. But i'm wondering, am i leaving enough rest between muscle groups? Should i do each group only once a week?

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part of the question is volume and structure to the workouts those days. Theres quite a bit of variation in what a biceps day could be .
 
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I know this deviates from the main topic, but what about legs? Or are you adverse to training the lower half of your body?
 
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Thanks for the replies. My workout structure is as follows, i leave 2 mins rest between exercises:

Bicep/Ab day 4 Sets:
Concentrated Curls x 6 - 8
Crunches
Dumbell alternate Curls x 10 - 12
Sit Ups
Bar Curls x 6 - 8​

Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/Back day 3 Sets:
Dumbelll Pullovers x 10
Bentover Lateral Raises x 10
Bench Press Normal x 6 - 8
Bench Press Wide Arm x 4 - 8
Flys x 6-8
Wide Arm Pushups
Front Berbell Deltoid Raises x 10
Two Arm Side Lats x 10
Standing Bar behind head press x 6 - 8
Standing One Arm Barbell press x 6 -8
Barbell Shrugs x 15
Barbell Upright Rows x 10​

Leg day 3 -4 Sets:
Lunges x 15
Squats x 15
Leg Curls x 20​

I do legs once a week, but i'm not as bothered about them. To be honest i'd much rather have a bigger top half :)
 
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i think you'd be suprised how much leg development can help build strength all over the body.....dont be one of those i dont train legs guys........i did it for too long. bit regret!
 
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I think a bit of the chest/back is also hitting biceps as part of the compound exercises, which is why. I think even if you are sore though, its probably ok for a week or two to see (if you have recently changed to this routine) if it gets better and bothers you less. Otherwise maybe a little less volume on the bicep days? maybe 3 sets for them instead of 4
 
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I guess i'll stick with this routine for a few weeks then. I'm just getting back into lifting after a few months break, so hopefully by 1-2 weeks it won't be a problem and i can just put it down to me being unfit. Otherwise I guess i'll reduce the volume and/or increase rest time.

Cheers for the advice, Repped you all. Will be starting a hyperdrol/Mass FX/X-factor log soon, will be sure to post it.
 
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that should be a nice weight gaining combo with enough calorie intake :)
 
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Seriously dont neglect legs. I did it for 4 years, plus what are you gonna say when a hot chick says "so, what happened to your legs?" Small legs make the pp look bigger? ;)
 
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Listen to these guys! If you wanna get big up stairs then squat and deadlift heavy - just as much as you do all those other smaller body parts.
 

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