2/day workout split- tips, opinions

[OldManLogan]

So I have been WFH for years, till this week.

Used to working out 3xfull body a week, which gave me enough volume, stimulus and recovery to consistently gain strength, drop and maintain weight and body fat percentage where I want, and also recover reasonably well.

I am not a competitor, just an older “gym bro” I guess, so my goals are not show prep /off season/on season based. Just steady gains, maybe leaner in summer, more calories and anabolism in fall/ winter, that approach.

I started a new job that’s 8-5 on location so due to time constraints, I’d get home super late if I stick to what I’m doing- but the place has a decent hotel type gym. So, no barbells but some cables, light DBs up to 50#, etc.

I was wondering- is it just as effective if I split the workout to do what I can here during the day/lunch etc, then do the rest in the evening (heavier compounds/ barbell work)?

Thoughts in this strategy, tips..?
Thanks in advance.

 

[traininsane11]

So I have been WFH for years, till this week.

Used to working out 3xfull body a week, which gave me enough volume, stimulus and recovery to consistently gain strength, drop and maintain weight and body fat percentage where I want, and also recover reasonably well.

I am not a competitor, just an older “gym bro” I guess, so my goals are not show prep /off season/on season based. Just steady gains, maybe leaner in summer, more calories and anabolism in fall/ winter, that approach.

I started a new job that’s 8-5 on location so due to time constraints, I’d get home super late if I stick to what I’m doing- but the place has a decent hotel type gym. So, no barbells but some cables, light DBs up to 50#, etc.

I was wondering- is it just as effective if I split the workout to do what I can here during the day/lunch etc, then do the rest in the evening (heavier compounds/ barbell work)?

Thoughts in this strategy, tips..?
Thanks in advance.

It’s doable but personally I know once I’m done training then that’s it for the day I wouldn’t fancy going back and training later in the day at all.

There’s some that have probably made it work but I think it’s more of a mental
Issue rather than being better for progress. Lots to factor in though. The split/intensity/volume/level you’re at/recovery capabilities etc

With great genetics and maybe no job IE full time bodybuilder or online coach etc and minimal outside stressors it could work but for most I think will burn out mentally and physically

 

[buck]

I found that doing 2 intense workouts a day for me in my 30's burned me out within 6 weeks. Tried it a couple times. Once a day is my limit.

 

[OldManLogan]

Question-

I found that doing 2 intense workouts a day for me in my 30's burned me out within 6 weeks. Tried it a couple times. Once a day is my limit.

Question- were they split workouts? I’m literally splitting my daily workout into a morning and afternoon session.

The only weird part is I usually start with compounds then make my way into isolated and smaller muscle groups as I go, right?

But now, because of the limited equipment here, I have to start in the middle here (so, arms, shoulders, etc) and wait till the evening to do the compounds/ barbell work (deadlifts, incline bench, barbell rows , etc etc).

 

[buck]

Question-

Question- were they split workouts? I’m literally splitting my daily workout into a morning and afternoon session.

The only weird part is I usually start with compounds then make my way into isolated and smaller muscle groups as I go, right?

But now, because of the limited equipment here, I have to start in the middle here (so, arms, shoulders, etc) and wait till the evening to do the compounds/ barbell work (deadlifts, incline bench, barbell rows , etc etc).

Yrs they were split workouts.
Just like other things the only way to know if it works for you is to try it and find out.
When ever i got an idea about something i would try it and find out if it worked for me. That is how i learned everything i know.

 

[OldManLogan]

On it already, sir. Let’s see!

 

[Catteni]

HIIT/cardio/swim in the AM or on lunch breaks.

And/OR lift on lunch breaks or after work.

Traveling healthcare job having to make it work.

I enjoy the non-lift sessions in the morning to jump start my day. I DO prefer to knock out my lifting mid-day instead of late at night. I don't always do 2 a day but it is my goal at least 3-5 days a week.

I do quicker 1 set to failure heavy or 2 working sets on expedited lift sessions.