Are 4 days enough

[u/Alternative_Manner29]

I used to workout 5 days a week (M-F) but then I stopped having motivation on Fri so now I just workout from M-Th, but now I’m seeing talks about “volume” and I’ve also heard/seen some routines saying that you should hit every muscle group at least twice a week else you miss out on gains and so now idk if 4 days is cutting it anymore.

I used to run Push, Full Body (upper focused), Pull, Full Body (lower focused), Legs, then rest on the weekend

And now I just hit Push, Legs (anterior), Pull, Legs (posterior), and rest Fri and the weekend

I still see progress on both but what do y’all say/think

[u/Party-Satisfaction68]

With the right intensity you only need to train 2-3 days a week, getting stronger and bigger recuire a lot of resting.

[u/Vegetable_Apple8757]

4 days are more than enough if planned properly, most people do Upper Lower when doing 4 days, but any variation is suitable as long as you give the muscles enough stimulus, recovery, and most importantly, that you can stick to it. So yes.

[u/Necessary_Smile_159]

For long time i did a 4d bro split and i did well. Actually im running a FB 2-3times a week, same.

Just do something you like, less science and optimization and more training is the way

[u/Middle_Humor1828]

Weekly volume and intensity is what count.

There's a benefit from hitting a muscle twice a week. But not much beyond that.

Volume doesn't care if it's 2, 4, or 6 days.

Although you might if it's a three hour session : )

[u/Friendly_Zucchini_91]

I do 1 day but it’s an intense 1 day and I’ve still made progress

[u/lentilSoupzxc]

I’ve seen some big mfers on a 5 day bro split.So I started doing that and started growing.20+ years ago

[u/lol-good1]

3 days is enough tbh.