splitting days to increase frequency

[cheeto-man]

I have tried to follow the conventional set up of 1x15, 2x10 and 3x5 with the understanding that the goal is to keep rep count close.

However I have also tried - and like - O&G's suggestion of 1 set/exercise (with the understanding that the 2nd and 3rd sets don't do as much as the 1st).

Finally I have read here that increased frequency is beneficial to boost growth.

I have started the following and am wondering what your thoughts are:

(I follow a 15, 11, 7 progression as I like a little higher reps).

15's: 3x/week (MWF) at 1 set each = 45 reps/exercise
11's: 4x/week (MTTF) at 1 set each = 44 reps/exercise
7's: 6x/week (MTWTFS) at 1 set each = 42 reps/exercise

I am following an A/B split of:

Squat
Incline Bench
Pull ups
Seated row
OHP
tri ext
cable curl
calfs

Deadlift/shrug
dips
BB row
chins
DB press
tri push downs
curl
calfs

workouts are quick (albeit frequent) but fit my schedule well

any helpful comments? thanks

 

[cheeto-man]

sorry, i'm adding a reply to move this back up. i'm hoping someone has a comment. thanks.

 

[jvroig]

Yep, that'll work.

When you get to the heaviest loads, though, watch the volume.
If, for example, you find it hard to do squats and deads consecutively since you'll be working out almost each day, simply skip one (either squat or deadlift) every now and then.

Regards,
-JV