Why does EVERYONE...

[Ruffdaddy]

Do chest on Monday's? I do too, so just kinda curious.

[Sleeper]

I always kinda wondered that myself.

Once i get back on the wagon im going to change and go to arms wed/chest friday. I've got weekends off and this will let me really rest and grow.

[AnthonyS]

I don't.

[Denny]

I think most routines start with chest. Most of the time mine does. I think many people chose Monday to begin a routine. I'm pretty sure it's recommended during a Decca cycle. LOL

[bonnie&clyde]

i do upper body mon, wend, and fridays, tues and thursdays i do legs, and switch it up every week

[Jonny00GT]

Most people start their week on Monday, and a lot of people don't even do legs. Most also follow the philosophy of biggest muscle group first, and that's the chest. Personally, I do my whole upper body both on Monday and on Friday with cardio Tues-Thurs and Sat. Calves and abs can be done daily.

-Jonny

[Denny]

Everyone is doing the whole upper body on the same day? I work 6 days, off on Saturday.

Sunday- Chest, Shoulders, Tri's- small cardio

Monday- Back, Bi's, Forearms- small cardio

Tuesday- Legs, Abs

Wednesday- Chest, Shoulders, Tri's- small cardio

Thursday- Back, Bi's, Forearms- small cardio

Friday- Legs, Abs

[jdgregory84]

Most people start their week on Monday, and a lot of people don't even do legs. Most also follow the philosophy of biggest muscle group first, and that's the chest. Personally, I do my whole upper body both on Monday and on Friday with cardio Tues-Thurs and Sat. Calves and abs can be done daily.

-Jonny

Your pecs are bigger than your quads? Just messing with you, but that's what you're saying.

I do chest on Monday, too and couldn't tell ya' why. Just do. I do agree with the fact that most peoples routines start on Monday, and what's the most common question when guys are asking about working out? "How much ya' bench?" For some reason the bench press seems to be the epitome of working out.

I do legs on Fridays because I don't wanna be walking like a gimp at work during the week.

[Denny]

Your pecs are bigger than your quads? Just messing with you, but that's what you're saying.

I do chest on Monday, too and couldn't tell ya' why. Just do. I do agree with the fact that most peoples routines start on Monday, and what's the most common question when guys are asking about working out? "How much ya' bench?" For some reason the bench press seems to be the epitome of working out.

I do legs on Fridays because I don't wanna be walking like a gimp at work during the week.

After I tell people my max, the convesation usually turns to a different subject anyway. I think it's to keep them from laughing at me.

[jdgregory84]

After I tell people my max, the convesation usually turns to a different subject anyway. I think it's to keep them from laughing at me.

I just tell them cock push-ups are where it's at now.

[Denny]

I just tell them cock push-ups are where it's at now.

Not on a base full of cocks in the desert... you might get a "prove it" comment. LOL

[Jonny00GT]

Everyone is doing the whole upper body on the same day? I work 6 days, off on Saturday.

What I said was: Personally, I do my whole upper body both on Monday and on Friday

Your pecs are bigger than your quads? Just messing with you, but that's what you're saying.

No, I lead with the fact that most guys focus on the upper body and, in the upper body, the biggest muscle group is the pecs. When you ask a guy how he splits up his workout through the week, He'll break down his upper body and MAYBE there will be an obligitory leg day in there somewhere. I'm not saying that's right...just the norm. Just giving my take on why the chest gear is crowded on Mondays.

As for me, I naturally have big legs so my cardio work (running, elyptical, playing sports, chasing my kids around the house, etc) is geared more towards weight loss, getting ready for a 5K and Warrior Dash...not so much how heavy I can squat or dead lift, but they stay fairly proportionate.

-Jonny

[Denny]

What I said was: Personally, I do my whole upper body both on Monday and on Friday

Ya, but you weren't the only one saying it. That's why I was asking. Not just what you said, but what a lot of people are saying.

[Jonny00GT]

Ya, but you weren't the only one saying it. That's why I was asking. Not just what you said, but what a lot of people are saying.

Oh, Gotcha. I've done one body part a day, push/pull split and this. I think a lot of it comes down to time constraints, end goal and what works for you. I super set chest and back, do shoulders and then super Tris and bis to get it all done at lunch. The added benefit is keeping my heart rate elevated since I don't rest more than 60 sec or not longer than to change the weights and get a drink in between. I'm trying to cut some weight, and it seems to be helping. I also like being able to see everything in the state of pump, at least I could before this "padding" creaped up on me! LOL! It let's me know what's lacking.

-Jonny

[Ruffdaddy]

I guess I can understand the whole routine thing. It shows how much people favor upper body. Maybe I'll swap mine next time I revise workouts...I've done it before. I just was curious as to other peoples logic. For the 12 yeas I've been in a gym it's almost always been chest on Monday's.