I’ve been lifting weights since high school, and that’s been well over a decade now. I love the clarity of mind that a good gym session gives me, and feeling stronger definitely contributes to my overall energy levels and well being. It never hurts to be a little stronger too, as I’m sure that’s done some good things for my confidence levels, even if I don’t realize it.

Anyway, for a long time I’ve been unsure about whether I should work two muscle groups in one workout, or if I’m better off doing one per day. Many people have differing opinions on the issue, so I wanted to add mine to the mix.

For a long time, I would work out two muscles at once, and then I decided to mix things up by focusing on one muscle per day.

My two muscle workouts consisted of a number of different combinations where I’d blend two muscle groups together per workout. This allowed me to do a full cycle every three days.

There are some good things about doing things this way. Very often, I’d end up working important muscles like my chest and legs twice in a week, which was great for muscle growth.

The disadvantages are the fact that the workouts will naturally be longer, and it may not be necessary to work each muscle group twice. I learned this from a little experience.

A few years ago, I decided to switch my workout routine to one that just focused on one muscle group per session. This has saved me a lot of time, and I’ve taken advantage of the extra time.

You’re probably wondering if this makes a difference if you’ve never tried it. If you’re able to get to the gym about five days per week, I’d definitely suggest doing it. Your muscles will be fine. If you’re only going two or three times, though, you’re probably best off sticking to two muscles per workout.

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