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rsl12 · 11-18-2005, 01:53 PM

I've been told that beginning lifters can work out the entire body 3 days a week, so that's what I've been doing (I've been training for about a year). But I've also been told that, once you reach a certain level, you should think about splitting up the program into different body parts. When do you know you've reached that level? When do you know that you're no longer a beginner?

If it makes any difference, my goal all this time has been to pass a physical fitness test that's a prerequisite for entrance to the fire academy (CPAT, for those who know). The focus has been on power and endurance--carrying heavy equipment, knocking down doors, that kind of thing. The test is tomorrow--hopefully after that, my goal will be to stay in shape as a firefighter!

11-18-2005, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
rsl12 On the lam Location: northern va	How advanced do I need to be before splitting my lifting? I've been told that beginning lifters can work out the entire body 3 days a week, so that's what I've been doing (I've been training for about a year). But I've also been told that, once you reach a certain level, you should think about splitting up the program into different body parts. When do you know you've reached that level? When do you know that you're no longer a beginner? If it makes any difference, my goal all this time has been to pass a physical fitness test that's a prerequisite for entrance to the fire academy (CPAT, for those who know). The focus has been on power and endurance--carrying heavy equipment, knocking down doors, that kind of thing. The test is tomorrow--hopefully after that, my goal will be to stay in shape as a firefighter! __________________ oh baby oh baby, i like gravy. Last edited by rsl12; 11-18-2005 at 01:56 PM..