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[Fyaresq]

Hey there, Im new to this bodybuilding thing, have been mucking around with weights, cardio and work stuff for a few years and had mixed results-now Im getting older the results take more time to appear and less time to disappear. Looks like an awesome site-any help in getting a training split would be fantastic. I work for the fire service on a shift system which gives me access to a gym everyday, can have interruptions to workouts when at work due to the job but looking to get an eight day split if anyone has any ideas. I am 84Kgs, 5' 10 and would like to get down to mid 70s but need to get stronger rather than just leaner-sounds like a challenge for someone-any takers?

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[Pseudonym]

An eight-day split? Hmmm.... I take it that's to fit your work shifts, right? How many days off do you have in between shifts?

[Fyaresq]

Yes thats right-we do 2 days, 2 nights and then 4 days off-the only downfall to working out through the shifts is that calls can interrupt the workout and if you wait until after a days shift you can be pretty tired, likewise the nights can be a bit rough if you are out after midnight and working. The lifestyle is fantastic but its not that easy to fit in workouts-having said that there are pleanty of guys and girls out there working a shitload more hours and still training hard too-if I had a split to work around at least I would have a pattern to get stuck into....hope you can help or at least give me some guidance, thanks 8)

[Pseudonym]

After much thought...

Day 1: Back

Day 2: Chest

Day 3: Legs

Day 4: (Rest)

Day 5: Shoulders / Abs

Day 6: Biceps / Triceps

Day 7: (Rest)

Day 8: repeat routine from top - ie, Back

Day 1: Chest

Day 2: Legs

Day 3: (Rest)

etc...

Is that going to suit your schedule?