Full Body 5x Per Week: Why High Frequency Training Is So Effective

Jeff Nippard
2 Jan 202010:10

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the benefits of a full-body workout routine done five days a week, challenging the traditional body part split approach. It delves into scientific research, including the Norwegian Frequency Project, to support the effectiveness of high-frequency training for muscle growth, especially for more experienced lifters. The script also addresses concerns about recovery and suggests strategies for volume and intensity management while emphasizing the importance of a proper warm-up and adapting to the training style.

Takeaways

  • đŸ‹ïž Full-body training five days a week is the speaker's current routine, which they find effective for muscle growth and recovery.
  • đŸ€” The traditional gym bro's skepticism towards full-body training is challenged by the idea that training frequency can be higher for advanced trainees compared to beginners.
  • 🔄 The push-pull leg split and upper-lower splits are suggested as alternative training options that also hit muscles multiple times a week.
  • 📊 Scientific literature supports that higher training frequency can be beneficial for muscle growth, especially in more experienced lifters.
  • 🧬 The concept of muscle protein synthesis and its elevation post-workout is key to understanding the benefits of high-frequency training.
  • đŸ€·â€â™‚ïž There is ongoing debate about the correlation between muscle protein synthesis and hypertrophy, with some studies suggesting no direct link.
  • 🇳🇮 The 'Norwegian Frequency Project' is highlighted for its findings that suggest very high-frequency training (6 days a week full-body) led to greater strength and muscle gains.
  • 🔄 A replication study with intermediate lifters did not find the same dramatic results, suggesting that high-frequency training benefits may vary by experience level.
  • 📈 The importance of weekly volume and its distribution across workouts is emphasized, with high-frequency training allowing for more quality volume accumulation.
  • đŸ’Ș The speaker finds full-body training allows for better intensity and recovery due to lower volume per workout and focusing on one exercise per muscle.
  • 🚀 The 'repeated bout effect' is mentioned as a factor that enhances recovery over time with consistent training stimulus.

Q & A

  • What is the training split the speaker has been using for the last six months?

    -The speaker has been using a full body training split five days a week for the last six months.

  • What is the common misconception about full body training according to the script?

    -The common misconception is that full body training is only suitable for beginners and involves training only two or three days a week.

  • What does the speaker suggest about the optimal training frequency for advanced trainees?

    -The speaker suggests that for advanced trainees, the optimal training frequency is higher, as they can elevate muscle protein balance for a shorter period after training.

  • What is the 'push-pull leg' split mentioned in the script?

    -The 'push-pull leg' split is a training routine where each muscle is hit twice a week, and it has been highlighted in scientific literature as beneficial for muscle growth.

  • What is the 'Norwegian frequency project' referred to in the script?

    -The 'Norwegian frequency project' is a study conducted by Norwegian sport scientists that aimed to give their national powerlifting team a competitive edge by comparing the effects of training full-body three days a week versus six days a week.

  • What were the results of the 'Norwegian frequency project'?

    -The results showed that the group training six days a week got nearly twice as big and strong, increasing their lifts by a total of 10 percent versus five percent.

  • What is the 'repeated bout effect' mentioned in the script?

    -The 'repeated bout effect' is a phenomenon where the body adapts to a new stimulus and learns to recover faster, reducing the feeling of soreness after training.

  • How does the speaker suggest managing volume and intensity in full body training?

    -The speaker suggests spreading out weekly volume across more workouts to reduce the likelihood of wasted sets and focusing on one exercise per muscle to maintain intensity and recovery.

  • What is the speaker's personal experience with full body training regarding recovery?

    -The speaker found that they could recover faster with full body training due to the lower volume per workout and the ability to focus on one exercise per muscle.

  • What are the potential concerns with high-frequency training mentioned in the script?

    -Potential concerns include the need to stop short of failure initially to allow for recovery, the possibility of training muscles while still sore, and the importance of a full warm-up to prevent injury.

  • What program does the speaker offer for those interested in high-frequency full-body training?

    -The speaker offers an intermediate to advanced high-frequency full-body program on JeffNippert.com, which includes a 10-week plan based on the principles discussed in the video.

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