Quick question for the STW gym goers…If I’m doing a 3 day split routine, do I risk over training if I go every day?
All down to the individual, your age, genetics, level of training (tolerance) and how tough the sessions are relative to your work capacity.
Also is it normal to go backwards on some exercises?
A lot of training programs are periodised, eg 3 weeks increasing effort then 1 back off week. You’ll be weaker at the end of the 3 week block, but stronger after the back off week.
I’m 45 and train most days. Some days I haven’t recovered and either do lighter weights or just skip something. If I feel good, I just do more – basically just go by how I feel once I start lifting weights (often different to how I feel before I start lifting).