Title: How Many Days Per Week Should You Lift Weights? - BuiltLean
Headings: How Many Days Should You Lift Weights Per Week?
How Many Days Should You Lift Weights Per Week?
What Does The Research Say?
What Does The Research Mean?
3 Rules If You Lift Weights 2-3 Times A Week
1. Full-Body Workouts
2. Train Each Movement During Each Workout
3. Switch it up every 3-4 weeks
4 Rules If You Lift Weights 4 Times A Week
1. Full-Body Workouts or Split Body Parts
2. Train Each Movement 1x/Week
3. Try Not To Train More Than 2 Days In A Row
4. Deload Every 4-6 Weeks
To See Results – Lift Weights The Way It Works For You

Content: What Does The Research Say? Studies show that in some cases the number of times per week you lift weights makes a difference, while in others it does not. In older adults there is not much difference shown in strength 1 if the individual trains either once or twice per week 2, but there is a significant increase in strength when the time spent training jumps to 3 times per week. 3
When you look at studies of children training once or twice per week, there is a significant increase in the strength of the children who train twice per week. What Does The Research Mean? The research points towards the “sweet spot” of strength training somewhere between 2 and 3 times per week. I typically recommend most people strength train roughly 3 days per week to make sure they hit that minimum effective dose, especially if they are not getting any other activity in during the week. You could also consider adding a 4 th day if you have a flexible schedule and have strength or sport-specific goals. In this case, make sure to deload your training and take a recovery week every month or so. 3 Rules If You Lift Weights 2-3 Times A Week
There is nothing wrong with only training 2 or 3 times a week, and most of the research shows that this is the perfect amount for most adults.