Working out Twice a day: YES or NO?

Are you thinking about working out twice a day? You have to think about some very major factors before you pull that trigger. You need to have the time energy and mental stability to do it. And on top of that it can only be done for a short period of time. In this video i give you my opinion on this topic.
I would love to hear if you to two a day workouts in the comments section.
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[@darthbrutalicious6066]

I am not here for validation. I came here for Permission.

[@mikemallett.]

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[@nathanbaldwin5782]

Haha this is why I am here. I seek permission

[@user-bm5wz4mk4f]

Looool

[@HendrixHorn]

Literally me

[@joshuaeversole8625]

Me

[@finalbossoftheinternet6002]

RIP John , you’ll live on healing people here forever

[@laowai2000]

Still providing us with diamonds of knowledge from the afterlife!

[@samboriboun2213]

Oh no@ at least he looked good all muscular

[@user-st5up4kh9y]

Is he dead ?

[@laowai2000]

@@user-st5up4kh9y Unfortunately passed away recently. Golden advice!

[@user-st5up4kh9y]

@@laowai2000 That's so sad . He looked so fit and muscular.

[@samueldare9355]

Two 8 Hour arm workouts a day.

[@flowstate9716]

samuel dare lmao

[@ghost-wh3ic]

Wtf

[@jonathonmoores9137]

Lit

[@cobywilliamson3425]

Dang son you gone rip your muscle off the bone

[@Gare.Bear0]

Good one kid

[@reinerbraun6670]

I trained 2x a day , 5 days a week. This sure did give me tremendous results. What I like to do is train lift heavy and at night focus on light weight more reps and high sets.

[@sethkang4410]

Lifting light weights w low volume makes u recover faster.

[@samkitjain915]

can you please share your workout routine? i am not sure how to properly do 2 workouts a day.

[@diegoportillo2538]

Did u work out the same muscle groups? Like on chest day would u come back and work chest again or another muscle group like back

[@itsmestape7204]

@@diegoportillo2538fair question, since he says lift heavy for the 1st session, lift light for the 2nd, I would assume the same muscle group

[@thesamsons9683]

Excellent answer. I hope these videos never leave KZbin. I did twice a day while deployed I worked slept and went to the gym for 120 days. Obviously do two a days the entire time. Cycled on and off.

[@anthonypietrobono6178]

Thumbs up before watching. ALWAYS.

[@brauliochavez783]

RIP John Meadows best advice I've heard about bodybuilding I've worked nothing but hard jobs all my life landscape hardscape drywall construction this definitely hits home.

[@Oh6Torch]

Great answer. I found that doing calisthenics and jumping rope (on an empty stomach) before I go to work each morning is a great motivator to start the day. I burn a few calories and knock out my cardio. I come home and ignore that I had a mini workout in the morning. If I can’t or choose not to lift after work, I don’t feel like a complete loser. The mini workout has a lasting effect too. Makes me feel alert throughout the morning.

[@dionwairepo5716]

Thank you John,, great info. Myself and wife are over 50 and training is ongoing when we can. We have been wondering about our training and why are we so tired, work life balance is important and age is a big factor. Thank you John

[@DefGoat]

I'm thankful for people like him, that share good information on these subjects. Need more like him.

[@atch3669]

This is actual knowledge , thanks man.

[@Lucav79BG]

I really agree when you talk about what Kind of Job you do and Training-Quality. After 8-9 hours spent at a desk it's really hard to go and push. That's why I rush into the gym at lunch break and I have 1 hour intense Training on a single main muscle. Three times a week I also add a second light session where I hit bic-calves, trics-calves, glutes. 20 minutes cardio also. The second session of course is very easy and hits small muscles. The nice Thing is The fact I have limited time at lunch makes me push ever more, besides having a fresh mind able to push.

[@mountaindog1]

smart man

[@Maximos80]

Thanks for all the great content, John! Great combo of theory and application.

[@mountaindog1]

thank you Sam!

[@babypizza3903]

You are the man! Love this!

[@drroidhammer3218]

I only go to a 2 a day split when I have a month holidays. I work a physical job and have a family so 2 a day isn't usually feasible. The am cardio pm weights & cardio is my staple. Love the videos John great info precise and well explained.

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@jackpage7109]

Just a brilliant man, great through this virus, big up the mountain dog !!!

[@jackpage7109]

highlighted !! the honour is all mine haha !

[@dwaynesachs3527]

Great info thank you John.

[@khaledalomari7211]

Thanks Mate , a simple question with a simple answer. you can't believe how long it took to find your channel thanks.

[@michaelp5518]

I really miss John! I am NOT genetically gifted. more type 1 fibers than type 2. for a guy who was made fun of because I did not have the genetics, And i go back to the 60’s when there were no gyms. When I did find and go to a muscle head gym, I was the guy who got sand kicked in his face. John Meadows was such a good guy. Extremely helpful and sincere and passionate. Thank you for keeping his videos up here! His family I am sure are very proud.

[@KOBD613BODYBUILDING]

I like going twice a day when I prep for a show. Keeps me from being hungry, keeps me focused.

[@Cre8Thought41]

Good video with excellent information. I'm going to incorporate the twice a day system on some of my weaker areas for a short bit, say two to four weeks and see what happens. Thanks for clearing this up better than anyone else on the Tube.

[@matkasim]

Good practical advice. Thanks

[@grassrootstalks7448]

One thing I know workout twice a day is not easy. I workout twice Saturday and Sunday only. And I only workout 5 days a week. If your workout twice a day 5 to 6 times a week, you just don't have bills

[@amirhb8431]

As always well said , Thanks

[@mondohdz531]

Thank you for this honest video. Very helpful

[@alejandrodurancardona4006]

Really informative. Excellent video, thank you.

[@fenixe1]

good video! perhaps a video about how you structure a routine for a novcie/ intermediate. in terms of frequency and volume.

[@colinkelly8213]

Thanks John, again all about safety. Definitely you're a book of knowledge

[@BizzyIzzy87]

I am doing push pull legs and just feel like shoulders can use more work. So yes if I go in the morning and go all in on chest and triceps, even if I still don’t have the capacity go quite 100 percent to my potential on shoulders later in the evening, surely I can get more out of an isolated evening shoulder workout than i would have in a regular push routine. Especially if I even save triceps after shoulders instead of doing it with chest.

[@BizzyIzzy87]

Hey thanks for liking my comment, what is your take on this. Someone was telling me if strength is my goal maybe it would make sense. But for hypertrophy and muscle gain there is nothing wrong with doing them together and treating shoulders along with the OHP as accessory.

[@titooilar8336]

Definetly works great for me training twice a day as Long as my calorie intake is on point!

[@tadasj.8561]

Very good answer. Thank you

[@AstupidTubeAcount]

Amen. Theres no shortcuts for ultimate success. Do what you gotta do for the day and go rest

[@fitchefdave]

lockdown here in Los Angeles. 2 a days for me on some days when i feel it. love the channel

[@jamesmcguier1078]

Hey Jon be up your way next thursday , goin to powerhouse to train as your videos have inspired my wife and I to train hard again! Thanks!

[@mountaindog1]

gooooood!

[@johnwilson4982]

Mr. Meadows, first of all thank you so much for what you do for the community as a whole! Also, thank you so much for “The Warlock”! I’m going into the second half of the program (brutal and couldn’t be happier that phase 1 is over 😂) but, my question is how long is appropriate before I run something like “Grandmaster”? I’m predicting I’m going to need some time off (deload) because Warlock has been tough.

[@wgbowlesiii]

I like doing morning cardio and weight training in the afternoon. Works well for me to cut down and recomp.

[@bigm383]

I still work night shifts half the time. I used to try to do 40-50 minutes of weights in the afternoon when I woke up. That, as well as walking to and from work, and getting bugger all sleep was exhausting me. Now I only lift on my days off, but do it with much more intensity. I agree that many KZbin gurus don't work, and have time to split training, eating and resting across the entire day.

[@Louis-xx2os]

RIP John! A great man! Finally some common sense and a grounded answer.

[@mariaasher9880]

omg how did he pass away? I just discovered this channel

[@Louis-xx2os]

@@mariaasher9880 not sure, would have been cool to meet him!

[@redskool8498]

thanks john, for your time and for you tips ... †

[@mountaindog1]

you bet

[@davesworld7688]

This man was the best!! We miss you John!!

[@PureTruth]

How about a run in the morning and a resistance session in the evening?

[@mountaindog1]

thats good

[@ghost-wh3ic]

Yes absolutely

[@marouaneelhamri2970]

@@mountaindog1 this can not affect testosterone ?

[@kimjongun2536]

@@marouaneelhamri2970 why would it

[@marouaneelhamri2970]

@@kimjongun2536 i dont know i just asked

[@manhnguyen5]

Thanks for the good advice…

[@dariencannon4430]

Thank you mountain! ❤

[@RAMtrails]

I've been doing compound lifts in the a.m. and accessories during p.m. it makes handling the volume easier.

[@taran5767]

That’s exactly what I was thinking

[@danieldeiparine5716]

I agree I myself do run in the am, then resistance training at pm

[@elvin2010ify]

@@danieldeiparine5716 i hate running outside, and takind water bottle with me, gets annoying. But running in gym with water near is no problem

[@brandonlong3520]

Thanks for the insight

[@sacristar]

I found your reasons for using 2-a-days super insightful =)

[@mountaindog1]

good!

[@solomonnie6108]

I weightlift in the afternoon and take a huge nap and do cardio way past 10 and call it a day. I sleep twice a day so...not too bad considering that's the only thing I do and I shift between different types of workouts.

[@danbee415]

I think its good for strength training but thats it. If you have a lot of time and find it fun then go for it. I like it for weight loss. The activity if getting to the gym and back homw by running is good for weight loss. John makes a point on fatigue which is highly relevant

[@karma_yogi_42]

thanks for talking sense into people like me

[@micpadovano]

I would love to split my volume into two separate sessions > so I could overload via the intensity, but I’v got other priorities. Thank you John for sharing your thoughts.

[@mountaindog1]

me too!

[@tommykh5915]

Well said 🙏

[@juanmartinez-lp7mb]

Thanks good information

[@alaaghawi5477]

Shoutout who is now watching this legend 🙌

[@dounomeedm]

Very good advice .

[@RonFleischhacker-bi7gt]

Thank you . I do 2x a day after long lay off. Seems to quicken build back, yes it cranks up appetite water intake about doubles . Muscles remember Mind strengthens body comes alive again.

[@owenmilburn8471]

In quarantine with nothing else do to, thinking of changing my training to twice a day, what do you think?

[@lucasmohns]

i would do it. You can have 2 productive workouts a day instead of 1.

[@menace2societies]

Do workout at morning maybe 8am after workout rest for 6 hours or nap for a bit before doing the 2nd workout so your muscle would get rest. I killed my muscle when I workout my arms then rested for 20mins and done my legs. I recovered only 2 days because of soreness and I haven’t even took post workout meal so it maybe impacted it.

[@jujujijijaja]

I started doing this now that I have the time... the results were: I gained a little bit of mass, lost around 1.5kg of fat and my metabolism got faster. Just make sure to do the hard lifts first and a lighter workout the second time. I train two days and rest (by the end of the second day I am BEAT)

[@nestorcalderon5922]

Do it. You already know the answers to your questions.

[@Mohamed-dz1sn]

In the Nederlands the gym are going to open next week, you're only allowed to train 1 hour maximum. You have to do your reservation trough the app so I have to go once in the morning and once at night I guess. I have to work also in between so yeah.. think imma do the compound first and later in the night isolation.

[@vacuumcleaner11]

Here's my experience. For almost 2 years now, I do 2 a days every Thursday (day off from work). Heavy back and hams in the morning and then chest and delts pump in the afternoon. I can't have a stim preworkout for the 2nd session otherwise my CNS is fried. I feel best if I am moving around all day (a lot of relaxing PNS activity helps immensely, even more than a nap for me). I love these days because I can basically eat whatever I want as much as I want without gaining weight. One thing I notice is that I am generally not very hungry even in the evening after the second workout but I can't stop eating...that's probably due to elevated cortisol from all the stress from the 2 lifting. sessions. Finally, I usually take either the day before or the day after off from the gym to cushion the CNS stress overload on the 2 a day.

[@mountaindog1]

thanks brother!

[@jesuslover6667]

Thanks man !

[@Epictetus3]

Great info, thanks

[@dhavalgauswamivines6718]

Thanks for the knowledge sir 👍 really satisfied

[@ajwilderness]

John you seem to be the only one in the industry with any sense on this kind of topic. Not everyone has the time and luxury to go back to the gym and so many people just don't understand that. And those of us who work manual labor end up stressing the muscle twice a day anyways

[@mountaindog1]

yep

[@asalees2379]

Thanks for another great video John. Would it be possible for you to do a video about training in your 40's thanks.

[@mountaindog1]

yep

[@camstat4067]

Here because of Stan efferding! Also RIP John, much love!

[@mildredramirez6450]

Thanks for everything 🏋️❤️🏋️

[@marcusavila2961]

We miss you bud. Great information ℹ️

[@gabrielkatipunan2734]

I was stuck in my weight for 2 weeks, im on OMAD diet and workout 6 times a week. I tried working out 2 times a day since last week and finally, my weight drops for 4 lbs. in a week.

[@rygardss8101]

Did you lose strength?

[@gabrielkatipunan2734]

@@rygardss8101 i did thats why stop omad . i did caloric deficit and still working out 2x a day.

[@oneightsven2371]

Would have to eat alot to gain more energy

[@YaBetterCallBabu07]

I used to do very short high intensity workouts 4x a day. Two practical problems. You smell all day unless you shower 4x a day, and you’re less likely to get the benefits of sweating the shorter the workout. On the pro side, I was able to recover faster to keep working out at higher intensitiy, so I feel I got results faster.

[@Close2Him15]

Thank you sir!

[@MMAFan20]

I love the icon thumbnails

[@jefftrent7338]

Good information

[@shaokhan7203]

He's ready for infinity war🤗

[@simon.houseaccount4807]

Yea until I find a new gym more private. ,.I think I may have to do two workouts on some days. Because. Gym has a lot of military people who. I now hate military people so I just walk out half way thu my workout .. the military complex wronged me bad. So I cut all cords with them ,. Guess I wait few hours then go back few hours later when it quieter so thanks John Great video

[@stephenfawkingiii8779]

I usually do my specific muscle group in the morning pretty hard, I eat, rest, 2hours hike, 2miles uphill and back, eat, rest 2 hours, and do arm workout every night. My diet is a lot of eggs and a lot of raw milk, with protein bars, or shakes in between. I've been doing this every day for almost a month. I see why people get hooked on this lifestyle, you get results fast.

[@precooked-bacon]

thanks!

[@FitnessFreak271]

I agreed with your statement sir.

[@SaiyanStrength]

RIP. Thanks for all the knowledge

[@healthyobession]

I split PPL for towadays, the shorter workouts make it possible to maintain intensity Push A.M Chest Push P.M Shoulders, tris Pull A.M Back Pull P.M Traps, r.delts, bis Legs A.M Quads Legs P.M Calves, hams

[@robertoramoshernandez2355]

Good advise

[@THEIGORHUGE]

Preach them John

[@kevinjoses96]

That's how an intro should be!

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

It's great for getting leaner, but I don't know if I would rely on it for building more muscle. I'm currently doing two a days now, but I'm trying to burn off that stubborn fat. One session is focused on barbell/dumbell weights and the other is more conditioning/cardio, with kettlebells swings, jump rope etc.

[@jamess8477]

Yeah I'm a delivery driver I drive a big semi so I'm up and down in and out I know I'm burning calories so I'm done with my day after 9 hours or so it's hard to go to the gym but I do I think the most important thing is what you do out of the gym preparing yourself getting in your supplements food always the rest so when it's time to go to the gym you're doing the best you can actually learned that from you buddy

[@mountaindog1]

good points

[@barbarafreytes2984]

I work out a easy work out during the morning like light cardio+yoga no mare than 40m-1h then at night I do intense cardio+work out focus depending on the day if it's arm,butt,legs or abbs I mix 2 of these a day

[@jessica__lozano]

Thank you for your videos! I’ve just started following you, and typically I don’t like follow men- because typically I don’t like their beleifs. but you my friend have great content and believe everything you say! Everyone is personal, things are never black and white. And you believe in recovery and not damaging the body too much! Thanks again will keep watching and supporting you!

[@mountaindog1]

Thank you very much Jessica!

[@ricksykes1917]

Ok, you talked me into it. I’ll go 😂

[@Roybensimon]

This was very informative, great, pointful, and easy to understand video :) I also have a question that an answer for could help me much My question: (Apologies for the length) What if my I workout during the evening/afternoon, Not killing myself but still training rather intensely & with weights (Push/Pull/Legs). And I wanna add a little 30-minute morning-workout into my routine, BUT without the use of weights, just doing Push-ups, Pull-ups, Crunches, etc... Basically a medium intensity Total-Body-styled workout with my bodyweight. And my diet's good, sleep's good all good, and I just wanna do those 2 workouts (30 min TB morning, 45-90 Minutes Push/Pull/Legs in the evening) Medium & High intensity... How will that affect muscle recovery, muscle growth, etc? I am just scared that if I do a Total body after say a Leg day, my legs' recovery will take a hit and I will see fewer results That is my question, it would mean the world to me to get an opinion/advice on this from a person so experienced such as you, Thanks in advance! :)

[@ashliepierre2765]

Thank you sir 🥰

[@karatechap555]

How about having a main workout in the morning and do some accessories like calves, abs or cardio in the afternoon?

[@bambinelas]

excellent video! as usual

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@danielgreen6547]

2:43 - 3:21 The frankness here cannot be understated. Yet another reason to miss this man :(

[@johnwest9643]

Great video

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@brianandraos1411]

Appreciate all your videos. I like your videos before even watching them.

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@simonlangford4695]

another great video and a very good point you make. training twice a day is incredibly hard to sustain . i have known guys in the past use this system to save doubling up on body parts in the same session . having a full time job a travelling to and from work i find it difficault to find time to train 5 days and only one body part a day . If you were doubling up on body parts what would you suggest ie chest and triceps ect . keep up the awsome uploads John .

[@mountaindog1]

id do a big bodypart am and small pm...but man it just seems like a waste of time when I want to do them both anyway when my energy is high in the am

[@simonlangford4695]

i agree totally , two muscle groups in a training session it is then .

[@aestheticmuscles2385]

Training twice a day should be fine as long as it's not the same muscle because if you trained a muscle with enough intensity that muscle now needs to recover from the micro tears by repairing itself from your diet and rest.

[@jesusjuarez328]

@@aliaral5865 more skill based

[@MeantToMove]

John, I am curious what your thoughts are on switching fasted cardio for fasted or eaa/bcaa fueled "pump" work. I don't train twice a day but do an hour of cardio in the morning. Thinking of switching to "pump" work. As always, thank you for all of the great info!

[@mountaindog1]

nothing wrong with that as long as you are moving fast and get heart rate up

[@provenonlinemoney]

thank you

[@littlefinkle7757]

The truth has been spoken! RIP John! 🙏

[@tylerlegare2668]

I’m sure it’s not optimal but I really like to do one set to failure of chin-ups and dips every 12 hours

[@coylefarmer6400]

John, What about keeping the volume the same, but going with an A/B workout? In my case, I'm doing deadlift/bench/barbell row/overhead press/leg press. Would there be an advantage to splitting it up & doing deadlift/bench in the morning & barbell row/overhead press/leg press in the evening? Would that optimize protein synthesis?

[@mountaindog1]

that would work!

[@nikosrosos5180]

during the quarantine I worked out twice a day for two months with a couple of rest days for whole 2 months ,in the morning I was doing isolated side delts or calves or abs or neck and push pull legs in the evening,I had big gains like almost my newbie days but k was eating 6-7 meal s and resting all day

[@JariSatta]

Monday off Tuesday 1 workout Wednesday 1 workout Thursday off Friday 1 workout Saturday 2 workouts Sunday 2 workouts

[@menace2societies]

Jari Satta bro your muscle need some rest😭

[@JariSatta]

@@menace2societies I'm not a crazy volume guy. 4 to 8 sets.

[@kanebesil8910]

And here's I am, a jobless fatso hitting the gym 3 times a day... I know what i do ain't sustainable for a regular person but, I feel good about making good use of all this free time 💓 Thank you Mr. I always follow your advises as a religion.