Can I do a push/pull/legs workout routine twice a week?

[aaronefenrich]

My workout goal is to gain as much muscle mass and strength as possible and am able to work out everyday. I have a ridiculously fast metabolism so cardio isn't a concern to me.
A routine I am thinking about trying out is the push/pull/legs routine. I would be doing push/pull/legs then one day off (2 if needed) then repeat.
On the specific days I would work:

Push - Triceps, chest and shoulders
Pull - Biceps, back/lats and traps
Legs - All leg muscles and abs

Mon - push
Tues - pull
Wed - legs
Thurs - off
Fri - push
Sat - pull
Sun - legs

Then the next week would be:

Mon - off
Tues - push
Wed - pull
Thurs - legs
Fri - off
Sat - push
Sun - pull

And so on.

So do you think this would over-work my muscles even though I only work each muscle twice a week?

 

[darknyte]

you have a very good alternating routine. if you feel comfortable with it and you are achieving the results you want, then stay with it. if not, you may want to try some modifications until you see the results you want.

if you wan to gain muscle mass, you could try increasing the weight and repetitions. but do this gradually, increasing the weight every week or every 2 weeks, depending on your capacity.

ex. chest exercise on bench press
set 1, 50 lbs .. 10 repetitions
set 2, 60 lbs .. 8 repetitions
set 3, 70 lbs .. 6 repetitions

this is a progressive method, (referred to as the 10-8-6 style)as the weights go heavier, the repetitions lessen. and then the next week, you may try 55 .. 65 .. 75 using the 10-8-6 style. and as you progress each week, increase the weight.

you can do this with the other muscle groups, depending on your weight capacity and gradually increase the weight.

hope this helps ..