Get Great Bodybuilding Results from Short 25-30 Minute Bodybuilding Workouts

Did you know that you could get great results from short bodybuilding workouts that last as little as 25-30 minutes? There is a huge misconception in bodybuilding, especially coming from beginners, that the more time you spend in the gym, the more results you get. However, nothing could be further from the truth since after 45 minutes your testosterone levels begin to dip and cortisol levels begin to rise. Low testosterone levels coupled with high cortisol equals muscle loss and fat gain; a bodybuilder's absolute worst nightmare. 

So if you are short in time and you think that you can't fit in great bodybuilding workouts into your schedule, you don't need to worry as the bodybuilding workouts in the two sample training schedules below can be finished in 30 minutes or less. 

Sample Bodybuilding Training Schedule #1 

Workout Notes: 

1. Ensure that all sets are performed with impeccable technique and taken to failure; the point at which performing another repetition with good form becomes impossible. 

2. Rest 60 seconds between sets. 

3. There should be no rest between exercises listed as a superset. Only rest for 60 seconds after the second exercise of the superset is executed. 

4. Perform this routine for a month, doing 3 days on and 1 day off. Alternatively, you can work out 5 days a week by doing your workouts on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. That leaves Thursdays and Sundays always off. If you have a good recuperation capability, then simply workout from Mon-Fri resting over the weekends. 

Workout (A): Chest, Shoulders, Triceps 

Chest: 

Incline Bench Press 3 sets of 8-10 reps 

Chest Dips and Incline Dumbbell Flyes Superset 3 sets of 10-12 reps 

Shoulders: 

Dumbbell Shoulder Press and Bent Over Laterals Superset 3 sets of 10-12 reps 

Lateral Raises 3 sets of 10-12 reps 

Triceps: 

Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extensions and Triceps Pushdowns Superset 3 sets of 10-12 reps 


Workout (B): Thighs, Hamstrings, Abs 

Thighs and Hamstrings: 

Squats and Lunges Superset 3 sets of 8-10 reps 

Leg Press and Stiff Leg Dead-lifts Superset 3 sets of 10-12 reps 

Leg Extensions and Leg Curls Superset 3 sets of 12-15 reps 

Abs: 

Leg Raises and Crunches Superset 3 sets of 15-20 reps 


Workout (C): Back, Biceps, Calves 

Back: 

Wide Grip Pull-ups to Front 3 sets of 8-10 reps 

Reverse Grip Close Grip Chins and Low Pulley Row Superset 3 sets of 10-12 reps 

Biceps: 

Incline Curls and Hammer Curls Superset 3 sets of 10-12 reps 

Concentration Curls 3 sets of 12-15 reps 

Calves: 

Standing and Seated Calf Raises Superset 3 sets of 10-12 reps 

After 4 weeks of using the program above, here is a second training program that can be used to introduce variety into your bodybuilding workouts.