Listen to your body, first and foremost. Every other day (on/off) is great starting place. Though, what really matters, is how you train and how intensively you train!

For some men, 4 days a week with an hour workout is ideal. Others are better suited for 6 days a week for 1.5 hours.

Ultimately, there’s no universal answer; however, you can always start and discover it with hard work!

Socrates once said, “No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”

In today’s modern times, the vast majority of gentlemen today do not get enough exercise. They could care less about mastering their own body.

Not only do they have a terrible diet, but they do not lift weights or do cardio conditioning. Some guys want to know how often they should work out in order to maximize muscle gains and strength. However, that’s not something that can answered easily nor perfectly right off the bat, as there are so many factors to consider.

Let’s face it, lifting is the best way to build a strong and desirable body. No guy wants to have small arms or legs, or worse, be overweight and obese with years cut off from his life. Regardless of your goals, you need to be smart with your weight training and recovery program. With the right dedication, you can build a great body that both you and women admire.

Before I go any further here, I’d like to show you what a solid workout routine for men looks like. Because it’s one thing to go to the gym and sweat, and another to actually workout with a purpose and goal in mind.

1. Building Muscle

The process of building muscle is easier than many people realize.

Progressive overload refers to pushing the body in order to lift more weight over time in the various lifts. As a lifter, you need to keep track of how much weight you lift for each set and repetitions. The more you track your numbers, the easier it will be to make changes to your routine and to track progress.