Okay, let's dispel some myths. "Does it really matter what type of resistance training I'm doing?"
No! The philosophy of free weights being so much better of the muscle building programs is HOGWASH! The ESSENTIAL POINT is that you are DOING the resistance training. It really makes NO difference whether you're getting it from free weights, body weight, or gym equipment. Although MANY bodybuilders swear by free weights, there have also been MANY who have used Arthur Jones' Nautilus equipment to REALLY bulk up! So stop focusing on the "how" part of the resistance training, and concentrate on the "DOING" part of it! You're muscles WILL see gains as long as you are PUSHING them.
"How should I divide up my workouts?"
Regardless of working out 5 times a week, or just once, you CAN get a complete and full-body workout that gives you everything you need. Think less of how to divide up your muscles into categories for working out on particular days together. Rather, think MORE about the TIME each week you can commit to exhausting your muscles. The only additional benefit to a total-body workout done in a single day is that you ONLY have to do it ONCE a week. Workouts broken down into 3 or 4 days a week, on the other hand, will not take nearly as long as the one-day workout. Personally, 4 days a week works great for me. But this is only MY choice, not necessarily a recommendation. The key is finding what works for YOU!"Is there any benefit to less vs. more reps?"
Actually, each has it's own purpose. Neither is particularly better or worse. Generally, if you're looking to get REALLY big, REALLY fast, then more repetitions is the way to go. It's know as sarcoplasmic muscle growth, and it's AWESOME for bulking up. On the other hand, if the "Hollywood look" is your goal, along with overall strength, then you want less reps. For the best of both worlds, try doing more reps for a period, then switch to less reps for a time afterwards.
"Is it better to workout first thing in the morning?" Only if you're a MORNING person!
The only advantage I've found to early morning exercise is that it's OVER and DONE with sooner! On the other hand, morning exercise CAN increase the potential for injury if you do not warm up first. Honestly, the time's NOT that important. About the only thing getting ME out of bed before 6AM is a BOMB going off! Still, though, you do have you "die-hards" that LOVE a good morning workout - my hat's off the them!
Anyway, I really hope this has shed some light on some common misconceptions regarding muscle building programs. The bottom line is that you truly CAN see outstanding muscle gains with muscle building programs to fit your lifestyle!
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