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    Changing my schedule, and gym time, Need input on some questions.

    Ok, I am about to change city / gym / everything, so thought I'd train harder than I currently am.

    I have only recently started going to the gym for the past 2 months, and have seen huge gains in what I have been doing
    (example flat bench dumb-bell press from 12.5kg in each arm to 27.5kg [about 60lbs]) But with the new lifestyle change I would like to put more effort into all this.

    I am a hard-gainer, 150 lbs, 6'3, having a very high metabolism, next to no body-fat, and know that the main thing I need to sort is my diet, this part is ok. Now for the help I need on my routine.

    I currently train 3 days a week (monday / wednesday / friday) doing a 2 hour workout on each day, hittin all the major body parts except legs within these 2 hours.

    All 3 days my routine is :

    Flat bench chest press, 1 warm up set, followed by 3 sets of 8-12 reps, depending on the weight, at as heavy as possible.

    Inclined/declined bench chest press, alternating, 3 sets, 8-12 reps, heavy as possible.

    Fully inclined bench, shoulder press, 3 sets, 8-12 reps, heavy as possible.

    Shoulder shrugs, using smith machine weights with handles, 3 sets, 25 reps per set (highest weight is easy to do)

    Chest fly machine, 3 sets, depending on intensity of other chest exercises, high reps, or high weights, 8-12 reps high weight, 15-20 reps low weight.

    Dumbbell alternating hammer curls (recently had elbow tendonitis so other positions cause discomfort and may lead to worse injuries), 3 sets, 8-12 reps, heavy as possible.

    Dumbbell seated curls, 3 sets, 8-12 reps, heavy as possible.

    EZbar curls, close grip, 3 sets, 10-15 reps, low weight (elbow issues)

    Rope pulldown (tricep, not sure on technical term for excercise), 3 sets, 8-12 reps, building up weight.
    SUPERSETTED With
    Bar bulldown (tricep, not sure on technical term for exercise), 3 sets 8-12 reps, building up weight.

    Close grip Bench press, on smith machine, 2 sets, 8 reps, heavy as possible at this time.

    Tricep kickbacks, 2 sets, 8-10 reps, heavy as possible

    Wide grip pullups, as many as possible without help. (usually 10 first set, 8 second set, 5/6 third set)

    Weighted sit-ups (weight on chest), 3 sets, 25 reps, heavy as possible... (already have 'abs of steel' with an 8 pack forming - partly due to low body fat)


    So this is my workout, I dont do any leg exercises at current, due to a misconception it would hinder my upper body, and also add unwanted weight to my lower body (not ideal for the sport I current partake in)



    When moving, My life will be much more flexible, able to go to the gym 3-5 times a week, time to include leg exercises (I realise they help with full body growth, especially squats!!!!!!!) and sort out my diet.

    So my questions,

    1.Should I split my work out to body parts on seperate days?

    2.Should I change the order of my work out regularly so that each part gets more priority?

    3.I KNOW I HAVE TO DO LEGS, but what exercises would be best?

    4.How often should I go, for how long, and how should I fit it into my week?

    5.What sort of rest should I have between sets / exercises?

    6.Are the exercises above sufficient or should I change some / add more?

    7.Any other comments, thanks.

    Thanks for your time
    Hope for constructive replies to any of the Qs asked.

    Mark

    (Research has been done, but would like a more specific reply to me)
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    Quick bump.

    Another Q :
    8. Cardio ? Yes or No for a hardgainer?
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