Starting working out for first time in 2 years.

[KingofShred]

Hey everyone , today I am going to begin working out again after not doing so for over 2 years. I was very into it for about 8months or so , then I started smoking weed everyday for about 1 1/2 years which made my motivation and mental drive sink extremely low.

Im thinking of perhaps going back on Rippetoes again , but I never found those workouts anywhere near as enjoyable as ones including more isolation excersises. What other routines are good for "begginers" ?


Do you think this physique is possible to achieve in 1-2 years?



I do actually have very good genetics , and despite having the same physique I had before working out have 15" biceps when flexed. Here is the only "recent" picture of me that shows any muscle lol , sorry its not very good but its all I have.



I think im pretty much a pure mesomorph , I have a naturally huge chest/rib cage and found it very easy to put on muscle back when I did actually workout.


Thanks for any help and advice on routines I can get.

[twister3634]

probably ElitemadCows Or Rippetoes....
I kind of did that too, worked out then stopped
when I came back though, I tried the Westside barbell routine for a few months the strength shot right back up and then some..

[KingofShred]

Originally Posted by twister3634

probably ElitemadCows Or Rippetoes....
I kind of did that too, worked out then stopped
when I came back though, I tried the Westside barbell routine for a few months the strength shot right back up and then some..

thanks ill look into "elitemadcows" (lol) and westside barbell routine.

Cheers

[MrB1g]

After careful examination of picture...No huge chest was found...


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But on another note, stick with a Strength/5x5 Routine for a few months at least, and then when you're back into, add some supplementary isolations if you want. Compounds are key tho.

Edit: Unsure if said physique is attainable. Key requirement SEEMS to be you need to made out of stone.

Edit Edit: MadCows made the routine, hence...name.

[KingofShred]

Originally Posted by MrB1g

After careful examination of picture...No huge chest was found...


=[...


But on another note, stick with a Strength/5x5 Routine for a few months at least, and then when you're back into, add some supplementary isolations if you want. Compounds are key tho.

Edit: Unsure if said physique is attainable. Key requirement SEEMS to be you need to made out of stone.

Edit Edit: MadCows made the routine, hence...name.

Lmao , give me till tonight cos im about to format my PC and ill take a side on pic so you can see just how huge my ribcage is.

But thanks for the info also , yeah im not one of these bench and curls guys who doesnt realise the absolute neccesity of compound lifts.

Cheers