Starting up again

[ozfiz]

Hi, I haven't been on a good, consistent routine since Oct 2008. I was training very hard and consistently for about a year prior and built up some good strength and muscle definition. Since taking a 'break' from lifting I have gained fat and lost quite a bit of muscle and feel extremely soft and a little chubby .

I'm 5'8" and guesstimate weigh about 150lbs.

I plan on eating in a deficit to at least lose some chub for the summer.

So here's the question, while cutting, and considering my i probably don't have the greatest muscle base underneath, what is the best training routine?? I've already eliminated bodypart splits as a possibility and i'm torn between and upper/lower 4x per week or full body 3x per week.

I do lose weight pretty quickly and my only fear with dieting is looking skinny fat as I always have.

Any insight would be GREATLY appreciated!!

[Mustrainhard]

Originally Posted by ozfiz

i'm torn between upper/lower 4x per week

Isnt that a body part split?

[ozfiz]

Originally Posted by Mustrainhard

Isnt that a body part split?

Sorry - by body part split I was thinking a day for chest/bi's, back/tri's, quads etc.. i don't like that.



I put this together - I'm not great at putting together routines - would this ok for my goals?

Upper A
Chin ups
Military Press
Lat Pull
CGBP
Tricep pushdown

Lower A
ATG Back Squats
Stiff-Legged Deadlifts
Lunges
Calves

Upper B
DB Bench Press
BB Row
Incline Bench Press
Reverse Fly
BB curl
Hammer curl

Lower B
Deadlifts
(Modified Leg Press to hit glute/hams????)
BSS
Lying Leg Curl
Calves

[Mustrainhard]

That actually looks good, you have put some thought in it. But why not do your 1st upper day dedicated to pushing movements and the 2nd to pulling movements? That way you can do more weight without worrying about soreness. Also, for me personally 2-3 days are often not enough for leg w/o, but if it works for you, go for it.

[AllGenetix]

oh hai! ill be folllowing you if you can stick with it again. any help/support you need ill be here!

[Diana Meeque]

did you ever think you'd see the day? ha

in on this, subbed

[StephanieShine]

I am in the exact same situation. Damn college! I am just now getting back into things. I am going through my logs from old workouts and literally just doing the same things. If it worked for me before, it will help now. I am about a month into it now so I will start to tweak things more toward my current goals, like losing 'chub for summer.' So go with what worked for you when you first started out and adjust as you need to.

[ozfiz]

Originally Posted by StephanieShine

I am in the exact same situation. Damn college! I am just now getting back into things. I am going through my logs from old workouts and literally just doing the same things. If it worked for me before, it will help now. I am about a month into it now so I will start to tweak things more toward my current goals, like losing 'chub for summer.' So go with what worked for you when you first started out and adjust as you need to.

Yep, good advice! Everything is coming together quicker than I expected but still a ways to go! I just have to stick with it..