which one is the best ?

[totalnatal]

Hey , I'm having troubles deciding between two workouts.By the way , I'm a beginner!

workout 1:

Chest

Bench press: 3x8-12 reps
Incline bench: 3x8-12 reps
or
Dumbbell flyes: 3x8 reps

Arms

Preacher curls: 3x8-12 reps
Lying triceps extensions,
(aka "Skull crushers"): 3x8-12 reps


Back

Pull-ups: 3x10-15 reps
Dumbbell rows: 3x8-12 reps
or
Barbell rows: 3x8-12 reps

Shoulders

Seated, behind-the-neck
press: 3x8-12 reps
Lateral dumbbell raises: 3x8-12 reps


Legs

Squats: 3x12-15 reps
Lying leg curls: 3x12-15 reps

Abs:

Weighted Crunches - 2x max
lying leg raises - 2x max

Workout 2:

Day 1 - Chest and Biceps
1. Flat Barbell Bench Press - 3x6
2. Incline DB press - 3x8
3. Dips - 2x8
4. Barbell Curls - 3x8
5. Incline Dumbell Curls - 3x8

Day 2 - Legs and Ab's
1. Squats - 3x6
2. Leg Press - 3x8
3. Stiff Legged Deadlifts - 3x8
4. Weighted Crunches - 2x max
5. lying leg raises - 2x max

Day 3 - rest

Day 4 - Shoulders and Triceps
1. Seated Dumbell Press - 3x8
2. Lateral Raises - 2x8
3. Bent over lateral raise 2x8
4. Close grip bench press - 3x8
5. Skull Crushers - 3x8

Day 5 - Back, Calfs and Traps
1. Deadlifts - 3x6
2. Wide grip Chin ups - 3x8
3. Dumbell Rows - 3x8 (each arm)
4. Seated Calf raises - 2x20
5. Standing Calf raises - 2x20
6. DB Shrugs - 4x10

I want to gain muscles and look good.THAT IS MY GOAL !IF POSSIBLE FOR THE SUMMER !

[jc587]

workout 2 looks alot better

[DawgPound]

Go w/ Workout 2 . The exercise selection and split is considerably better.