back in high school we would squat and bench 3x a week and that seemed to work good for me. is this overtraining or no. i would add in more exercises for the various muscles but would this be to much?
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09-06-2010, 09:02 PM #1
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09-06-2010, 09:19 PM #5
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That routine doesn't sound optimal.
Squats and bench with back and shoulder work thrown in once a week as an afterthought?
How about Starting Strength? It seems to be right up your alley. Assuming strength/performance is your primary goal.
At any rate read the stickies and check out the routines within.
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09-06-2010, 11:48 PM #6
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If you are trying to gain strengh then 3 times a week is bad. If you are going for endurance and trying to tone out, then 3 times a week is fine as long as you incorporate every other body part the same way and you aren't over working the muscles in one routine more than the other which would hinder your training because your not giving enough recovery time.
So strength training - single body part 1 time a week ( maybe with a light touch up, min 3 days later )
or endurance training - you can circuit train 3 times a week involving entire body training each day with light weight and not over working any muscle group one day more then the other days.
To exceed that without proper training, or knowledge could cause serious injury.
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09-07-2010, 12:21 AM #7
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i dont compete against you. i compete against myself yesterday, last week, last year
No one system of training is better than all of the other systems. However, proper training always involves common elements. These are hard work, abbreviated training programs, progression, good form, and motivation - Brooks Kubik
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09-07-2010, 04:15 AM #8
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why folks feel the need to opine on un-asked questions is beyond me.
probably not too much. i suggest you start with weights on the lighter end, and give your body a chance to acclimate, all the while ensuring proper nutrition.
and if you like the idea, go for it. the best routine anyone can be on is one they are excited about.
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09-07-2010, 07:32 AM #9
Do not forget that maybe 75% of the gains you made in high school where probably off the back of your natural spike in testosterone. You would have grown muscle in high school even if you hadnt lifted. Returning to the same lifting schedule now will not give you the same gains, something different may work better now.
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09-07-2010, 08:54 AM #12--There are no stupid questions, just stupid people.
--Are you eating while you are reading this? You should be... --hrdgain81
--The proper plural form of the Latin adjective biceps is bicipites, a form not in general English use. Instead, biceps is used in both singular and plural (i.e., when referring to both arms). The form bicep [sic], although common even in professional contexts, is considered incorrect. (from Wikipedia)
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09-07-2010, 08:56 AM #13--There are no stupid questions, just stupid people.
--Are you eating while you are reading this? You should be... --hrdgain81
--The proper plural form of the Latin adjective biceps is bicipites, a form not in general English use. Instead, biceps is used in both singular and plural (i.e., when referring to both arms). The form bicep [sic], although common even in professional contexts, is considered incorrect. (from Wikipedia)
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09-07-2010, 10:58 AM #15
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All the guys a Westside barbell would disagree with you. So would the entire staff of the U.S. weightlifitng team. So would the majority of NFL Strength coaches. Basically anyone who knows what they are talking about would say you have your head where the sun don't shine. Maybe you ought to learn before opening your mouth.
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