I really a beginner, but I've been reading and researching as much as I can. Please tell me what you think of this. I'm going to work out the individual exercises as I go. This is just a rough plan.
TUESDAY:Legs/Neck/Triceps
WEDNESDAY:Biceps/Back/Abs?
THURSDAY:Rest
FRIDAY:Chest/Forearms
SATURDAY:Shoulders/Traps
SUNDAY:Rest
MONDAY:Rest
I want to be sure that I'm not overworking anything also to allow myself enough rest. Thanks for your time.
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02-11-2002, 02:36 AM #1Registered User
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Does this look like a good routine?
We're only as strong as our weakest link.
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02-11-2002, 04:13 AM #2Registered User
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Need to tell us how many sets before we know if you are overworking or not!
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02-11-2002, 01:21 PM #3Registered User
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Alright.
I'll post the exercises and number of sets as soon as I get it worked out. I'm starting tomorrow. What about the muscle pairings? Does that look good?
We're only as strong as our weakest link.
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02-13-2002, 01:38 AM #4Registered User
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Alright, here's my routine. I did Legs, Neck, and Triceps today.
LEGS: Seated Weighted Calf Raises. 3 sets of 15 reps. with 82.6lbs.
Lying Leg Curls. 3 sets of 5 reps. with 78.8lbs.
Seated Leg Curls. 3 sets of 10 reps. 78.8lbs.
NECK: Neck Flexions: 3 sets of 5, 6, and 5 reps. with 25lbs.
TRICEPS: Close Grip Bench Press. 3 sets of 6, 8, and 8 reps. with 120lbs.
Weighted Bench Dips. 3 sets fo 10 with 25lbs
Kickbacks. 3 sets of 5, 8, and 8 reps. with 12.5lbs
Skullcrushers. 3 sets of 8, 8, and 5 reps. with 45lbs(22.5 per DB)
One Arm Tricep Extensions. 1 set of 8 with 12.5lbs(my arms were dead at this point)
All of this was pretty heavy for me, except the calf raises and the CG Bench press. I was using a curl bar for the calf raises, and didn't have anyone to spot me on the bench.We're only as strong as our weakest link.
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02-13-2002, 04:25 PM #5Registered User
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Anyone want to give some advice?
We're only as strong as our weakest link.
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02-13-2002, 11:25 PM #6Registered User
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Any advice that you guys can give is welcome. Keep in mind that I'm going for mass and strength. If you think it would help to tweak this workout a bit to better suit those needs then I'd be really interested in what you have to say.
We're only as strong as our weakest link.
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02-15-2002, 12:54 AM #7Registered User
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Cool. I guess I've got a pretty good routine then.
We're only as strong as our weakest link.
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02-17-2002, 06:47 AM #8
Your doing too many sets. 13 sets for triceps is WAY too many, keep that up and you'll quickly lose strength. Do 6 sets for triceps at the most. The general rule of thumb is 8-9 sets for the bigger muscles (Legs, Chest, Back), and 4-6 sets for the smaller ones (Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders). Quality over quantity. And I think you would benefit more from a split like this:
Tue: Legs/Shoulders
Wed: REST
Thur: Back/Biceps/Forearms
Fri: REST
Sat: Chest/Triceps/Neck
Sun & Mon: REST
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