AllPro: A Simple Beginner's Routine part III

[aboodi123]

I am a beginner my current weight is 70kg, I can bench 45kgs for 10 reps, squat 55 kgs for 10 reps max
I like the program, however I feel like 3 days a week are not enough, I have a lot of free time and I can workout 6 days a week
been thinking to follow a 5 day training split (chest tris, back bis , legs , shoulders and on fifth day abs and a weaker bodypart)
my main goal is to gain mass and get in shape (max 80kgs with 9-10% bf is where I want to be)

based on my goals, should I follow this program or do the 5 day training split ?

any advice is much appreciated.

[Jayke21]

I am a beginner my current weight is 70kg, I can bench 45kgs for 10 reps, squat 55 kgs for 10 reps max
I like the program, however I feel like 3 days a week are not enough, I have a lot of free time and I can workout 6 days a week
been thinking to follow a 5 day training split (chest tris, back bis , legs , shoulders and on fifth day abs and a weaker bodypart)
my main goal is to gain mass and get in shape (max 80kgs with 9-10% bf is where I want to be)

based on my goals, should I follow this program or do the 5 day training split ?

any advice is much appreciated.

you should follow this programme

[chrisbnz]

Quick question regarding this routine:

Would it be detrimental in any way to add rear delt flyes to the end of the workout? I know All Pro advised against adding exercises, at least until after the first couple of cycles, but he did also say you could add pulldowns at the end if you have any energy left.

My main reason for wanting to add this is for posture reasons, also the fronts and sides seem to get worked more in this routine, leaving the rears neglected. I could row them for Bent-Over Row, but I row towards my waist and not towards my chest.

Would this stuff me up in any way?

(Just reposted this from the last page, since my question was at the very end and got missed)

[mikeallen52]

Squats 10rm - 135lbs
Bench 10rm - 155lbs
BOR 10rm - 110lbs
OHP 10rm - 110lbs
SLDL 10rm - 65lbs
BB Curls 10rm - 60lbs
Calf Raises 10rm - 65lbs

Those are my 10rm. I probably could've done 5 or so more pounds on each, but I want perfect form. Any suggestions for calf raises? I'm in a very ****ty gym in Afghanistan, and the best I could was throw a bar over my shoulders and do them off a little ledge.

Doing my heavy day tomorrow. Last question, we only do 2 working sets for all the exercises? (Besides the warm ups for squats, bench, and rows).

[Drufeus]

Starting Cycle 2 Week 1 Day 1 today!!!!
Lifts from 1st cycle to 2nd cycle

Squat: 225 to 245
Bench Press: 135 to 150 (My weak point)
Bent over Row: 130 to 140
Press: 85 to 95
Stiff Leg DL: 150 to 180 (150 was way too easy so bumped up 20%)
BB Curl: 80 to 90
Calf Raise: 135 to 150 and may go up more.

Can't wait to hit the gym today!!

[DeltaCharlie75]

Quick question regarding this routine:

Would it be detrimental in any way to add rear delt flyes to the end of the workout? I know All Pro advised against adding exercises, at least until after the first couple of cycles, but he did also say you could add pulldowns at the end if you have any energy left.

My main reason for wanting to add this is for posture reasons, also the fronts and sides seem to get worked more in this routine, leaving the rears neglected. I could row them for Bent-Over Row, but I row towards my waist and not towards my chest.

Would this stuff me up in any way?

(Just reposted this from the last page, since my question was at the very end and got missed)

A couple of sets will be fine. If its for posture then I would swap them about with bicep curls, and do the curls last and the rear flies before calfs.

[WFKA]

Squats 10rm - 135lbs
Bench 10rm - 155lbs
BOR 10rm - 110lbs
OHP 10rm - 110lbs
SLDL 10rm - 65lbs
BB Curls 10rm - 60lbs
Calf Raises 10rm - 65lbs

Those are my 10rm. I probably could've done 5 or so more pounds on each, but I want perfect form. Any suggestions for calf raises? I'm in a very ****ty gym in Afghanistan, and the best I could was throw a bar over my shoulders and do them off a little ledge.

Doing my heavy day tomorrow. Last question, we only do 2 working sets for all the exercises? (Besides the warm ups for squats, bench, and rows).

You could use barbell plates as a step or do it on a flat surface. I do mine on a flat surface because my gym doesn't have a step and there is a limited number of barbell plates.

[MikeKrzywicki]

Yesterday I did my first heavy day, Cycle 1 of this program. It was really great. Today is my off day. I will go workout my abs today but I'm a little confused about the cardio portion. I was thinking of either doing 45-60 minutes of LISS (walking in my neighbourhood, quite a few hills, with a 20 lb. weighted vest) or HIIT (15 minutes of jump rope). I've done HIIT in the past but I'm worried that if I continue this way, with the heavier weights I just started lifting, I might not be allowing my leg muscles to properly recover. Any input?

[mln86]

Doing my heavy day tomorrow. Last question, we only do 2 working sets for all the exercises? (Besides the warm ups for squats, bench, and rows).

Yep, 2 sets per exercise, 2 warmup sets for the first 3. Remember you can do warmups for any other lift if you feel like, but it is not a must do.

[blindspot13]

Quick question regarding this routine:

Would it be detrimental in any way to add rear delt flyes to the end of the workout? I know All Pro advised against adding exercises, at least until after the first couple of cycles, but he did also say you could add pulldowns at the end if you have any energy left.

My main reason for wanting to add this is for posture reasons, also the fronts and sides seem to get worked more in this routine, leaving the rears neglected. I could row them for Bent-Over Row, but I row towards my waist and not towards my chest.

Would this stuff me up in any way?

wider grip on BOR will hit your rear delts iirc

[mln86]

Quick question regarding this routine:

Would it be detrimental in any way to add rear delt flyes to the end of the workout? I know All Pro advised against adding exercises, at least until after the first couple of cycles, but he did also say you could add pulldowns at the end if you have any energy left.

My main reason for wanting to add this is for posture reasons, also the fronts and sides seem to get worked more in this routine, leaving the rears neglected. I could row them for Bent-Over Row, but I row towards my waist and not towards my chest.

Would this stuff me up in any way?

(Just reposted this from the last page, since my question was at the very end and got missed)

If you HAVE to add it for medical/posture reasons ("work your rear delts, Doc said" thing), then by all means do it at the end of the workout and for 1 set, as Allpro designed.

If you THINK you should hit then directly, stick with the program as it is for at least 2 cycles (c'mon, it is only 10 weeks), then, if you still feel like your rear delts are "lacking behind", add the lift as Allpro designed: end of workout, 1 set.

[mikeallen52]

You could use barbell plates as a step or do it on a flat surface. I do mine on a flat surface because my gym doesn't have a step and there is a limited number of barbell plates.

Cool, thanks for the help. My 10rm for calf raises might be a bit more than 65lbs then. I'll be checking in after day 1 tomorrow.

[runningregime]

Cycle 1 Week 5 heavy day today. 12 reps were kinda hard on deadlift, benchpress and bicep curls.
Start cycle 2 next week, probably going to increase the weight on squats, bench, dead and bent over row. OHP will be too heavy if I increase it since the minimum plate in my gym is 2.5kg. I'm amazed at my standing calf raises though.

[mcguinn33]

I was told about this workout on Saturday and I haven't been in the gym in a couple of months. Cycle 1 Day 1 was pretty awesome. I'm definitely feeling it in my legs right now. I can't wait to see what this program will do for me! Looks like it's pretty popular.

[runningregime]

I am a beginner my current weight is 70kg, I can bench 45kgs for 10 reps, squat 55 kgs for 10 reps max
I like the program, however I feel like 3 days a week are not enough, I have a lot of free time and I can workout 6 days a week
been thinking to follow a 5 day training split (chest tris, back bis , legs , shoulders and on fifth day abs and a weaker bodypart)
my main goal is to gain mass and get in shape (max 80kgs with 9-10% bf is where I want to be)

based on my goals, should I follow this program or do the 5 day training split ?

any advice is much appreciated.

Your a beginner like most of the people in this thread. So yes, this program does suit your needs. Focus on your diet more than how many days a week you can train. You need the rest days, the program was made keeping them in mind so why modify it? Try it out for at least 4-5 cycles, that's 25 weeks.

[Jimmer74]

Passed all my lifts on my week 5 Heavy Day..... cycle 2 here I come! Loving this program so far.

Best advice to all the people worrying about this, that or the other: Just get under the bar and lift with good form. What you eat will determine the rest......

[Vaylor]

Quick question regarding this routine:

Would it be detrimental in any way to add rear delt flyes to the end of the workout? I know All Pro advised against adding exercises, at least until after the first couple of cycles, but he did also say you could add pulldowns at the end if you have any energy left.

My main reason for wanting to add this is for posture reasons, also the fronts and sides seem to get worked more in this routine, leaving the rears neglected. I could row them for Bent-Over Row, but I row towards my waist and not towards my chest.

Would this stuff me up in any way?

(Just reposted this from the last page, since my question was at the very end and got missed)

It is recommend to wait until you finished 3 cycles because that will allow you to get used to the routine. Other than that it is fine. I plan on adding them as well after this week.

[Ali18]

Cycle 2 Week 4 Heavy day; Not happy today, not happy at all. Failed on last rep of second work set of bench (probably because I don't have a spot). In my annoyance I ended up doing OHP before BB row, failed on second set of OHP, only made it to 6 reps. FML

This is my 3rd week cutting on intermittent fasting, Training in a fasted state. Could this be causing the failures? I mean I breezed through the first cycle, no failures, but this is really pissing me off

[Quzah]

Started this today and workout 1 felt good. Looking forward to doing this for several cycles. Now, I just have to get my diet in check.

[kromie]

Did this program for about 6 months to start my lifting, its been like a year and a half now (was just running the big man on campus). Should I maybe revisit this? The first time I did it I didn't listen to the decreasing weights as the week goes on. Would it make that much of a difference? Right now I'm around 165, can bench 205x2, squat 275x8 and deadlift 225x10

[MikeKrzywicki]

Yesterday I did my first heavy day, Cycle 1 of this program. It was really great. Today is my off day. I will go workout my abs today but I'm a little confused about the cardio portion. I was thinking of either doing 45-60 minutes of LISS (walking in my neighbourhood, quite a few hills, with a 20 lb. weighted vest) or HIIT (15 minutes of jump rope). I've done HIIT in the past but I'm worried that if I continue this way, with the heavier weights I just started lifting, I might not be allowing my leg muscles to properly recover. Any input?

bump

[lumocolor]

Question, can anyone help me with a problem I've been having;
Whenever I bench press, one arm is stable, the other arm gets all shaky, any ideas how I can fix this?

[HY314]

Passed all my lifts on my week 5 Heavy Day..... cycle 2 here I come! Loving this program so far.

Best advice to all the people worrying about this, that or the other: Just get under the bar and lift with good form. What you eat will determine the rest......

Are you really 5'7" 144?

[mistrvi]

Question, can anyone help me with a problem I've been having;
Whenever I bench press, one arm is stable, the other arm gets all shaky, any ideas how I can fix this?

try to add dumbbell incline bp to your routine, do it with low weights for a few weeks and see if that helps

[CharvelSoCal]

Yesterday I did my first heavy day, Cycle 1 of this program. It was really great. Today is my off day. I will go workout my abs today but I'm a little confused about the cardio portion. I was thinking of either doing 45-60 minutes of LISS (walking in my neighbourhood, quite a few hills, with a 20 lb. weighted vest) or HIIT (15 minutes of jump rope). I've done HIIT in the past but I'm worried that if I continue this way, with the heavier weights I just started lifting, I might not be allowing my leg muscles to properly recover. Any input?

Depends on what your goal is (bulking or cutting). Here's a decent article: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...ass-gains.html

[mistrvi]

bump

I'm pretty sure you will have enough time to recover. But if you worried too much, wait for couple cycles before adding a cardio.

[lumocolor]

try to add dumbbell incline bp to your routine, do it with low weights for a few weeks and see if that helps

So switch out regular bench press for incline dumbbell bench press?

[mistrvi]

So switch out regular bench press for incline dumbbell bench press?

no, just add it at the end of the workout. What is your barbell bench weight on heavy day?

[lumocolor]

no, just add it at the end of the workout. What is your barbell bench weight on heavy day?

Well I was figuring out my 10 rep max's earlier. I was doing 65lbs and my arm was shaky so I'm just gonna go with 50 with good form.

[mistrvi]

Well I was figuring out my 10 rep max's earlier. I was doing 65lbs and my arm was shaky so I'm just gonna go with 50 with good form.

it will get better in couple weeks, i didn't know you just started. Disregard my advice on adding db bp.