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    Which Program Should I Switch to?

    I've been overweight a lot of my life and recently got into better shape. I've started eating a lot healthier and working out, but realistically I probably have no idea what I'm doing.

    20 year old male, about 5'10" (181cm), 143lb (65kg) recently dropped some weight
    Diet is volatile, I need to work on it. Usually breakfast will be 3-4 egg whites and 2 whole eggs over toast. I'll try to eat canned tuna 2-3x a week. I have a protein shake after workouts and sometimes have another for breakfast or at night to get as much protein as I can. Lunch and dinner is usually something healthy-ish (sandwich, chicken) and I usually end up making more eggs and have a protein bar. I think I should be bulking, so I know I should be eating a lot more. Honestly some days I struggle to get over 1800 calories.
    Workout routine (feel free to skip past this if its trash)

    MONDAY and FRIDAY (Chest and Tris)
    - 4 sets Tricep Extention
    - 4 sets Skull Crushers
    - 4 sets Dumbell Press
    - 4 sets Dumbell Flys
    - sets of 10-15 pushups till failure (will usually get between 70-100)

    TUESDAY and SATURDAY (Shoulder and Back?)
    - 4 sets of Shoulder Press (barbell)
    - 4 sets of Arnold Press
    - 3 sets of Shrugs
    - 4 sets of Side Lateral Raise (light weight)
    - pullups till failure (can't do many, maybe 15 total)

    WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY (Arms. pls dont kill me for having a arm day)
    - 4 sets of Barbell Curls
    - 4 sets of Reverse Grip Curls
    - 4 sets of Hammer Curls
    - 3 sets of Concentration Curls

    I'll usually go on bike rides or little runs for my legs, or throw in squats on a different day to work my legs. My issue is that I only have access to a barbell (EZ grip curl bar) and dumbells. I'm starting to out grow the weight I have too, so I'll either need to join a gym or get more weight soon. Also taking creatine. I have some experience working out but not much. I have a really weak back, weaker legs, and bad posture.

    Any opinions? Im certain my routine could be heavily improved upon. I see a lot of the beginner workouts, but I also dont want to only train 3x a week. I'm not very active during the day, so working out 5-6 times a week is more appealing. I'd add pictures but Im not allowed to yet. Should I cut? Bulk? Is there a routine I should switch to? Thanks
    edit: added pictures to my profile bio (progression pics)
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    15 sets in one day just for biceps? No rowing? Read some of the stickies up there ^^^ for programs. Maybe try the Push Pull Leg or AllPro, they are similar to what you are doing but more structured and balanced with progression.
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    Essentially, it's chest, shoulders and arms. Biking and running with the occasional squats doesn't count, imo. It's garbage.
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    No reason you can’t find a 6 day PPL online for mostly dumbbells
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    Originally Posted by TolerantLactose View Post
    Essentially, it's chest, shoulders and arms. Biking and running with the occasional squats doesn't count, imo. It's garbage.
    Yep, pretty much.
    Any routines I should try out? Or should I take off some repetitive movements and add different workouts for different areas?
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    You say you have a really weak back and weaker legs, yet have no rows and nothing for legs.

    You don't want to do a novice routine because you think they have to be 3 days/week, so you do 6 days/week but still have no room for legs.

    Does only having a barbell and dbs keep you from doing rows or leg exercises? Not sure what the issue is here.

    I'd offer suggestions but pretty sure you'll have a bunch of reasons why none of them work for you.
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    Originally Posted by air2fakie View Post
    You say you have a really weak back and weaker legs, yet have no rows and nothing for legs.

    You don't want to do a novice routine because you think they have to be 3 days/week, so you do 6 days/week but still have no room for legs.

    Does only having a barbell and dbs keep you from doing rows or leg exercises? Not sure what the issue is here.

    I'd offer suggestions but pretty sure you'll have a bunch of reasons why none of them work for you.
    I try rows but they hurt my back a lot (I cant keep my back parallel to the ground), lately i've put them into my back day but I go really light and it doesn't really burn much, just going for form.
    You're right I should add a leg day.
    I'm not trying to be an ass but im really new and obviously im going to gravitate towards movements that are easy on my body at first. Im trying to incorporate leg days in but I get terrible DOMS, and my knees click a lot when I squat or lunge. Not trying to make excuses but thats literally why I avoid those movements.
    But I'm working on stretching a lot more to help fix my APT and help with leg movements.
    Thanks for the suggestions
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    Originally Posted by SANTAN14 View Post
    I try rows but they hurt my back a lot (I cant keep my back parallel to the ground), lately i've put them into my back day but I go really light and it doesn't really burn much, just going for form.
    You're right I should add a leg day.
    I'm not trying to be an ass but im really new and obviously im going to gravitate towards movements that are easy on my body at first. Im trying to incorporate leg days in but I get terrible DOMS, and my knees click a lot when I squat or lunge. Not trying to make excuses but thats literally why I avoid those movements.
    But I'm working on stretching a lot more to help fix my APT and help with leg movements.
    Thanks for the suggestions
    I've seen routines with an entire biceps day before, but I don't think I've ever seen one with TWO biceps days. Even putting the No Legs aside, there's still a lot to be fixed. If it makes you feel better, many novices have their own ideas of what works best for them specifically and sometimes it's a necessary experience for them to spend some time spinning their wheels rather than be pushed in a direction that's different than the one they want to go in.
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    Originally Posted by air2fakie View Post
    I've seen routines with an entire biceps day before, but I don't think I've ever seen one with TWO biceps days. Even putting the No Legs aside, there's still a lot to be fixed. If it makes you feel better, many novices have their own ideas of what works best for them specifically and sometimes it's a necessary experience for them to spend some time spinning their wheels rather than be pushed in a direction that's different than the one they want to go in.
    Okay, so drop the biceps day and add those workouts into a different day and adding a leg day is my first change.

    Another question I had was if there were any good chest workouts I can add that only require a barbell or dumbbells? Im having to do one side at a time since I dont have enough weight (for DB press), and I do close grip pushups. I feel like my chest isnt getting enough attention..
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    Originally Posted by SANTAN14 View Post

    Another question I had was if there were any good chest workouts I can add that only require a barbell or dumbbells? Im having to do one side at a time since I dont have enough weight (for DB press), and I do close grip pushups. I feel like my chest isnt getting enough attention..
    You can do dumb bell pull overs. hits chest and back
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    Originally Posted by SANTAN14 View Post
    I feel like my chest isnt getting enough attention..
    It's this kind of thinking that resulted in you having 2 biceps days. Don't create your own program. Pick one from the stickied threads.
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    1. Don't write your own program.
    2. DON'T WRITE YOUR OWN PROGRAM.
    3. Find a quality novice program from somewhere and stick to it. Those programs are up for a reason; they're tried and true.
    4. A novice program will have you "greasing the groove" and becoming more proficient at compound movements (i.e. rowing form).
    5. You're only 143lbs; you shouldn't be cutting. Read through the nutrition threads, run a clean bulk and put on some muscle.

    Honestly, you're just shooting from the hip with your programming and diet which is never a good idea.
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    Originally Posted by mdonnelly80 View Post
    1. Don't write your own program.
    2. DON'T WRITE YOUR OWN PROGRAM.
    3. Find a quality novice program from somewhere and stick to it. Those programs are up for a reason; they're tried and true.
    4. A novice program will have you "greasing the groove" and becoming more proficient at compound movements (i.e. rowing form).
    5. You're only 143lbs; you shouldn't be cutting. Read through the nutrition threads, run a clean bulk and put on some muscle.

    Honestly, you're just shooting from the hip with your programming and diet which is never a good idea.
    Okay, I'll shift to a program.
    Which do you recommend?
    I prefer to workout 5-6 days a week because I feel like I have enough time to do so and it would yield the best results, is that wrong to think?
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    Originally Posted by SANTAN14 View Post
    I prefer to workout 5-6 days a week because I feel like I have enough time to do so and it would yield the best results, is that wrong to think?
    Yes, it's wrong.
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    Originally Posted by SANTAN14 View Post
    Okay, I'll shift to a program.
    Which do you recommend?
    I prefer to workout 5-6 days a week because I feel like I have enough time to do so and it would yield the best results, is that wrong to think?
    Yes, it's wrong. It's like learning math. First you learn to count, then you learn to add and subtract, then you learn multiplication and division, then you learn algebra, then you can branch off into physics, geometry, calculus, linear programming, or statistics.

    You don't see someone learning their multiplication tables while studying algebra and calculus.

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    Based on the equipment you have, I recommend trying out the Fierce 5 Novice Dumbbell program. Yes, it's only 3 days. You could always do some cardio on your rest days.

    If you upgrade your equipment or join a gym, then the Ripped Body 4-day novice program (upper-lower) might be a better fit for you.

    https://rippedbody.com/novice-bodybuilding-program/

    I would not recommend doing any of the 5-6 day programs - they are for intermediate to advanced lifters which is not you. You will get better, more sustainable results by starting with a novice/beginner program and sticking with it until you can no longer keep up with the progression (and by then you should be a lot stronger, and if you've been eating enough, bigger too).
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    Originally Posted by RapidFail View Post
    Based on the equipment you have, I recommend trying out the Fierce 5 Novice Dumbbell program. Yes, it's only 3 days. You could always do some cardio on your rest days.

    If you upgrade your equipment or join a gym, then the Ripped Body 4-day novice program (upper-lower) might be a better fit for you.

    I would not recommend doing any of the 5-6 day programs - they are for intermediate to advanced lifters which is not you. You will get better, more sustainable results by starting with a novice/beginner program and sticking with it until you can no longer keep up with the progression (and by then you should be a lot stronger, and if you've been eating enough, bigger too).
    Thanks for the suggestions, I'll go with that
    After learning a little, its kinda funny how every post here is about a beginner creating their own routine. Y'all must get tired of that...
    I'm gonna go with this for a few months:

    The Dumbell Full Body Program
    Workout A
    Split Squat 3x8 (each leg)
    Bench 3x8 (If you don’t have a bench do floor press)
    DB Rows 3x8 (One arm on bench, back parallel to floor)
    Reverse Flies 3x10
    Calf raises 2x15/French Press 2x10 Superset
    Workout B
    Walking Lunge 3x8 (each leg)
    Overhead Press 3x8
    Romanian Deadlift or Straight Leg Deadlift 3x8 (Use single leg version when you max out your weight)
    Lat Pulldowns or Pull/Chin ups (Once you reach 3x8 begin adding weight)
    Ab work 2x15/Curls 2x10 Superset (I don’t care what ab work you do)

    Hopefully its a good choice
    I think beginners like me want to see huge arm, shoulder, chest gains, so we just focus on those workouts and build a routine around that. Honestly this workout doesn't even seem that appealing to me, but I know its a good start and should build a useful foundation. I have ripped friends who said they can help me in the gym, so I'll be getting a membership once the virus is gone. Thanks for all the help guys.
    Might be a dumb question but how do I split this weekly? A > B > Rest > A > B > Rest? or A > Rest > B > Rest > A > Rest > B?
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    Originally Posted by SANTAN14 View Post
    Thanks for the suggestions, I'll go with that
    After learning a little, its kinda funny how every post here is about a beginner creating their own routine. Y'all must get tired of that...
    I'm gonna go with this for a few months:

    The Dumbell Full Body Program
    Workout A
    Split Squat 3x8 (each leg)
    Bench 3x8 (If you don’t have a bench do floor press)
    DB Rows 3x8 (One arm on bench, back parallel to floor)
    Reverse Flies 3x10
    Calf raises 2x15/French Press 2x10 Superset
    Workout B
    Walking Lunge 3x8 (each leg)
    Overhead Press 3x8
    Romanian Deadlift or Straight Leg Deadlift 3x8 (Use single leg version when you max out your weight)
    Lat Pulldowns or Pull/Chin ups (Once you reach 3x8 begin adding weight)
    Ab work 2x15/Curls 2x10 Superset (I don’t care what ab work you do)

    Hopefully its a good choice
    I think beginners like me want to see huge arm, shoulder, chest gains, so we just focus on those workouts and build a routine around that. Honestly this workout doesn't even seem that appealing to me, but I know its a good start and should build a useful foundation. I have ripped friends who said they can help me in the gym, so I'll be getting a membership once the virus is gone. Thanks for all the help guys.
    Might be a dumb question but how do I split this weekly? A > B > Rest > A > B > Rest? or A > Rest > B > Rest > A > Rest > B?
    Pretty sure it spells it out for you in the thread. As it's a full body routine, you should ideally have a rest day between every workout. Mon-Wed-Fri is popular. You do three workouts per week, alternating between A and B, ie:

    Week 1 - A, rest, B, rest, A, rest, rest.
    Week 2 - B, rest, A, rest, B, rest, rest.

    Feel free to do some cardio on your rest days.
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    Too many people new to lifting only seem to care about that tiny little muscle in the upper part of their arm. Pity.

    OP I’m not gonna repeat why everyone else already said, other than that I’m in complete agreement with them.
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