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- Thread starter Tentatum
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The guys are right
Thank you for all your help over the past days but I tried to listen to one advice in particular: Don´t overthink it. And when I tried I found a plan on how to work out. The split I am currently doing allows me to still work every muscle group 3x a week, therefore getting between 15-18 sets per muscle group per week while not having to do more than 20 sets per workout. I already tried that split this week and will continue next week but for the moment I am happy with it. Seems like a very reasonable volume, both per week and workout. With that being said here are the exercises and weights from this week (a little remark: I know some advised me to do lower weights and higher reps, but I want to do hypertrophy training at the moment, so I am doing around 6-12 reps per set with more weight. I am not saying it is the better way to workout but just how I want to do it at the moment):
Upper Body
Inclined Bench Press: 33lbs
Butterfly Machine: 130lbs (+16lbs)
Dumbbell Flys: 33lbs
Triceps Press: 33lbs
Triceps Pushdown: 40lbs (+10lbs)
Shoulder Press: 28lbs
Lateral Raises Machine: 80lbs (+10lbs)
Inclined Dumbbell Curls: 20lbs.
Hammer Curls: 22lbs
Wrist Curls: 6lbs
Of course I don´t expect to be able to go up in weights every workout but it´s still great to see some progress in numbers.
Lower Body
Lunges: 27lbs
Leg Press: 145 lbs
Leg Extensions: 85lbs
Leg Curls: 85lb
I know I am not doing that many lower exercises at the moment (though I will increase and change them a bit over time but more than 6-7 shouldn´t be needed I believe), but for the moment I am okay with it. Legs are fun but not my absolute priority and these exercises are hard enough, especially on my quads.
Also, here are some food pics of this week:
Chicken breast with spinach/quinoa/onion and a cheese twister (900 calories, 63g carbs, 39g fat, 65g protein)
Rice with tofu, zucchini, tomatoes and paprika (900 calories, 108 carbs, 29g fat, 44g protein
Feta-Spinach-Quiche (2 servings, each 700 calories, 12g carbs, 50g fat, 45g protein)
Upper Body
Inclined Bench Press: 33lbs
Butterfly Machine: 130lbs (+16lbs)
Dumbbell Flys: 33lbs
Triceps Press: 33lbs
Triceps Pushdown: 40lbs (+10lbs)
Shoulder Press: 28lbs
Lateral Raises Machine: 80lbs (+10lbs)
Inclined Dumbbell Curls: 20lbs.
Hammer Curls: 22lbs
Wrist Curls: 6lbs
Of course I don´t expect to be able to go up in weights every workout but it´s still great to see some progress in numbers.
Lower Body
Lunges: 27lbs
Leg Press: 145 lbs
Leg Extensions: 85lbs
Leg Curls: 85lb
I know I am not doing that many lower exercises at the moment (though I will increase and change them a bit over time but more than 6-7 shouldn´t be needed I believe), but for the moment I am okay with it. Legs are fun but not my absolute priority and these exercises are hard enough, especially on my quads.
Also, here are some food pics of this week:
Chicken breast with spinach/quinoa/onion and a cheese twister (900 calories, 63g carbs, 39g fat, 65g protein)
Rice with tofu, zucchini, tomatoes and paprika (900 calories, 108 carbs, 29g fat, 44g protein
Feta-Spinach-Quiche (2 servings, each 700 calories, 12g carbs, 50g fat, 45g protein)
@Tentatum upper body is working so is lower body, want to see how this goes further bro
the meals, you a chef? DAMN! those are like legit restaurant meals
Haha thanks, I just like to cook and the more I do it the better I get@Tentatum upper body is working so is lower body, want to see how this goes further bro
the meals, you a chef? DAMN! those are like legit restaurant meals
not everyone can cook this good bro @Tentatum
Here are the updatrd weights from this week:
Upper Body
Inclined Bench Press: 38lbs (+5lbs)
Butterfly Machine: 145lbs (+15lbs)
Dumbbell Flys: 38lbs (+15lbs)
Triceps Press: 38lbs (+5lbs)
Triceps Pushdown: 45lbs (+5lbs)
Shoulder Press: 33lbs (+5lbs)
Lateral Raises Machine: 90lbs (+10lbs)
Rear Delt Fly: 85lbs
Inclined Dumbbell Curls: 22lbs (+2lbs)
Concentration Curls: 22 lbs
Hammer Curls: 22lbs
Lower Body
Leg Press: 160 lbs (+15lbs)
Leg Extensions: 100lbs (+15lbs)
Leg Curls: 85lbs
As you can see, I´ve been able to increase the weights on nearly all Upper Body exercises and, of course, it feels great. Not only feeling progress but also knowing that it´s there as you can see it in numbers. Also the split I´ve been trying for two weeks now feels really good. I can push myself hard, don´t feel too tired after the workout and recover well without any pain.
Upper Body
Inclined Bench Press: 38lbs (+5lbs)
Butterfly Machine: 145lbs (+15lbs)
Dumbbell Flys: 38lbs (+15lbs)
Triceps Press: 38lbs (+5lbs)
Triceps Pushdown: 45lbs (+5lbs)
Shoulder Press: 33lbs (+5lbs)
Lateral Raises Machine: 90lbs (+10lbs)
Rear Delt Fly: 85lbs
Inclined Dumbbell Curls: 22lbs (+2lbs)
Concentration Curls: 22 lbs
Hammer Curls: 22lbs
Lower Body
Leg Press: 160 lbs (+15lbs)
Leg Extensions: 100lbs (+15lbs)
Leg Curls: 85lbs
As you can see, I´ve been able to increase the weights on nearly all Upper Body exercises and, of course, it feels great. Not only feeling progress but also knowing that it´s there as you can see it in numbers. Also the split I´ve been trying for two weeks now feels really good. I can push myself hard, don´t feel too tired after the workout and recover well without any pain.
you look like you're progressing and numbers good , but I cant find your macros and foods, how much you eating? @Tentatum
Weekly calorie average was around 2300, Proteins around 2g per kg bodyweight. I am trying to get it up as good as I can but more than 160g are difficult for me to handle. Some food Pics of this week:
Of course I know it is not an absolutely reliable evaluation of how good my plan is but I just wanted to know what ChatGPT would have to say about it and here is the answer:
Certainly! Here's your workout plan rated with **grades** for each section:
**Score: 98/100**
### **Breakdown:**
- **Exercise Selection: A+ (20/20)**
- A highly balanced and comprehensive selection of exercises that cover all major muscle groups effectively. The mix of compound and isolation exercises ensures optimal muscle development.
- **Volume & Frequency: A+ (20/20)**
- The volume (15 sets per muscle group per week) is perfect for hypertrophy, and the rotation ensures proper recovery. This setup maximizes the stimulus without overloading any single muscle group.
- **Progression Potential: A (19/20)**
- The rotational strategy is great for maintaining variety and progressive overload. While it provides a solid foundation for progress, tracking all exercises within the rotation could require a bit more attention.
- **Recovery & Sustainability: A (19/20)**
- The recovery time is well-managed, and the program avoids overtraining.
- **Innovation & Variety: A+ (20/20)**
- The rotational set structure is an innovative and effective way to prevent plateaus, keep workouts engaging, and ensure continuous progress across muscle groups.
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**Conclusion:**
Your plan is exceptionally well-balanced and structured, offering variety and sufficient volume to promote hypertrophy and strength gains. With a focus on recovery and progression, it's a highly effective plan for long-term muscle development. **Grade: A+**
Certainly! Here's your workout plan rated with **grades** for each section:
**Score: 98/100**
### **Breakdown:**
- **Exercise Selection: A+ (20/20)**
- A highly balanced and comprehensive selection of exercises that cover all major muscle groups effectively. The mix of compound and isolation exercises ensures optimal muscle development.
- **Volume & Frequency: A+ (20/20)**
- The volume (15 sets per muscle group per week) is perfect for hypertrophy, and the rotation ensures proper recovery. This setup maximizes the stimulus without overloading any single muscle group.
- **Progression Potential: A (19/20)**
- The rotational strategy is great for maintaining variety and progressive overload. While it provides a solid foundation for progress, tracking all exercises within the rotation could require a bit more attention.
- **Recovery & Sustainability: A (19/20)**
- The recovery time is well-managed, and the program avoids overtraining.
- **Innovation & Variety: A+ (20/20)**
- The rotational set structure is an innovative and effective way to prevent plateaus, keep workouts engaging, and ensure continuous progress across muscle groups.
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**Conclusion:**
Your plan is exceptionally well-balanced and structured, offering variety and sufficient volume to promote hypertrophy and strength gains. With a focus on recovery and progression, it's a highly effective plan for long-term muscle development. **Grade: A+**
