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[want2growbig]

Hi everyone, I'm a new member, and just wanted to say hi, and make a thread out of this as well...wouldn't want to waste board space!

Well, I am 16, from California, and I am going to start using NeedSize's routine. I have been using this routine somewhat, but not properly. The school weight room that I work out in has a chart that tells you what to lift according to your max lift. So if you had a max lift of 200 on bench, you would start out with 150lb 10 times. Then 160 7 times, then 170 4 times, then 180 2 times, and 190 1 time. Its kind of a dumb chart, so I'm switching over.

Oh yeah, here are some stats too, nothing to AHH over, but this is a training board so I will post em.

Weight: 170
Height: 5'8''
Flat Bench Press Max: 225
Squat max: 495
Vertical leap: 31''<---one step then jump

Ok, so here is what my plan will be, tell me what you guys think:

Sunday---Rest

Monday
squats 5x5
leg press 2X8-10
Leg Extension 2X8-10
Calf Raises (optional--if i got nuff energy) 2X8-10

Tuesday--Rest

Weds
standing barbell curls 5x5
preacher curls 2X8-10
skull crushers 2X8-10
dips 2x8-10

Thursay---rest

Friday
Flat Bench Press 5X5
Incline dumbells 2X8-10
Incline Flies 2X8-10

Saturday-rest!


Let me explain, why I have 4 rest days and no back/shoulder days--I can only lift weights Mon, Wed, and Fri, those are the days I have my weight training class. I also have to run a half mile before and after lifting weights. Then after school I play comptetitive v-ball from 3:30 to 6:30. So that is why I have 4 rest days. Feel free to post any comments.

 

[louden_swain]

Welcome!!

Question. . .where is your back and delt training? It seems that you are totally neglecting your back side.

 

[ZGzaZ]

you gotta get some back/shoulder work in there....at least deads, you'll be surprised at how much they do for you.

 

[want2growbig]

I was thinking that as well, but I would have Saturday and Sunday to lift for those. I only have a 120lb weight set at my house, so I guess I could do some good mornings and miliaries?

 

[the People's Champ]

impressive squat. you play sports?

 

[want2growbig]

Sports, yeah I play competitive V-ball every week day. Its a lot of fun and good cardio! Nice groupies on the road trips lol.

 

[DrBones]

IF you dont work your back, you are going to have a muscular imbalance between your chest and your back and you will wind up having shoulder problems... Trust me... I had to deal with it...

Your squat is pretty damn crazy considering how much you bench... you must have some big ass legs bro, Im jealous...

How far do you go down on squats? to parallel?

Good to have you around! You'll pick up a ton of info from this board!

Thanks

 

[want2growbig]

Dang, this board is so fun to talk about shit. Yeah I got good quads, but I wish I could take some of that meat from my legs and slap it on my chest and arms lol. So would I need more than my little home weight set for back? Oh and if there is a plat member that wants to post my crappy webcam pics, that would be nice.

 

[louden_swain]

For Back:

Barbell Rows
Chins
Deadlifts

Delts:

Barbell Presses
Up Right Rows

 

[michaelcoutts]

yep dont even think about doing a routine that doesnt have a back day.

I trained back and chest farely evenly and i still got a muscular imbalance which lead to a rotator cuff inpingement.

If anything train your back harder than your chest coz u seriously dont want your shoulder to get injured.

(the no1 fault in the majority of amateur bodybuilders is that the neglect their chests which leads to injuries which then leads to them quitting)

 

[Fatty4You]

Most people can't row at much as they can press on the chest, so a great way to have heavy lift on the back it deadlifts.

Also, that squat weight at 16 in unbelievable!!! Welcome to the boards.

-Fatty

 

[PolishHammer1977]

Good luck man. Lotsd of good people here.

 

[Thaibox]

Welcome to the boards bro

The best thing you can do is ditch the arm day and replace it with back/delts, or at least back. Hitting back is much more important than hitting bis, especially at your age.

 

[leatherface]

Well Hello and welcome to the boards! . And as everyone else said, that squat is very impressive, especially at your age/weight. And all you do is play volleyball?? amazing lol!!

 

[want2growbig]

Ok, Ive decided to drop the arm day for back and shoulders. Im going to do

Deadlift 5X5
Chins 2X8-10

Barbell Presses 2X8-10
Rows 2x8-10
hows that?

Yeah, all I play is VB, you should watch an olympic or collegiate leval game sometime, its very explosive. And thanks for all the comments/help! Yep, always paralel or lower on squats. I would like to go heavier sometimes but there is a group of small asian guys who always grab the belts and put them on just to bench! There routine every day is bench and another made up excercise: While standing, get a 15lb DB for each hand, then clap them together like symbols in a marching band. lol...anyways, tell me what you guys think now? (about my plan) I was thinking I could to my arms on the weekend with my DBs at home. I have a good set.

 

[gonelifting]

I can`t get it out of my mind I had to read your post 3 times to make sure. 495??? DAMN at 170 AND 16 AND you seem to be a beginner. If you start deadlifting AND YOU SHOULD you will get BIG FAST, because your lower back and upper back/shoulders/traps will be getting the brunt of the work due to you leg drive getting HUGE weight up on the bottom of the (deadlift) lift. that`s just my theory.

495... and not including back in your workouts... damn! anyway welcome to your new home.

 

[Lord_Suston]

welcome. you can learn a lot here if you look around there are many mebers with great ideas. Feel free to share your own and search for the right routine for you.

 

[Ingram]

Squat max: 495

If you can add 70lbs to your squat and you'll hold the world record for Junior Powerlifting in your weight class.

Have you actully squated 495 or did you use a chart to figure out your one rep max?

-Ingram

PS. Welcome aboard!

 

[want2growbig]

Yeah I did 495 to parallel, but thats not what this thread was about lol. Thanks anyways. I have been thinking of Plifting for squats, but I don't know how to start. And I know I get stronger every week, damn testosterone lol. SO can someone get me some advice on that plifting stuff??

 

[zackdarnell]

Yeah I did 495 to parallel, but thats not what this thread was about lol. Thanks anyways. I have been thinking of Plifting for squats, but I don't know how to start. And I know I get stronger every week, damn testosterone lol. SO can someone get me some advice on that plifting stuff??

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[Citruscide]

As a Moderator here... WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLCOME

C-ditty

 

[want2growbig]

what am I supposed to look for on that website under articles?