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 Critique my routine
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Novice 
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MON: OFF TUE: BARBELL CURLS --- 5x6-12 WED: OFF THURS: LEG EXTENSION --- 5x10-XX FRIDAY: OFF SAT: *MORNING* SUN: LEG EXTENSION --- 15x10-XX Please tell how If its ok or how I should change it around. I workout at home and I lack equipment therefore the lack of variety of workout im doing. ------------------ Bruce Lee [This message has been edited by Chris V (edited January 31, 2001).]     | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 23 |
Hi Chris This is not right. If I were you I would work on a push / pull routine Monday-push Also check out this link http://www.elitefitness.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000087.html
you can mail me if you want more detailed help.
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 51 |
Why so many barbell curls? You should also work at your back. You can do barbell rows and dumbell rows. For your shoulder you can do lateral/front/rear delt raises, upright rows, and, if you have the equipment, presses. I'm sorry to tell you this, but your schedule is really off, and your overtraining your bi's. You can also email me, I'll help you out. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1239 |
yeah agreed, you need to work out your whole body. back is very, very important. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1239 |
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Chris V: [B]MON: OFF TUE: chinups 3x failure BARBELL CURLS --- 3x6-12 WED: OFF THURS: LEG EXTENSION --- 5x10-XX FRIDAY: OFF SAT: *MORNING* BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK!!!! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 58 |
Your arm looks good in your pic bro, but you need to build something to hang it off! There are plenty of sources where you can find examples of balanced routines, this board being one of them. You certainly have enthusiasm, but creating a muscle imbalance will damage you quicker than you think. By the way, heavy back work is an excellent way to build thick, strong arms. Good luck | ||
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Novice
Posts: 8 |
your routine seems VERY unbalanced. way too many curls. way too little back movements. the saturday morning/evening thing has to go. emphasize balance. if you do somthing for chest,do something for back too. if you do something for bi's, do something for tri's too. there are many different splits you can try. if you like to take a day off in between each workout, try (as someone mentioned before) a push/pull routine. if your schedule isn't a big deal, then i would say to workout 2 days on followed by one day off. for example: Mon:Back/Bi's Tues:Chest Wed: off Thurs: Legs Fri: Shoulders/tri's this is just an example....the possiblities are endless on how you split it up. just give the muscles you work plenty of time to rest and recover. and don't forget to BALANCE YOUR WORKOUTS!! don't end up kicking yourself in the ass later down the road because you've got lagging bodyparts and you're assymetrical. good luck and read, read, read. the info is out there, you just have to take the time to research it. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 280 |
I'm assuming that you're using the Priority Principle, which is when you have a lagging body part that you train on the first workout of the week. This was popular in the 80s, I don't see as many people using it today. In my opinion it's not that effective. Focus on getting bigger with core movements: Squats, Deadlifts, Bench Presses, Military Presses, Pulldowns, Rows. If your back grows, your biceps will grow from the pulldowns and rows as well. If your chest grows so will your triceps from the heavy pressing. I use heavier weight, but I use low volume. Use a volume that works for you. 2 heavy sets to failure for each body part has worked well for me. Train + Eat + Rest = Muscular Growth Apply these principles and you will grow. Start with a productive training routine, a healthy diet (be sure to include a moderate source of dietary fats, don't shy away from them) and plenty of rest. Get 8-10 hours of sleep a night, if you get less, a nap during the day may be a good idea. Do not train a muscle if it is sore. What until it has fully recovered and then go all out. Good luck with your routine. ------------------ Check out http://pub30.ezboard.com/bhitsgymofbodybuilding -HB- | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 109 |
This routine has too many problems to mention so just follow the advice of some of the other people or do a search to find routines that are balanced and don't just focus on the biceps. I know the biceps and chest are showy muscles that people like to train but you also have to train other parts of your body as well like legs, back otherwise you're end up out of proportion. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 750 |
I have to agree with whats been said so far. As far as changes I would make theres alot of things you could do. It sounds like you need to stick with the basic lifts Bench, squats, movements that work on core areas of the body go to a barns and noble or any books store near your home, go to the section with bodybuilding books and just read threw a couple. I would recomend Complete bodybuilding by Joe Weider, and Bill Reynolds. Its a very basic book that talks in laymens terms about Training principles, Nutrition and some basics about human anatomy and how it all works. Nothing in the book is perplexing or hard for someone to understand Also ask guys in your gym what kind of training they do, and ask them questions about it | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 998 |
You are overtraining bis - definately. Muscle tissue is broken down during training and you need rest days for it to recover and grow back stronger. Also try training larger bodyparts first in your workouts when your energy levels are at their highest. I'd recommend getting hold of a really basic training guide such as Joe Weider's Principles of Modern Bodybuilding. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 57 |
Great article SOB! Bump for all the newbies. |
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posted January 31, 2001 01:44 AM