Looking for lifting advice for guys

tfpdunn
tfpdunn Posts: 68 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've lost around 30 pounds since December, but have plateaued recently. I'm looking to lose another 20-25 lbs.

I've just changed my workout plan and am looking for advice. I had been doing mainly cardio 4-5 days a week and am changing to a mix of cardio/lifting: Monday, chest and tris; Tuesday, elliptical, Wednesday, back and bis; Thursday elliptical; Friday, legs; Saturday, bicycling; Sunday, rest.

Any input would be appreciated. I started at 260 and am currently around 230, looking to reach/exceed my goal weight of 210 by Labor Day.

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  • ahmadfahmy
    ahmadfahmy Posts: 214 Member
    I've lost around 30 pounds since December, but have plateaued recently. I'm looking to lose another 20-25 lbs.

    I've just changed my workout plan and am looking for advice. I had been doing mainly cardio 4-5 days a week and am changing to a mix of cardio/lifting: Monday, chest and tris; Tuesday, elliptical, Wednesday, back and bis; Thursday elliptical; Friday, legs; Saturday, bicycling; Sunday, rest.

    Any input would be appreciated. I started at 260 and am currently around 230, looking to reach/exceed my goal weight of 210 by Labor Day.

    focus on your diet. if you decide to start lifting, stick to the basic compound movements only.
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Yeah if you're adding in lifting for the first time, why not just go with a full-body routine 3 times a week?
  • gwhizeh
    gwhizeh Posts: 269 Member
    Check out strong lifts or starting strength. Both good beginner programs.
  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
    Hitting each muscle group more frequently with the suggested fullbody routine would be ideal. You could use various workouts such as stronglifts, starting strength or All pros beginners.
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    I've lost around 30 pounds since December, but have plateaued recently. I'm looking to lose another 20-25 lbs.

    I've just changed my workout plan and am looking for advice. I had been doing mainly cardio 4-5 days a week and am changing to a mix of cardio/lifting: Monday, chest and tris; Tuesday, elliptical, Wednesday, back and bis; Thursday elliptical; Friday, legs; Saturday, bicycling; Sunday, rest.

    Any input would be appreciated. I started at 260 and am currently around 230, looking to reach/exceed my goal weight of 210 by Labor Day.

    All Pro's is excellent on a cut.
  • tfpdunn
    tfpdunn Posts: 68 Member
    I should be more specific. Based on my previous experience, I'm adding in those body part split routines...4 exercises per muscle group (4 sets x 15 reps at low weight) and am keeping a pretty high pace to elevate my heart rates. Most sets, I superset (eg, lawnmowers+hammer curls) to maximize the aerobic level.

    This worked for me in my early 20's but now in my mid-30's I wasn't sure it would still be effective.

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