Strength training

healthy491

Hi So I found a strength routine but i dont know if its good :
80 sit ups and 50 bicycle crunches once a week
50 single leg raises and 30 hamstring curls with weights once a week
30 bicep curls and 30 overhead lifts once a week
Is this good as a strength training routine?

quiksylver296

I suggest you use a proven beginner's program like Stronglifts 5X5 or Strong Curves, rather than trying to make up your own. Check out this thread.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

ETA: I feel like I should add, respectfully, that that program looks weak and useless to me. You will get much more bang for your buck by doing compound lifts. I did Stronglifts for about 8 months and got amazing results. You only have to learn 5 lifts and if you download the app, it will track your progress for you.

healthy491

quiksylver296 wrote: »

I suggest you use a proven beginner's program like Stronglifts 5X5 or Strong Curves, rather than trying to make up your own. Check out this thread.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

ETA: I feel like I should add, respectfully, that that program looks weak and useless to me. You will get much more bang for your buck by doing compound lifts. I did Stronglifts for about 8 months and got amazing results. You only have to learn 5 lifts and if you download the app, it will track your progress for you.

Aa thanks !! Should have posted this sooner as I've spent a lot of time searching for a simple workout routine like Stronglifts 5x5

rileysowner

healthy491 wrote: »

Hi So I found a strength routine but i dont know if its good :
80 sit ups and 50 bicycle crunches once a week
50 single leg raises and 30 hamstring curls with weights once a week
30 bicep curls and 30 overhead lifts once a week
Is this good as a strength training routine?

No, it is not. It focuses on core exercises and isolation exercises, while missing whole muscle groups.

I would suggest Stronglifts as well. Whole body, compound lifts, fairly quick to do and good for beginners.

sunnybeaches105

Use an accepted progressive overloading program

xvolution

If you only have access to dumbbells, you can try a program like this:

https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html