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Barbell routine? Advice please

quigz90
quigz90 Posts: 44 Member
edited February 15 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok, so iv invested in a bench and 60kg cast iron weights ( including 10kg bar )

Wanted to start stronglifts but can't yet as the lowest plate is 5kg ( so would mean increasing by 10kg)
I am looking into buying lighter weights but what should I start with now?

My current/old routine is n my multigym is:

3x12 and 2x5/6 bench press
5x12 latt pulldown
4x12 cable squats
4x12 shrugs
3x10 bicep curls (cable)
3x10/12 tricep pushdown

I done that 3 times a week but looking to replace it with a barbell and bench workout

And advice would be appreciated :) thanks in advance

Replies

  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    use the bar?

    practice form?

    you can always do a work out with a PVC pipe.
    buy some 2.5 collars- or small cookies.
  • hearthemelody
    hearthemelody Posts: 1,025 Member
    My mental image is hanging girl scout cookies from the bar to lift.
  • ATGsquats
    ATGsquats Posts: 227 Member
    Bent over rows, over head press, upright rows, pullovers, close-grip bench, skullcrushers, DEADLIFTS...or google.
  • quigz90
    quigz90 Posts: 44 Member
    use the bar?

    practice form?

    you can always do a work out with a PVC pipe.
    buy some 2.5 collars- or small cookies.

    It's not the starting weight but on stronglifts you need to up the weight 2.5kg every workout, which i couldn't due to not having 1.25 weight plates. Thanks for advice tho
  • quigz90
    quigz90 Posts: 44 Member
    Bent over rows, over head press, upright rows, pullovers, close-grip bench, skullcrushers, DEADLIFTS...or google.

    Thanks mate, basically what I was thinking. Been a while since I was in a gym with a proper routine though so wanted some advice
  • richardheath
    richardheath Posts: 1,276 Member
    The smallest plate you have is 5 kgs (10 lbs)? That is big! My weight set came with 2.5 and 5 lb weights. You can also get "fractional" plates in smaller sizes. I'd look into buying a few more plates.

    BTW - is it a "standard" size bar (1")? If you get serious doing squats/deadlifts, you may find you need an olympic bar and more weight soon...
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    use the bar?

    practice form?

    you can always do a work out with a PVC pipe.
    buy some 2.5 collars- or small cookies.

    It's not the starting weight but on stronglifts you need to up the weight 2.5kg every workout, which i couldn't due to not having 1.25 weight plates. Thanks for advice tho

    so add some milk containers with wholes cut in them to add weight...

    or just do the workout with a set weigh until your new plates come in... no reason you can't keep doing the work till your new gear shoes up.
  • quigz90
    quigz90 Posts: 44 Member
    The smallest plate you have is 5 kgs (10 lbs)? That is big! My weight set came with 2.5 and 5 lb weights. You can also get "fractional" plates in smaller sizes. I'd look into buying a few more plates.

    BTW - is it a "standard" size bar (1")? If you get serious doing squats/deadlifts, you may find you need an olympic bar and more weight soon...

    I bought it used off ebay like that. Its a standard bar. Should do me for now. I think I will join the gym when I grow out of what I have. I will buy a 30kg set of dumbells soon with the smaller plates.

    Do you all recommend a program like stronglifts or a split routine with 8-12 reps?
  • quigz90
    quigz90 Posts: 44 Member
    use the bar?

    practice form?

    you can always do a work out with a PVC pipe.
    buy some 2.5 collars- or small cookies.

    It's not the starting weight but on stronglifts you need to up the weight 2.5kg every workout, which i couldn't due to not having 1.25 weight plates. Thanks for advice tho

    so add some milk containers with wholes cut in them to add weight...

    or just do the workout with a set weigh until your new plates come in... no reason you can't keep doing the work till your new gear shoes up.

    Good point hopefully I wont be waiting to long. Might start now and up the weight when I get it
  • richardheath
    richardheath Posts: 1,276 Member
    The smallest plate you have is 5 kgs (10 lbs)? That is big! My weight set came with 2.5 and 5 lb weights. You can also get "fractional" plates in smaller sizes. I'd look into buying a few more plates.

    BTW - is it a "standard" size bar (1")? If you get serious doing squats/deadlifts, you may find you need an olympic bar and more weight soon...

    I bought it used off ebay like that. Its a standard bar. Should do me for now. I think I will join the gym when I grow out of what I have. I will buy a 30kg set of dumbells soon with the smaller plates.

    Do you all recommend a program like stronglifts or a split routine with 8-12 reps?

    Stronglifts or starting strength are definitely good programs that will get lots of recommendations around here. Full body compounds > splits and isolation exercises for a beginner.
  • quigz90
    quigz90 Posts: 44 Member
    Thanks. I have the stronglifts app on my iphone so think I will start that :)
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