Muscle Builders: Tell Me Your Routine!
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I am interested in it too. I have purchased Mens Health Ultimate Dumbbell Guide and Mens Health Home Workout Bible off of Amazon for cheap. They have some really good workouts if you don't have a gym membership.0
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Monday/Wednesday/Friday. an hour of cardio (Spin or step mill) followed by 500 situps and reverse crunches. tuesday and thursday are hard core for me. An hour plus for weight training with a trainer; and 45-60 minutes cardio (Like stepmill).I love routines. LOVE THEM! So I was wondering what kind of a routine you do throughout the week, Monday to Sunday. I haven't been really hardcore into the weightlifting and just kindof did an overall cardio/strength training routine. Tuesdays and Thursdays are lift until exhaustion days. I love it.
I am at the gym 5-6 days per week. I arrive by 6:00 am and leave by 8:30 a.m. I take XPlode 30-45 minutse before I train. I also take BCAA and Glutamind.0 -
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I pretty much recommenced StrongLifts 5x5 for beginners. It isn't exactly a "hypertrophy" (muscle building) program. It's a strength program. But I think it's important for beginners to really start with the basic compound moves and build your basic muscles stabilizers ect. Do this for 8 weeks, then switch if you want, and even then you could just switch this ti 3x8 and add in some isolation moves, a make it into splits with the isolations.
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If you wanna get srs
Training frequency explained http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=137364463
How NOT to workout http://www.leangains.com/2011/09/*uckarounditis.html You have to replace the * with F
Strength routine that adds some mass and best done on caloric surplus http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224
Mass routine with some strength and good to do while on caloric deficit http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843
Buy the Starting Strength book and read it either way
Build calves - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/training-the-calves.html
Importance of deloading http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121391461
Learn how to eat http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121703981
Dispel bull**** http://www.leangains.com/2010/10/top-ten-fasting-myths-debunked.html
Track food http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Buy a food scale ~30 bucks for a digital
More on nutrient timing - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123915821
Post workout nutrition - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=131821473&p=678321011&viewfull=1#post678321011
More advanced nutrition
Insulin - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/insulin-levels-and-fat-loss-qa.html
Insulin again - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/insulin-sensitivity-and-fat-loss.html
Leptin - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-hormones-of-bodyweight-regulation-leptin-part-1.html Notice the Related Articles link on lower right
Cardio blurb:
Cardio is not a magic fat burner. It does not allow you to lose\keep off fat while gaining muscle. It burns calories like any other activity. If you are trying to lose fat you can do cardio or eat less food, either one. If you are trying to gain muscle, cardio will require that you eat more to gain it (along with hindering muscle recovery if overdone). As for general cardiovascular health, some would argue that it can be maintained just from hard and heavy barbell lifting. If you want to guarantee it, you can simply walk at ~3mph for 10-20 minutes twice per week.
Should I bulk or cut?
If you are asking this question, you are probably a new trainee with some fat but not a lot and likely not a lot of muscle either. As a brand new trainee you can gain muscle and lose fat simultaneously for 3-4 months. After that you will have to pick one or the other and cycle. A good rule of thumb I have seen stated is cut to 10%bf, bulk to 15%bf and repeat until you have the look you want. As for the first 3-4 months, eat at maintenance until your progress stalls (most notably you can no longer increase weight on your lifts). At that time re-evaluate yourself and decide whether you would be happier with less fat or more muscle first.
Supplements
Supplements should only be used if you cannot meet your needs with real food. A multivitamin (still just insurance if you eat properly), fish oil if you don’t eat a lot of fish, protein powder if for some reason you can’t eat enough food, and creatine. Some people say even creatine is a waste, but it does work and is cheap. Just stick with straight creatine monohydrate. Don’t buy anything where it is mixed with extra sugar etc. If you want to go farther, veggie greens powder is another good source of insurance for micronutrient intake. Also GABA has shown some promise, but whatever. Realize that the majority of results comes from lifting, eating, and sleeping.
More on creatine - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=112484941
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Are reply to a PM i received which people may find useful. Don't hate me for the beginning!
I am not a proponent of any of the beachbody.com or similar workout routines with the exception that they suck sedintary people into exercising. Best results can be gotten from a mix of proper strength training, nutrition, and basic cardio or lack of. It depends on your goals, but some combination of these 3 things will fit almost anyone. Often people do not set specific goals. They will go with the vague "get in shape." But what does that mean? The most common specifics would be increase muscular strength\size\endurance, maintain general cardiovascular health, increase cardiovascular endurance, and possibly increase flexibility. Beyond that there are can be other less commonly sought ones like increase my vertical jump, increase quickness\agility, increase explosive power etc. The first step in deciding what kind of exercise regime to follow should be determining your specific goals. Then you should get started with the simplest programming with the least effort and time spent that still gets you there as quickly and efficiently as possible within the bounds of safety.0 -
I know I'll probably get crucified on this forum, but in my OPINION, NROL4W, is not AS good as a regular beginner strength program. It introduces too many exercises too quickly, uses weaker or in some cases more advanced versions of some lifts, has you doing 3 work sets of deadlifts which is too much when you get your working weight up, changes the routine you do at arbitrary preset times when the real time to change a routine is when it stops working after proper resets\deloads, employs supersets which is not really needed for beginners, some muscle groups being overlooked in some phases.
Now this IS based on someone's training log from 2008. I don't know of the routines have been updated at all since then.
This is just to give you an idea of what it is currently..hopefully its better than you thought?
First workout A instructed:
Squats 2 sets of 15
(for a week then it bumps to 2 sets of 12 next week...etc...for all sets same deal..and it is suggeted to stay with this stage for 8 weeks and possibly longer if you feel more comfortable...there is a workout B..but didnt post...basically A workout one day..B workout later in week..)
Push ups 2 sets of 15
seated row 2 sets of 15
Step up lunges with dumbbells 2 sets of 15
prone jackknife 2 sets of 8
I think by 8 weeks...its not too difficult to figure out these moves..
...Women like references...they like books..some..especially first starting out feel intimidated in the weight section at the gym.. They dont want to ask for help..I just love how this book is set up..
Even with reviewing the next stage in program.....which last a month...the most diffucult move? Probably front squat push press(not that it is that difficult..but it brings most women out of their comfort zone...using a barbell and attaching own weight size)...but it is VERY advisable...that you review proper form! If not asking for help...look online for videos! Always be prepared before you step foot in that gym..every motion counts!
I just have found that even when I asked a trainer what to do...this book far exceeds anything they could set up for me Most tend to set up isolated movements...this book is the opposite...
on your comment on 3 work sets being too high when trying to work your weight up...women tend to UNDER-estimate their strength...and I know the author is aware of this...if you ask a male which barbell or dumbbell they are going to use...the go well over what they should..women are the opposite...so 3 sets of deadlifts with a barbell..I can BET they will always grab the lowest weight they can...at first
The next time they try it? They will find.hey...I can hold more than 20 pounds!
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sorry..cleared out a double post that was here:flowerforyou:0
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If you wanna get srs
Training frequency explained http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=137364463
How NOT to workout http://www.leangains.com/2011/09/*uckarounditis.html You have to replace the * with F
Strength routine that adds some mass and best done on caloric surplus http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224
Mass routine with some strength and good to do while on caloric deficit http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843
Buy the Starting Strength book and read it either way
Build calves - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/training-the-calves.html
Importance of deloading http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121391461
Learn how to eat http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121703981
Dispel bull**** http://www.leangains.com/2010/10/top-ten-fasting-myths-debunked.html
Track food http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Buy a food scale ~30 bucks for a digital
More on nutrient timing - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123915821
Post workout nutrition - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=131821473&p=678321011&viewfull=1#post678321011
More advanced nutrition
Insulin - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/insulin-levels-and-fat-loss-qa.html
Insulin again - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/insulin-sensitivity-and-fat-loss.html
Leptin - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-hormones-of-bodyweight-regulation-leptin-part-1.html Notice the Related Articles link on lower right
Cardio blurb:
Cardio is not a magic fat burner. It does not allow you to lose\keep off fat while gaining muscle. It burns calories like any other activity. If you are trying to lose fat you can do cardio or eat less food, either one. If you are trying to gain muscle, cardio will require that you eat more to gain it (along with hindering muscle recovery if overdone). As for general cardiovascular health, some would argue that it can be maintained just from hard and heavy barbell lifting. If you want to guarantee it, you can simply walk at ~3mph for 10-20 minutes twice per week.
Should I bulk or cut?
If you are asking this question, you are probably a new trainee with some fat but not a lot and likely not a lot of muscle either. As a brand new trainee you can gain muscle and lose fat simultaneously for 3-4 months. After that you will have to pick one or the other and cycle. A good rule of thumb I have seen stated is cut to 10%bf, bulk to 15%bf and repeat until you have the look you want. As for the first 3-4 months, eat at maintenance until your progress stalls (most notably you can no longer increase weight on your lifts). At that time re-evaluate yourself and decide whether you would be happier with less fat or more muscle first.
Supplements
Supplements should only be used if you cannot meet your needs with real food. A multivitamin (still just insurance if you eat properly), fish oil if you don’t eat a lot of fish, protein powder if for some reason you can’t eat enough food, and creatine. Some people say even creatine is a waste, but it does work and is cheap. Just stick with straight creatine monohydrate. Don’t buy anything where it is mixed with extra sugar etc. If you want to go farther, veggie greens powder is another good source of insurance for micronutrient intake. Also GABA has shown some promise, but whatever. Realize that the majority of results comes from lifting, eating, and sleeping.
More on creatine - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=112484941
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sorry..cleared out a double post that was here:flowerforyou:
yeah that looks like what i saw. on the deadlifts i did say when it gets heavy with the assumtion that the program has a progression scheme that will eventually lead there. I guess I could say when/if
The Starting Strength book is explicit bordering on ludicrous and has lots of pics. Some of a woman who may possibly be able to lift more than me 0 -
I know I'll probably get crucified on this forum, but in my OPINION, NROL4W, is not AS good as a regular beginner strength program. It introduces too many exercises too quickly, uses weaker or in some cases more advanced versions of some lifts, has you doing 3 work sets of deadlifts which is too much when you get your working weight up, changes the routine you do at arbitrary preset times when the real time to change a routine is when it stops working after proper resets\deloads, employs supersets which is not really needed for beginners, some muscle groups being overlooked in some phases.
Now this IS based on someone's training log from 2008. I don't know of the routines have been updated at all since then.
I actually agree with you on this. It's a good book, but there isn't a difference between men and women in terms of muscle. Men get bigger because of testosterone and other hormones that we women don't produce in nearly the same quantity. I lift very heavy on big compound moves and I am not bulky at all 0 -
sorry..cleared out a double post that was here:flowerforyou:
yeah that looks like what i saw. on the deadlifts i did say when it gets heavy with the assumtion that the program has a progression scheme that will eventually lead there. I guess I could say when/if
The Starting Strength book is explicit bordering on ludicrous and has lots of pics. Some of a woman who may possibly be able to lift more than me
Then I will look for that book too! If its better than New rules..I'm in..Is any particular edition better than another??0 -
sorry..cleared out a double post that was here:flowerforyou:
yeah that looks like what i saw. on the deadlifts i did say when it gets heavy with the assumtion that the program has a progression scheme that will eventually lead there. I guess I could say when/if
The Starting Strength book is explicit bordering on ludicrous and has lots of pics. Some of a woman who may possibly be able to lift more than me
Then I will look for that book too! If its better than New rules..I'm in..
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sorry..cleared out a double post that was here:flowerforyou:
yeah that looks like what i saw. on the deadlifts i did say when it gets heavy with the assumtion that the program has a progression scheme that will eventually lead there. I guess I could say when/if
The Starting Strength book is explicit bordering on ludicrous and has lots of pics. Some of a woman who may possibly be able to lift more than me
Then I will look for that book too! If its better than New rules..I'm in..
10 bucks on kindle
I'm a non kindle kinda gal..old school touchie feelie page turner...Does it matter edition?0 -
I did\would go with 3rd i guess. the preface says it updated some out of date info and corrected some that was incorrect. haven't seen 1st or 2nd so don't really know the differences.0
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I know I'll probably get crucified on this forum, but in my OPINION, NROL4W, is not AS good as a regular beginner strength program. It introduces too many exercises too quickly, uses weaker or in some cases more advanced versions of some lifts, has you doing 3 work sets of deadlifts which is too much when you get your working weight up, changes the routine you do at arbitrary preset times when the real time to change a routine is when it stops working after proper resets\deloads, employs supersets which is not really needed for beginners, some muscle groups being overlooked in some phases.
Now this IS based on someone's training log from 2008. I don't know of the routines have been updated at all since then.
I actually agree with you on this. It's a good book, but there isn't a difference between men and women in terms of muscle. Men get bigger because of testosterone and other hormones that we women don't produce in nearly the same quantity. I lift very heavy on big compound moves and I am not bulky at all
I agree with this as well. New Rules is a good book in that it's regimented and gets people started.
I like the Starting Strength program much better, and even Stronglifts 5x5.0 -
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Calories 3000 (350 ish surplus)
Monday: legs
Tuesday: arms
Wednesday: rest
Thursday:legs
Friday: arms
Saturday:rest
Sunday: chest and shoulders.
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I know I'll probably get crucified on this forum, but in my OPINION, NROL4W, is not AS good as a regular beginner strength program. It introduces too many exercises too quickly, uses weaker or in some cases more advanced versions of some lifts, has you doing 3 work sets of deadlifts which is too much when you get your working weight up, changes the routine you do at arbitrary preset times when the real time to change a routine is when it stops working after proper resets\deloads, employs supersets which is not really needed for beginners, some muscle groups being overlooked in some phases.
Now this IS based on someone's training log from 2008. I don't know of the routines have been updated at all since then.
I actually agree with you on this. It's a good book, but there isn't a difference between men and women in terms of muscle. Men get bigger because of testosterone and other hormones that we women don't produce in nearly the same quantity. I lift very heavy on big compound moves and I am not bulky at all
I agree with this as well. New Rules is a good book in that it's regimented and gets people started.
I like the Starting Strength program much better, and even Stronglifts 5x5.
I always recommend the book because of the information in it. It really help women get over their fears of lifting. I agree that it is not the best program but for me it did the job0
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