Workout routine for beginner

tknight1984

Hello,

I am 28, 2ft10 and 180lbs. I am looking at starting strength training but keep reading too much conflicting information. I don't want to be "big" but want to be toned when i lose the fat (currently losing 1-1.5 lbs a week). I am a member of a gym, but tend to do a full body workout 3 times a week usually a variation on the folowing:

- Shoulder press (3*10-12)
- Chest Press or Fly (3*10-12)
- Bicep curl or preacher curl (3*10-12)
- Dips or pull down (3*10-12)
- Leg press (3*10-12)
- Crunches (3*20)
- Vertical pulldown (3*10-12)

Does the above sound about right? Or should i be splitting?

RunDoozer

I would take a look into the compound lifting programs like Stronglifts or Starting strength as a beginner. Simple way to make sure youre hitting all the muscle groups and it will work you out. Plus theyre simple.

I have had great luck on it.

Just an idea to maybe look at.

juliekins64

That's a lot of upper body work. Add some step ups, squats or deadlifts.
I made myself a list of my 12 fav exercises and aim to do about 6-7 per session.
The next session I alternate the other 6-7. I go 3 times per week.

Here is my list, I bring it with me to write down how much I lift and how many reps/sets:
Lower body:
Squat
Step Ups
Deadlift
DB knee lifts
DB Lunge

Upper body:
Bench Press
Push Ups
Flye
Shoulder Press
Chin Ups
Tricep Extension
One arm DB row

Core:
Medicine Ball twists
Knee pull ups
Bicycle crunches
Plank Hamstring Curl

tknight1984

Thank you both, will have a look at those programs.