Workout routine for beginner

tknight1984
tknight1984 Posts: 19
in Fitness and Exercise
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?

Replies

  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    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
    juliekins64 Posts: 125 Member
    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
    tknight1984 Posts: 19
    Thank you both, will have a look at those programs.

Categories