Am I doing enough?

sodeepop
sodeepop Posts: 2
in Fitness and Exercise
At the end of my exercise for some of my days I feel like I put in some good effort but people always ask me why I am only lifting for 30-45 minutes. I'm tired afterwards and sleep very well my only chance to workout is after work about 8 at night. I listened to a guy that basically said pick a workout routine and stick to it for a while, doesn't matter where you get it just stick to it for a while and you will get stronger. Makes perfect sense right? But although I am improving I'm not sure if i'm improving as fast as i should be, and everyone saying me being in there only 25-45 min makes me feel kind of guilty i guess i'm not spending more time in the gym. Here is my routine.

Monday - Chest

3 - 35 Push ups
3 - Bench press 135, 169,195 (25, 15, 8 reps)
3 - Nautilus press 80,100,130
3 - Incline press 80,100,130
3 - Pec deck machine 60,70,80

Tuesday - Back

3 - 3 pull ups
3 - Seated rows 75,80,85
3 - Lat pull downs 135,150,165
3 - T bar rows 80,95,110

Wednesday - Shoulders
3 - Arnold press 55,55,55
3 - Laterals 30,30,30
3 - Front raises 25,25,25

Thursday - Biceps & Triceps
3 - Preacher curl machine 60,80,95
3 - EZ curls cable 50,65,80
3 - Hammer curls 30,45,55
3 - Push downs 70,85,100

The sets without rep listings are all 15.

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  • dshalbert
    dshalbert Posts: 677 Member
    Who are these "people"? are you training for anything specific?
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    Is it me or is there only upper body in there? :huh:

    Also... I spend 25-30 mins in the gym 3X a week and I have had very good results :laugh:
  • WeoooBeans
    WeoooBeans Posts: 85 Member
    Yes, you need to add some lower body. You don't want to be out of proportion!
  • julialdr
    julialdr Posts: 100 Member
    skip-leg-day.jpg
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    skip-leg-day.jpg

    :laugh:
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
    What are your goals? Just looking at it, as others said, you should do legs, unless of course you don't have any. You should also add more compound lifts like squats and deads, again, assuming you have legs.

    Rigger
  • DeterminedToLoseIt02
    DeterminedToLoseIt02 Posts: 113 Member
    skip-leg-day.jpg

    omg hahaha
  • sodeepop
    sodeepop Posts: 2
    Fortunately I was gifted with very naturally strong legs. My legs are huge already, I only do legs purely for burning up excess cals. I'm not training for anything specifically i just want to lose some weight and gain strength and endurance overall and just lead a more healthy lifestyle. I also run about 85% mhr for 30-45 minutes a day.

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