Help needed with strength routine

BlueEyesXoXo
BlueEyesXoXo Posts: 99
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I currently do 1 or 2 specific body parts each day that I weight train. This is the program my bf set me up on to start with. I have listed some of the exercises he has shown me. Sorry if the names don't make sense, I swear my bf makes them up as he goes. I have been using this routine for 2.5 weeks now and have been writing my sets, reps, and weights down.

Day 1: Chest and Triceps- Bench Press, Dumbbell Bench Press, Cable Fly's(High,Low, Middle), V-bar push down on cables, Straight bar push down on cables, rope push down on cables

Day 2: Legs- Leg Press/Calf Raise, Squats, Leg Curl(quad/hamstring)

Day 3: Back and Biceps- Bent over rows, Lat Pull Down, Hammer Curls, Bicep Curls, Cable Curls.

Each workout ends with abs and 20-30 minutes of interval training. Okay most workouts :wink:

We workout 5-6 days a week, and we seem to just repeat these, and there is one day that I just do cardio because the routine they do that day is just not what I need, or so they tell me.

Now my question would be what do I need to improve on here? What am I missing? I get so lost with all the information out there. I use heavy weights and I am not afraid of "getting dirty" in the gym. My BF is training for power lifting, whereas I am more into female body building/modeling. So I'm not sure how his routine will work for me, but I figure his routine is better than no routine at all.

I absolutely love squats. They are hands down my favorite exercise. :heart:

Also I was wondering if you ladies like hitting just certain muscles each day or doing an all-body workout a few times a week?

Any suggestions are welcome! I have always done body weight exercises and basics like dumbbells and bench press.

Thanks in advance! And sorry this is so long!

Replies

  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,213 Member
    Just a thought: check out the "strength training for women" group here on mfp....LOTS of resources there.

    Also, have you thought of The New Rules of Lifting For Women, by Lou Schuler? It has a 7 - stage program designed to get you lifting heavier and heavier, with all-over body work-outs 3 x per week and HIIT in-between those work-outs 3 x per week.

    Mind you, I don't mind the body-split that you seem to have. And, I'm *jealous* that you love your squats. I'm working on a hip injury and my squat progress has stalled. One day, very soon I hope, I'll be able to post that I love squats!
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,805 Member
    Splits can work, but generally I've found I prefer a full-body workout 3x a day that uses more compound lifts than anything.
  • Thank you both for replying! I will check out that book you mentioned and check out that group! :)
  • That work out is good, but is basically designed for bodybuilding... have a look in to some 'crossfit' work outs to increase your functional (and core) strength.
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