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I've been lifting for a little over a year. I have seen little progress. I was hoping a few of you could talk about your workout programs, help me come up with some, and maybe point out some of my flaws. I want to bulk up and tone up...thanks
I've been lifting for a little over a year. I have seen little progress. I was hoping a few of you could talk about your workout programs, help me come up with some, and maybe point out some of my flaws. I want to bulk up and tone up...thanks Rippetoes Routien is def. for you man...
Rippetoes Routien is def. for you man...
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Rippetoes Routien is def. for you man...
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After looking at Rippitoes, I think I would be going in the wrong direction. Here, let me paint the picture for you guys. I have a bench, benchbar, curlbar, dumbbells, and over 200lbs of weight to play with. I work out every other day. My workout looks like this: Bench press, dumbbell benchpress, dumbell hammerpress, push ups...barbell curl, dumbbell curl, dumbbell hammer curl, dumbell triceps extentions and skull crushers. All of my workouts are 3 sets of ten. I eat anything in sight. I don't take supplements b/c I'm afraid it will stunt my growth or something else horrible. Should I add more exercises? Should I do one of those rountines were it's arms and traps one day, chest and abs another day, etc, etc? Someone Help!
After looking at Rippitoes, I think I would be going in the wrong direction. Here, let me paint the picture for you guys. I have a bench, benchbar, curlbar, dumbbells, and over 200lbs of weight to play with. I work out every other day. My workout looks like this: Bench press, dumbbell benchpress, dumbell hammerpress, push ups...barbell curl, dumbbell curl, dumbbell hammer curl, dumbell triceps extentions and skull crushers. All of my workouts are 3 sets of ten. I eat anything in sight. I don't take supplements b/c I'm afraid it will stunt my growth or something else horrible. Should I add more exercises? Should I do one of those rountines were it's arms and traps one day, chest and abs another day, etc, etc? Someone Help!
Supplements wont stunt your growth(WHY WOULD U THINK THAT?) Do some research..& start working out your lower body.
After looking at Rippitoes, I think I would be going in the wrong direction. Here, let me paint the picture for you guys. I have a bench, benchbar, curlbar, dumbbells, and over 200lbs of weight to play with. I work out every other day. My workout looks like this: Bench press, dumbbell benchpress, dumbell hammerpress, push ups...barbell curl, dumbbell curl, dumbbell hammer curl, dumbell triceps extentions and skull crushers. All of my workouts are 3 sets of ten. I eat anything in sight. I don't take supplements b/c I'm afraid it will stunt my growth or something else horrible. Should I add more exercises? Should I do one of those rountines were it's arms and traps one day, chest and abs another day, etc, etc? Someone Help! You work only your chest and arms?
You're off to a good start then.
Wow... the only body parts you work is your chest, bi's and tri's. Rippetoes is definitely a great starting place. If you still don't think it's good for you then find another full body routine that focuses on compound lifts.
Routines are routines. It's not the routine that makes the difference, it's the effort you put into each and every workout that matters. You can make good gains working out at home without having a gym full of equipment. Here is an example of what you can do at home:
Monday:
1. Warm up by jumping rope, brisk walk around the block etc..
2. Incline sit ups or crunches. BW x 12-15 x 3
3. Sissy Squats. BW x 6-8 x 3. This will take some getting use to.
4. Flat bench press. x10-12 x 3.
5. Barbell row. x 10-12 x 3
6. Seated DB press. x 10-12 x 3.
7. Alt. DB curls. x 10-12 x 3.
8. Bench dips. x 10-12 x 3.
Wednesday:
1. Warm up.
2. Abs.
3. Deads. x8-10 x 3.
4. DB pullovers. x10-12 x 3.
5. DB rows. x10-12 x 3.
6. Shrugs. x 8-10 x 3.
7. Reverse BB curls. x10-12 x 3
8. Close grip press lying on the floor. x10-12 x 3.
Friday:
1. WU
2. Abs
3. BB squats. Using lighter weight so you can clean and press over you head.
x 10-12 x 3.
4. DB flyes. x 10-12 x 3.
5. Pull ups. BW x 8-10 x 3.
6. Laterals. x 10-12 x 3.
7. Standing BB curls. x 10-12 x 3.
8. Seated DB extensions. x 10-12 x 3.
Choose two additional days to get in a little cardio and work your calves on these days. Get a 4 x 4 to stand on in a doorway. Hold the DB in the same hand as the calve you are working and balance yourself with the other hand in the doorway. Eat everything your Mom puts in front of you...and a little more. Give 100% to your efforts and you'll do fine.
Wish you luck.
50+
Routines are routines. It's not the routine that makes the difference, it's the effort you put into each and every workout that matters. You can make good gains working out at home without having a gym full of equipment. For beginners, the right routine makes a huge difference. When someone starts lifting without any prior knowledge of proper dieting or how their muscles actually work or about proper rest times, then a routine sets them on the right track. A lot of people love to put together routines without actually knowing what they are doing and it ends up getting the trainee nowhere.
To the OP, I also suggest that you try rippetoes or a similar 5x5.
For beginners, the right routine makes a huge difference. When someone starts lifting without any prior knowledge of proper dieting or how their muscles actually work or about proper rest times, then a routine sets them on the right track. A lot of people love to put together routines without actually knowing what they are doing and it ends up getting the trainee nowhere.
To the OP, I also suggest that you try rippetoes or a similar 5x5. If he has been lifting for over a year, which he states, I would expect him to be beyond the "beginner" stage. And what exactly makes you think that rippetoes program is correct for him?
50+
I've been lifting for a little over a year. I have seen little progress. I was hoping a few of you could talk about your workout programs, help me come up with some, and maybe point out some of my flaws. I want to bulk up and tone up...thanks
Answer:
I've been lifting for a little over a year. I have seen little progress. I was hoping a few of you could talk about your workout programs, help me come up with some, and maybe point out some of my flaws. I want to bulk up and tone up...thanks Rippetoes Routien is def. for you man...
Answer:
Rippetoes Routien is def. for you man...
x2
Answer:
Rippetoes Routien is def. for you man...
x3
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After looking at Rippitoes, I think I would be going in the wrong direction. Here, let me paint the picture for you guys. I have a bench, benchbar, curlbar, dumbbells, and over 200lbs of weight to play with. I work out every other day. My workout looks like this: Bench press, dumbbell benchpress, dumbell hammerpress, push ups...barbell curl, dumbbell curl, dumbbell hammer curl, dumbell triceps extentions and skull crushers. All of my workouts are 3 sets of ten. I eat anything in sight. I don't take supplements b/c I'm afraid it will stunt my growth or something else horrible. Should I add more exercises? Should I do one of those rountines were it's arms and traps one day, chest and abs another day, etc, etc? Someone Help!
Answer:
After looking at Rippitoes, I think I would be going in the wrong direction. Here, let me paint the picture for you guys. I have a bench, benchbar, curlbar, dumbbells, and over 200lbs of weight to play with. I work out every other day. My workout looks like this: Bench press, dumbbell benchpress, dumbell hammerpress, push ups...barbell curl, dumbbell curl, dumbbell hammer curl, dumbell triceps extentions and skull crushers. All of my workouts are 3 sets of ten. I eat anything in sight. I don't take supplements b/c I'm afraid it will stunt my growth or something else horrible. Should I add more exercises? Should I do one of those rountines were it's arms and traps one day, chest and abs another day, etc, etc? Someone Help!
Supplements wont stunt your growth(WHY WOULD U THINK THAT?) Do some research..& start working out your lower body.
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After looking at Rippitoes, I think I would be going in the wrong direction. Here, let me paint the picture for you guys. I have a bench, benchbar, curlbar, dumbbells, and over 200lbs of weight to play with. I work out every other day. My workout looks like this: Bench press, dumbbell benchpress, dumbell hammerpress, push ups...barbell curl, dumbbell curl, dumbbell hammer curl, dumbell triceps extentions and skull crushers. All of my workouts are 3 sets of ten. I eat anything in sight. I don't take supplements b/c I'm afraid it will stunt my growth or something else horrible. Should I add more exercises? Should I do one of those rountines were it's arms and traps one day, chest and abs another day, etc, etc? Someone Help! You work only your chest and arms?
You're off to a good start then.
Answer:
Wow... the only body parts you work is your chest, bi's and tri's. Rippetoes is definitely a great starting place. If you still don't think it's good for you then find another full body routine that focuses on compound lifts.
Answer:
Routines are routines. It's not the routine that makes the difference, it's the effort you put into each and every workout that matters. You can make good gains working out at home without having a gym full of equipment. Here is an example of what you can do at home:
Monday:
1. Warm up by jumping rope, brisk walk around the block etc..
2. Incline sit ups or crunches. BW x 12-15 x 3
3. Sissy Squats. BW x 6-8 x 3. This will take some getting use to.
4. Flat bench press. x10-12 x 3.
5. Barbell row. x 10-12 x 3
6. Seated DB press. x 10-12 x 3.
7. Alt. DB curls. x 10-12 x 3.
8. Bench dips. x 10-12 x 3.
Wednesday:
1. Warm up.
2. Abs.
3. Deads. x8-10 x 3.
4. DB pullovers. x10-12 x 3.
5. DB rows. x10-12 x 3.
6. Shrugs. x 8-10 x 3.
7. Reverse BB curls. x10-12 x 3
8. Close grip press lying on the floor. x10-12 x 3.
Friday:
1. WU
2. Abs
3. BB squats. Using lighter weight so you can clean and press over you head.
x 10-12 x 3.
4. DB flyes. x 10-12 x 3.
5. Pull ups. BW x 8-10 x 3.
6. Laterals. x 10-12 x 3.
7. Standing BB curls. x 10-12 x 3.
8. Seated DB extensions. x 10-12 x 3.
Choose two additional days to get in a little cardio and work your calves on these days. Get a 4 x 4 to stand on in a doorway. Hold the DB in the same hand as the calve you are working and balance yourself with the other hand in the doorway. Eat everything your Mom puts in front of you...and a little more. Give 100% to your efforts and you'll do fine.
Wish you luck.
50+
Answer:
Routines are routines. It's not the routine that makes the difference, it's the effort you put into each and every workout that matters. You can make good gains working out at home without having a gym full of equipment. For beginners, the right routine makes a huge difference. When someone starts lifting without any prior knowledge of proper dieting or how their muscles actually work or about proper rest times, then a routine sets them on the right track. A lot of people love to put together routines without actually knowing what they are doing and it ends up getting the trainee nowhere.
To the OP, I also suggest that you try rippetoes or a similar 5x5.
Answer:
For beginners, the right routine makes a huge difference. When someone starts lifting without any prior knowledge of proper dieting or how their muscles actually work or about proper rest times, then a routine sets them on the right track. A lot of people love to put together routines without actually knowing what they are doing and it ends up getting the trainee nowhere.
To the OP, I also suggest that you try rippetoes or a similar 5x5. If he has been lifting for over a year, which he states, I would expect him to be beyond the "beginner" stage. And what exactly makes you think that rippetoes program is correct for him?
50+