Take us through your routine. Include everything, like the actual weight of equipment, progression of weight etc.
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Monday is Chest Day: Dumbbell bench - 40lb dumbbells - 3 sets of 12 reps. This is admittedly the best I do on chest, and see some progress. Barbell bench - I dont do it often, because I cant do very much on it at all. Fly machine - I can do 90lbs - 2 sets of 12 reps and 5 reps on a 3rd set on 117lbs Decline Bench - I can do 1 set of 12 reps with 25lb weights on both sides (bar is 45 or 65 lbs) but after that I cant do any more. Incline - lol please, I cant do that at all. Cables - 1 set consists of 15 fly reps and 15 presses and I do 3 sets of that on 25lbs. Chest Press machine - 3 sets of 12 reps starting at 103lbs and moving up to 130lbs Tuesday is Biceps and Triceps day Skull crushers - 3 sets of 12 reps starting with 10 pound weights to start and working up to 20lbs by the end (this bar is only 30lbs) L handle cable pull - 3 sets of 12 reps starting at 25 lbs and moving on to 37lbs Dips - 3 sets of 12 reps starting at 103lbs and working up to 130lbs (i dont know what this is called but)raising a dumbbell behind my head with both arms (tricep workout) I can get 3 sets of 12 reps starting at 20lbs and moving up to 30lbs Dumbbell Curls - 3 sets of 12 reps starting at 20lbs and working up to 30lbs. (I can only manage like 5 reps on 30lbs though) Rubber Weighted Barbell Curls - 3 sets of 12 reps starting at 30lbs and moving up to 50lbs ErgoBar curls - 3 sets of 12 reps starting with 10lbs weights moving up to 20lbs. Curl Machine - 3 sets of 12 reps starting at 35lbs and moving up to 45lbs Wednesday is Shoulder and Back day I can basically get nothing done on these days, but Back is easier for me than shoulders. Anything involving shoulders and I get exhausted instantly. Thursday is another Chest and Bicep day. Friday is Leg and Abs day, but I basically skip that day because my legs are stronger than my upper body and dont have any real problems on progression. (but Abs are weak sauce and I need to stop skipping them)
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Change to 5x5. Stronglifts or Starting Strength.
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Edited by Pesky Moth: 2/26/2014 9:30:00 PMI heard that somewhere, but my posture suffers when I move too high up on the weights. And THAT is what gets people hurt. Also a sloppy workout isnt exactly helpful.
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Then lower the weight. As heavy as you can go for 5 reps without compromising form.
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I will try that. But I just feel like the trip to the gym is wasted If I am only there for a short time. I suppose thought I should be doing enough weight to make those 5 reps last longer...
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Well it looks like your current routine is a waste of time regardless of how long you're in the gym for. And you'll have longer rest periods with 5x5. 3x12 isn't really good for anything. It's just broscience. Also, get your diet in check.
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Diet is definitely something that I need to get a better grasp on. But I will certainly give the high weight low rep thing a try. I just bought one of those bars you hang up in a doorway so that I have something to attempt on the weekends. (god its tough though)
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Don't do 5x5 isolations. Compound movements only. I hope you're doing squats and deadlifts. Also, your routine isn't structured well so I'd drop it completely and start a beginner stronglifts or starting strength.
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perhaps you could link me to a good one? I have looked on my own in the past and have found little help.
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I linked one in this thread.
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You got a link for a good 5x5? I keep finding different variations of it.
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Edited by Pendulate: 2/26/2014 10:03:29 PM[url=http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout][/url]