My best friend has decided to start training with me so I was looking if you guys could help me out with getting a workout plan for him.
He is 5' 10" and around 160 lbs, yep he is skinny though he is somewhat cut. He says his goal is to gain muscle and try to cut as well. He will be working out 3 times a week (mon,wed,fri). Where would be a good place to start? He dislikes most exercises that use dumbbells except for dbb curls. He wants basic exercises that will help him gain muscle and stay lean. Help would be appreciated.
Posted by: DaMayor
What's with this recent trend of 150lb. people wanting to cut?
Posted by: Gazhole
1. He's gonna have to choose between gaining mass and cutting. Can't do both at the same time.
2. He will use dumbells and barbells if he wants results. There are things you can do with the former that you cant do with the latter.
3. No curls. No direct armwork whatsoever.
4. Particular exercises wont dictate or affect his leanness either way, that is all down to diet.
5. Tell him to focus on these movements or variations:
Squats
Deadlifts
Bench Press
Bent Over Rows
Dips
Pullups
Lunges/Split Squats
Single Leg RDLs/Single Leg Hyperextensions
6. Tell him to get on here and read about simple program periodization, and how to manage his diet to whatever end he chooses.
Posted by: mpmurph29
listen to Gazhole's word of wisdom....you dont gain and cut simultaneously....have him gain first, then once he's satisfied with his bigger mass, have him do maintenance workouts and running
Posted by: Merkaba
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Originally Posted by mpmurph29
listen to Gazhole's word of wisdom....you dont gain and cut simultaneously....have him gain first, then once he's satisfied with his bigger mass, have him do maintenance workouts and running
why running?
Posted by: Built
No kidding - why running?
Posted by: DaMayor
Because some people just blurt out the first thing that comes to mind.
Maintenance workouts? Is that what fat people do to stay fat, and skinny people do to stay skinny?
Jeeze, if you're only gonna mimmick the advice of others.....ah, nevermind.
Posted by: DesertFox
Thanks for the advice, I will let my friend know whats up. It is either gain mass first or cut.
