Greetings!

Boomster · 05-04-2005, 02:40 PM

Hi all,
I have been viewing this forum for a few weeks now and have decided to register as it seems a damn fine community!
After several false starts (a few years ago), I have taken the plunge and started to take bodybuilding seriously. This was mainly due to two things, the first is because of the job i have which involves lots of time sat at a computer (encouraging my waist size to expand

) and also familiy history in the heart disease department!

I currently train at home with freeweights (the dreaded YORK variety and pec deck!), but will eventually join a gym.
I can already see the shortcoming of these weights mainly that they have large width at a low weight so not many can be placed on a bar, but they are ok for learning good form and technique at least thats my excuse

As a beginner i have decided on the following routine

Monday
Squats
Bench Press
Barbell row
Dumbell curls
Abs

Wednesday
Barbell overhead press
deadlifts
Dips
Wide grip chins
Abs

Friday
Squats
Bench Press
Barbell row
Dumbell curls
Abs

Do you think this seems reasonable?
I ultimately aim to gain mass but in the short term i need to lose some fat!!!
On the "off" days I use a treadmill for 30mins or so doing fast walking then running. I am 5'8" and currently weigh 212 pounds. I have always been physically strong and i am quite broad shouldered...

Best wishes to you all and I hope to chat soon,
Boomster

milwood · 05-04-2005, 03:18 PM

welcome, Bro!

BiggerNstronger · 05-04-2005, 03:36 PM

Welcome. Put this same post in the training section and see what response you get...your routine needs some adjustments. Check all the stickys and then go back and look at your routine and see if you can see what I mean. Im on my way out the door now so I dont have time to get into details. Later.

**Prince** · 05-04-2005, 06:00 PM

Boomster welcome to IM!

05-04-2005, 02:40 PM	#1
Boomster Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: England Posts: 9	Greetings! Hi all, I have been viewing this forum for a few weeks now and have decided to register as it seems a damn fine community! After several false starts (a few years ago), I have taken the plunge and started to take bodybuilding seriously. This was mainly due to two things, the first is because of the job i have which involves lots of time sat at a computer (encouraging my waist size to expand ) and also familiy history in the heart disease department! I currently train at home with freeweights (the dreaded YORK variety and pec deck!), but will eventually join a gym. I can already see the shortcoming of these weights mainly that they have large width at a low weight so not many can be placed on a bar, but they are ok for learning good form and technique at least thats my excuse As a beginner i have decided on the following routine Monday Squats Bench Press Barbell row Dumbell curls Abs Wednesday Barbell overhead press deadlifts Dips Wide grip chins Abs Friday Squats Bench Press Barbell row Dumbell curls Abs Do you think this seems reasonable? I ultimately aim to gain mass but in the short term i need to lose some fat!!! On the "off" days I use a treadmill for 30mins or so doing fast walking then running. I am 5'8" and currently weigh 212 pounds. I have always been physically strong and i am quite broad shouldered... Best wishes to you all and I hope to chat soon, Boomster

05-04-2005, 03:18 PM	#2
milwood Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 114	welcome, Bro!
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05-04-2005, 06:00 PM	#4
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05-04-2005, 03:36 PM	#3
BiggerNstronger this pic is not real Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ks Posts: 482	Welcome. Put this same post in the training section and see what response you get...your routine needs some adjustments. Check all the stickys and then go back and look at your routine and see if you can see what I mean. Im on my way out the door now so I dont have time to get into details. Later.