Hey guys! I am new here to the board. I started back working out a couple of weeks ago, and was wanting to get some advice.
I am 5'11", 180lbs.
My current workout is 3 days a week. Bench Press, Butterfly Press, Reverse Butterfly, Lat Pull Down, Shoulder Shrugs, Hammer Curls, Tricep and forearm workouts (I work 'em out I dunno what the workout is called though) Knee Raises, and assorted ab work outs.
On my off days I run/walk.
Sunday I take off.
1) Can you lose weight/gain muscle at the same time?
I am wanting to add some bulk to my chest/shoulders/biceps/triceps. I don't have a lot of fat in those areas, but I don't have a lot of muscle either. I can't go straight into a "cut" routine. I know once I get some bulk it will show, and then I can "cut" it.
I am wanting to lose weight in my waist/gut though. I've got some love handles, and an ever so slight belly. Ideally I am wanting to lose that and work towards a six pack.
For my Bulk I am doing a higher weight with lower reps, and trying to pack on protein and calories. I guess what I am asking is my attempt to bulk up going to defeat my attempt to lose the weight in my midsection?
2) How often should one rotate workouts?
I have been reading on the importance of rotating workouts. Don't walk every day... mix it with hiking/biking/running. Switch weight routines every x weeks. Etc.
How often should one do this?
3) Where can I find some good routines to kinda copy and build my own? I know I need to split my workouts and focus on specific areas rather than just doing my entire upper body in one sitting. What areas should one focus on at the same time?
I am 5'11", 180lbs.
My current workout is 3 days a week. Bench Press, Butterfly Press, Reverse Butterfly, Lat Pull Down, Shoulder Shrugs, Hammer Curls, Tricep and forearm workouts (I work 'em out I dunno what the workout is called though) Knee Raises, and assorted ab work outs.
On my off days I run/walk.
Sunday I take off.
1) Can you lose weight/gain muscle at the same time?
I am wanting to add some bulk to my chest/shoulders/biceps/triceps. I don't have a lot of fat in those areas, but I don't have a lot of muscle either. I can't go straight into a "cut" routine. I know once I get some bulk it will show, and then I can "cut" it.
I am wanting to lose weight in my waist/gut though. I've got some love handles, and an ever so slight belly. Ideally I am wanting to lose that and work towards a six pack.
For my Bulk I am doing a higher weight with lower reps, and trying to pack on protein and calories. I guess what I am asking is my attempt to bulk up going to defeat my attempt to lose the weight in my midsection?
2) How often should one rotate workouts?
I have been reading on the importance of rotating workouts. Don't walk every day... mix it with hiking/biking/running. Switch weight routines every x weeks. Etc.
How often should one do this?
3) Where can I find some good routines to kinda copy and build my own? I know I need to split my workouts and focus on specific areas rather than just doing my entire upper body in one sitting. What areas should one focus on at the same time?