Thread: Another work out for reveiw Thanks guys

Need to know what you're trying to achieve dude. Are you bulking? Cutting?

What are your goals?

Overkill.
Way to many isolations, no deadlifts?
Ordering of exercises is strange to me, if that is the order and not just the listing.
The reps 8-12 is on the high end, which is fine for maintenance but not good for gaining size since you can't go very heavy.
Number of sets is also way to high for gaining mass.

Originally Posted by PushAndPull

Overkill.
Way to many isolations, no deadlifts?
Ordering of exercises is strange to me, if that is the order and not just the listing.
The reps 8-12 is on the high end, which is fine for maintenance but not good for gaining size since you can't go very heavy.
Number of sets is also way to high for gaining mass.

And all that's before you even get to the fact that you have WAY too much cardio going on to gain much mass... Assuming you're trying to bulk up that is.

Originally Posted by Vance

And all that's before you even get to the fact that you have WAY too much cardio going on to gain much mass... Assuming you're trying to bulk up that is.

I think a high calorie diet can compensate for the cardio when it comes to building mass.
Then again, the running is gonna tax your joints as is the high volume training so that is definitely something to be concerned about in the long run.

Thanks, I'm trying to gain some muscle, but for the most part I want to get cut up and get stronger. I do alot of cardio, because I like to run, and it looks good on my physical tests at work. I always score the highest at my command. My goal would be something like Brad Pitt in fight club (no homo, just a reference you might be able to get a mental image with).. So I should keep the rep range down to 10 or so, and keep to more Basic movements?

Originally Posted by MrRockstar

So I should keep the rep range down to 10 or so, and keep to more Basic movements?

I like to keep my reps in the range of 6-8 and my working sets to three for each exercise.
Exercises I like for gaining mass: Weighted Pull-ups (variety of grips), Bench press (barbell), Deadlifts, Squats, Weighted Calf Raises, French Press, Standing Barbell Press, and Curls (Barbell, EZ bar).
I don't go heavy every week so I alternate in different exercises with light or medium weight and reps range 8-12. I do this because going heavy all the time is taxing on my body.
With that said, if your calorie intake isn't above maintenance (which means you'll gain some fat as well) you're gains won't be good. So for your diet i'd suggest a good bulk, then cut. Plenty of info in the diet and nutrition forum on both bulking and cutting.