Hello guys i have been a member here since 2005, and have always been coming back here to read posts and other interesting stories of fellow weight lifters. I just graduated from college and took a few nutritional and exercise science classes. I can actually take the NSCA (National Strength and Condition Association) test if i want too, but im more into the business of sport. So i consider myself to be somewhat educated in building and critiquing routines, but i always want to get other peoples opinions as well.
Sadly but true i weighed 190 pounds three years ago about 10 percent body fat, and know today i steeped on the scale and it weighed me in at 240. I did take a body composition test through our strength and conditioning class and i calculated to be about 20 percent body fat. Overall in the next three months i would like to get down to about a healthy 220 with about 12 percent body fat. I know dieting and cardio are the biggest factors when trying to maintain lean muscle and burn fat, but a good routine can go a long ways. So here is my routine and any advice would be appreciated.
Monday:
Back Squat 3 set of 10
Hang Clean 3 sets of 10
Leg Extension 3 sets of 10
Leg Curl 3 sets of 10
Bench Press 3 sets of 10
DB Incline Bench 3 sets of 10
Tricep Press down 3 sets of 10
Dips 3 sets of 10
Tuesday:
Bent over Row 3 sets of 10
Lat Pulldown 3 sets of 10
One arm row (Lawn Mowers) 3 sets of 10
Millitay Press 3 sets of 10
Incline DB curls 3 sets of 10
3 ways shoulders 3 sets of 10
Hammer Curls
Abs
Wednesday OFF
Thursday:
Box Squat 3 sets of 10
Romain dead lifts 3 sets of 10
Lunges 3 sets of 10
Bench Press 3 sets of 10
Decline Bench Press 3 sets of 10
Tricep Pressdown 3 sets of 10
Skull Crushers 3 sets of 10
Friday:
Bent over rows 3 sets of 10
Pullups
Low Row 3 sets of 10
Seated Military Press 3 sets of 10
Bar Curls 3 sets of 10
Upright row 3 sets of 10
Hammer Curls 3 sets of 10
ABS
Where should i place my carido??? Tuesday and Friday's???? Im thinking 8 minute mile with two miles per Tuesday and Friday. Thanks for your help, always appreciated. I will post my diet in the diet section.
There's a bit too much going on here. Check out the link in my signature for training info -- something like Built's Baby Got Back is suitable.
Regarding cardio, steady state running is a pretty ineffective fat loss modality as your primary cardio source. If you are inclined towards doing cardio, google high intensity interval training (HIIT). Once you find it tougher to get lean as you approach 10ish percent, check out Built's "Daredevil's" article.
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