Thread: Workouts too short ?

Majority of people say workouts should be between 45-60 mins. Today I did back/biceps. I was done in 30 mins. What am I doing wrong? Am I doing some thing wrong? Everytime I work out I'm done in 30 mins or less. Maybe it's because I'm still a rookie I've only been lifting for 1 week now.

biceps:
3 sets 6/12 reps dumbbell curls
3 sets 6/12 reps underhand pull ups

back:
3 sets 6/12 reps bent over 2 hand dumbbell row
3 sets 6/12 reps bent over 2 hand dumbbell row palms in
3 sets 6/12 reps one arm dumbbell row

I go as heavy as I can on weight.

Uturn,

I think the key that you mentioned is that your still new and have only been working out a week. Well you need to start light and work your way up gradually. Don't focus on the big heavy weight now. Focus on the proper form and breathing techniques and the variety of exercises that your going to perform... Doing 3 sets as a beginner is good. Do like 3 exercises each at 10-12 reps. Rest about 60 seconds between. Don't worry about the time. Naturally you will finish quicker than the experts who have a much stricter and advanced program.. That will all come later. If it takes 30 minutes that's fine for a beginner. If you prefer an hour, just add a few more exercises. First off, it is important to stretch. Add some stretching exercises in before you even start...
Get the blood flowing. I do 200 stomach crunches and stretch before I start... That takes time in itself. Then I usually do 3 sets of sidebends 25 reps. as well.