question from the newbie

showtimec33 · 01-23-2004, 10:43 PM

this is my workout routine, im trying it to mix up things and im tryin to get a little more cut but still maintain my muscle mass and maybe even gain some muscle. i do cardio everyday and i eat well. i just want to know if it sounds good to anyone out there.

day 1 - chest, tris, cardio
day 2 - cardio, abs + i do 1 workout at 3 *10 of each upper body group at light weight to cut up a bit and keep the muscles goin
day 3 - back, bis, cardio
day 4 - same as day 2
day 5 - shoulders, cardio
day 6 - same as day 2 and 4
day 7 - start up with day 1 again

should i take a day off? am i overtraining? my body doesnt feel like its being overtrained but who knows?

any recommendations, let me know please

**CowPimp** · 01-23-2004, 10:47 PM

I would say rest for at least one day; two days would probably be better. If you want to gain muscle mass, then cut down on the cardio a little bit. I had to eat SO MUCH food when I was jogging 3 days a week and lifting another 3 days a week.

I find two days of cardio and 3 days of ab exercises is sufficient for me to feel good and see results on my abs. It can't really hurt to do more, just be prepared to eat a lot of food to make up for all those calories you're burning.

Also, I would suggest that you do some leg lifts. There is nothing like squats. I recently started doing them. Wow, they are intense. Actually, I do full squats to target my butt a little more, but regular squats do good too.

showtimec33 · 01-23-2004, 10:53 PM

thanks for the advice. i would say that i would do some type of leg lifts but the truth is that my legs are already kinda bulky and i dont want them to be too big. and i will start taking a day off for sure maybe 2. i dont know, but thanks for the advice

**Prince** · 01-24-2004, 12:25 AM

you need at least one day off per week IMO.

HoldDaMayo · 01-24-2004, 01:29 AM

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**CowPimp** · 01-24-2004, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by showtimec33
thanks for the advice. i would say that i would do some type of leg lifts but the truth is that my legs are already kinda bulky and i dont want them to be too big. and i will start taking a day off for sure maybe 2. i dont know, but thanks for the advice

Just use lighter weights with your legs so that you can do 10+ repititions. Your legs shouldn't get too much bulkier.

tjwes · 01-24-2004, 09:55 AM

Your saying "To keep the muscles going" is a surefire way to stop them from growing!A day off is just that you shouldn`t do anything that affects the bodypart trained on the previous day if you can possibly avoid it.You are grossly overtraining IMO ,and should cut back on training ,cardio,and rest more.Not flaming you,justy trying to help.

showtimec33 · 01-28-2004, 08:12 AM

id like to thank all you for helping me out. ive since changed my routine and we will see how it goes.

M.J.H. · 01-28-2004, 08:16 AM

Yeah you definitely need at least one day per week off, no questions asked.

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day 2 - cardio, abs + i do 1 workout at 3 *10 of each upper body group at light weight to cut up a bit and keep the muscles goin

I really dont understand what you're doing here. 3 sets of 10 for each upper body group at light weight to keep the muscles going? I have never heard of anything like this. I would just do the cardio and abs and be done with it.

showtimec33 · 01-30-2004, 01:49 PM

i told u i changed everything. see i just got done working out in one routine (3 days on, 1 off) that i had been doing for awhile but i needed to change because i had reached the point of no progress. im just looking around to see what would benefit me the most. i was looking at gopros p/rr/p workout. i mean everyone seems to like it but who knows.

01-23-2004, 10:43 PM	#1
showtimec33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 6	question from the newbie this is my workout routine, im trying it to mix up things and im tryin to get a little more cut but still maintain my muscle mass and maybe even gain some muscle. i do cardio everyday and i eat well. i just want to know if it sounds good to anyone out there. day 1 - chest, tris, cardio day 2 - cardio, abs + i do 1 workout at 3 *10 of each upper body group at light weight to cut up a bit and keep the muscles goin day 3 - back, bis, cardio day 4 - same as day 2 day 5 - shoulders, cardio day 6 - same as day 2 and 4 day 7 - start up with day 1 again should i take a day off? am i overtraining? my body doesnt feel like its being overtrained but who knows? any recommendations, let me know please
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01-23-2004, 10:47 PM	#2
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	I would say rest for at least one day; two days would probably be better. If you want to gain muscle mass, then cut down on the cardio a little bit. I had to eat SO MUCH food when I was jogging 3 days a week and lifting another 3 days a week. I find two days of cardio and 3 days of ab exercises is sufficient for me to feel good and see results on my abs. It can't really hurt to do more, just be prepared to eat a lot of food to make up for all those calories you're burning. Also, I would suggest that you do some leg lifts. There is nothing like squats. I recently started doing them. Wow, they are intense. Actually, I do full squats to target my butt a little more, but regular squats do good too.
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01-23-2004, 10:53 PM	#3
showtimec33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 6	thanks thanks for the advice. i would say that i would do some type of leg lifts but the truth is that my legs are already kinda bulky and i dont want them to be too big. and i will start taking a day off for sure maybe 2. i dont know, but thanks for the advice
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01-24-2004, 12:25 AM	#4
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,981 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	you need at least one day off per week IMO.
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01-24-2004, 01:29 AM	#5
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01-24-2004, 09:55 AM	#7
tjwes "You Can`t Flex Fat" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 456 Photos: 8	Your saying "To keep the muscles going" is a surefire way to stop them from growing!A day off is just that you shouldn`t do anything that affects the bodypart trained on the previous day if you can possibly avoid it.You are grossly overtraining IMO ,and should cut back on training ,cardio,and rest more.Not flaming you,justy trying to help.
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01-28-2004, 08:12 AM	#8
showtimec33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 6	id like to thank all you for helping me out. ive since changed my routine and we will see how it goes.
	u only live once, make it worth your time

01-30-2004, 01:49 PM	#10
showtimec33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 6	i told u i changed everything. see i just got done working out in one routine (3 days on, 1 off) that i had been doing for awhile but i needed to change because i had reached the point of no progress. im just looking around to see what would benefit me the most. i was looking at gopros p/rr/p workout. i mean everyone seems to like it but who knows.
	u only live once, make it worth your time

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