Thread: I want to get it right...help me!!!

It sounds like you are doing the correct things all ready. What exactly does your weight training program entail? You may just need to try some new things to continue on the progress. I hate when boyfriends drag their girlfriends around the gym and show them what to do.

Thank you for my first reply!!!!

Well here is what I am doing

Mon- chest:bench press, pec deck flyes
-upper back:Lat pull down, seated row

Wed-shoulders:shoulder press, upright row
-Biceps:barbell curl
-tricepsush-down

Fri-Legs:Squat
Lunges
Leg extension
-Lower back:back extension
-calves:standing raise
-Abs:crunch and reverse crunch.

I do about 3 sets per exercise starting with a low weight then progressing higher...is that right??? Thanks!!

ps im british so Im not sure of the correct jargon for exercises!!

pps boyfriend a meat head

Originally Posted by KittyKat

Thank you for my first reply!!!!

Well here is what I am doing

Mon- chest:bench press, pec deck flyes
-upper back:Lat pull down, seated row

Wed-shoulders:shoulder press, upright row
-Biceps:barbell curl
-tricepsush-down

Fri-Legs:Squat
Lunges
Leg extension
-Lower back:back extension
-calves:standing raise
-Abs:crunch and reverse crunch.

I do about 3 sets per exercise starting with a low weight then progressing higher...is that right??? Thanks!!

ps im british so Im not sure of the correct jargon for exercises!!

pps boyfriend a meat head

cool, so it looks like you are doing two uppers and one lower body workout per week. That leaves you with a few options to change your routine up. Here are some things you may want to trY:

m- upper push (chest/shoulder/tri)
w- legs
f- upper pull (back/bi/traps

or

m- total upper body
w- lower body
f- total upper body

then the next week

m- lower body
w- upper body
f- lower body


or

m- total body
w- total body
f- total body

or

m- chest/back
w- legs
f- shoulders/arms

or

m- chest/arms
w- legs
f- back/shoulders


lots of differnet options as far as training splits go. As far as the exercises you may want to shake those up a bit too. You can check out exrx.net (exrx.net) to get some new ideas.

Originally Posted by KittyKat

I do about 3 sets per exercise starting with a low weight then progressing higher...is that right???

There are many different theories on how many reps/sets to do. Three sets is a good average. Do 8-10 reps per set. The last two reps should be "challenging". If you can do 10 reps without any effort then you would need to add more weight.

Some people do less reps/sets and use more weight. That's probably not best for beginners though.

You just need to try different things and see what works for you the best.

Good luck ! (weight training can be much more fun than cardio )

Thank you P-Funk for your replies!!!

You know push and pulls what does that mean?? Is that the machine exercises??
Im a total idiot really....

Your mixing up of body parts is good idea I shall start them tomorrow!!!

Just got to start loosing some weight now...I haven't lost any yet but probably have to get typing messages in the diet forum too...

xxxxxx

Im with you on that one Ricky Rocket....I know you have to do cardio to burn the cals....some days I just feel like giving up on the tread mill....I dont loose weight easily so I gather I have to keep up the 45mins slog three times a week!!!

Do you think the more muscle mass you gain the more fat you will burn in less time doing cardio...or am I just dreaming......

Im not Pfunk but here ya go...push/pulls=all excercises where there is a "pushing" away from you movement to the excercise, the pulls are where your pulling towards you during the movement...make sense? One thing I would add is that there are several excercises that work several body parts at the same time, most back excercises will work your biceps at the same time (to an extent) as well as most chest excercises will work your triceps at the same time, I usually advise ladies to make sure they either work tri's the same day as chest or make sure they are at least 3 days apart if they work them seperately. You CAN overtrain, proper rest is crucial.

Thanks BiggerNStronger....I understand now about what the pushing and pull thing. I shall take into account the overtraining point aswell, Im really glad I found this forum as I feel like I'm actually learning something!!!

Would you recommend I use a log to write down what weight Im lifting etc....I did start one but got embarrassed when I caught to men laughing at me scribbling away....women dont seem to do that type of thing in my gym or any gym i've been a member of in Wales!! Even my boyfriend isn't much help and he lifts weights

meow!!!

Originally Posted by KittyKat

Thanks BiggerNStronger....I understand now about what the pushing and pull thing. I shall take into account the overtraining point aswell, Im really glad I found this forum as I feel like I'm actually learning something!!!

Would you recommend I use a log to write down what weight Im lifting etc....I did start one but got embarrassed when I caught to men laughing at me scribbling away....women dont seem to do that type of thing in my gym or any gym i've been a member of in Wales!! Even my boyfriend isn't much help and he lifts weights

meow!!!

HEY, if it helps YOU then do it! But, in time you will do the excercises enough that you will remember how much you can lift on each excercise. Writing things down will also help you see your progress as you get stronger and are able to lift heavier weights. Keep in mind that after doing your workout several times you will more than likely be able to lift heavier weights just because you have gotten used to the "feel" of the weights. Challenge yourself every few weeks to see if you can go a bit heavier, dont get stuck doing the exact same weights week after week after week. Good luck, your on the right track already.

Will do.....will ignore the sniggering boys...i'm really going to give my best shot...I have loads to learn but i'll make sure I keep going that bit heavier xx

Cheers..