Thread: Does Anybody at the Gym know anything?

dont work chest then shoulders give some recup time. reps 6-10, how many exercises?

What I mean by how many exercises is for instance on Monday for biceps and back day should I do 4 exercies that work the biceps, and then 4 exercises(preacher,concentration curls etc.) that concentrate on my back for that Monday? Or should I hit 5 exercises on Monday that work Biceps and then 5 exercises working my back with a 4 sets with a 10,8,6,3 rep or just a 10 rep?

Different strokes for different folks. If someone can lift six days a week and still get a good recovery, then why not. Personally, my body could not handle that.

As far as your routine goes, you might wanna consider what Orange said. Try swapping your Monday and Thursday workouts.

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Different strokes for different folks. If someone can lift six days a week and still get a good recovery, then why not. Personally, my body could not handle that.

I don't think any natural bodybuilder can handle six days of lifting per week for very long, it would quickly result in over training. Four days per week is much more realistic if you want to make gains.

As far as anyone at your gym knowing anything, I am sure there are a few, but the majority probably don't. Do you work-out at a "real gym", health club or a rec center?

everyone is different. depending on if you are one of those persons, 6 days isnt advisible. you might try 5 days a week to start. if you feel like your overtraining back it down to 4 or shorten your workouts.

different routines work for different folks. I know a guy that uses the HIT routine. (dont ask me to go into that routine...its hard to explain). for some this is great. its great for him, i see the results. it just aint my cup of tea. i hear others all of the time being critical of the HIT routines. Well it dont work for them but it sure works for him.

do some research before you just hit the gym. research the exercises. Make sure you know how to lift each machine or station you use. thats the one thing i notice the most in the gym. you can tell all the folks new to the world of weight training. not lifting properly can do damage. if it doesnt do damage it is just wasting time. might as well get back to the donuts and cigs.

also research how you workout. keep a log. if the routine your using isnt working...change it. dont be afraid to experiement with your routines. change them up some.

in my research ive found that my routine helps me the most. i feel its going to prevent me from overtraining and also from plateauing
i never do a pressing movement(chest, tris,front and side delt) and a pulling movement(bis, back, rear delt) on back to back days. I do this in order to give a days rest atleast between the pull and press. then i top it all off with 2 back to back rest days at the end of the week.
to prevent plateau. i always change my weight and my total rep.
weight i always try to increase. but if i cant i dont mind pulling it back. just as long as i change it.

Yes I see my progress. i see it in the mirror as well as on tape measure. it feels great.

Oh yeah babe its a wonderful thing!

BTW. listen to your body. it will tell you if your overtraining or not. it will tell you if youve put in a good work out or not.