Thread: Newbie who needs help

Just an examlpe of a workout you could do.

MONDAY: Bench Press 4 sets 8 reps, Incline DB press 4 sets 8 reps, Lying triceps extensions ( skull crushers) 3 sets 8 reps, Dips 2 sets to failure

TUESDAY: DB rows 4 sets 6-8 reps, Pull ups or Lat pull downs 4 sets 8-10 reps, Close grip pull downs 2 sets of 10, Hammer curls 3 sets of 6-8, barbell/ez curl 3 sets of 10.

WEDNESDAY: OFF

THURSDAY: Squats 4 sets of 6-10, thigh extensions 3 sets of 10, standing calves 4 sets of 12. Hamstring curls 3 sets of 10, stiff leg Dead lift 3x 1o.

FRIDAY: Seated DB press 4 sets of 6-8, cable laterals 3 sets of 10, upright rows 3 sets of 10, rear delts 3 sets of 10-12.

Dr. E has put up a good routine for you. I would be very carefull on the skullcrushers. Make sure you stay with very light weight for some time to let the joints and tendon surrounding the elbows to adjust. Skullcrushers can end a lot of your pushing movements should you tear a tendon. I know. If you find that they do start bothering the elbows stop them and replace witha different exercise for the triceps

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Just an examlpe of a workout you could do.

MONDAY: Bench Press 4 sets 8 reps, Incline DB press 4 sets 8 reps, Lying triceps extensions ( skull crushers) 3 sets 8 reps, Dips 2 sets to failure

TUESDAY: DB rows 4 sets 6-8 reps, Pull ups or Lat pull downs 4 sets 8-10 reps, Close grip pull downs 2 sets of 10, Hammer curls 3 sets of 6-8, barbell/ez curl 3 sets of 10.

WEDNESDAY: OFF

THURSDAY: Squats 4 sets of 6-10, thigh extensions 3 sets of 10, standing calves 4 sets of 12. Hamstring curls 3 sets of 10, stiff leg Dead lift 3x 1o.

FRIDAY: Seated DB press 4 sets of 6-8, cable laterals 3 sets of 10, upright rows 3 sets of 10, rear delts 3 sets of 10-12.

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Just an examlpe of a workout you could do.

Good routine.

Thanks Dr.E I might try that out.What about saturday and sunday?Any tips that could help me out as a beginner?

Originally Posted by BadassBeast

Thanks Dr.E I might try that out.What about saturday and sunday?Any tips that could help me out as a beginner?

Sat and Sun "eat...and rest"....4-5 days with weights is plenty.

Okay. How long should I stay on this program?

Originally Posted by BadassBeast

Okay. How long should I stay on this program?

stay on the program about 6 months. however, you should be rotating exercises every 6 weeks or so. if you hang around here, you should pick up alot of knowledge and after the six months be able to develop your own programs.

also, you should go to the diet section of this site and learn about proper diet. see if you can get a copy of burn the fat feed the muscle by tom venuto.



are you doing cardio????

Lift hard and eat harder. Use compound freeweight exercises to start. Squats, deadlifts, good mornings, bent rows, pullups, bench press, military press, situps, etc.

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Originally Posted by MyK

stay on the program about 6 months. however, you should be rotating exercises every 6 weeks or so. if you hang around here, you should pick up alot of knowledge and after the six months be able to develop your own programs.

also, you should go to the diet section of this site and learn about proper diet. see if you can get a copy of burn the fat feed the muscle by tom venuto.



are you doing cardio????

thanks MyK what exactly do you mean by rotating exercises every six months?

Im definitly gonna hang around because I get great joy in BB and I hope to get to my perfect body some day.

In other words, he's saying not to keep the same exercises for too long because the body will get used to them. My opinion is that if it isn't broken, don't fix it. In other words, if you have a routine during which you see consistent progress for even ten years, why change it if you're progressing? Of course, boredom would surely set in first, but I think you get the idea.

Originally Posted by MyK

stay on the program about 6 months. however, you should be rotating exercises every 6 weeks or so. if you hang around here, you should pick up alot of knowledge and after the six months be able to develop your own programs.

also, you should go to the diet section of this site and learn about proper diet. see if you can get a copy of burn the fat feed the muscle by tom venuto.



are you doing cardio????

I play soccer so I have to run alot and thats my cardio. Im gonna check that diet section out, thanks for the info

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Just an examlpe of a workout you could do.

MONDAY: Bench Press 4 sets 8 reps, Incline DB press 4 sets 8 reps, Lying triceps extensions ( skull crushers) 3 sets 8 reps, Dips 2 sets to failure

TUESDAY: DB rows 4 sets 6-8 reps, Pull ups or Lat pull downs 4 sets 8-10 reps, Close grip pull downs 2 sets of 10, Hammer curls 3 sets of 6-8, barbell/ez curl 3 sets of 10.

WEDNESDAY: OFF

THURSDAY: Squats 4 sets of 6-10, thigh extensions 3 sets of 10, standing calves 4 sets of 12. Hamstring curls 3 sets of 10, stiff leg Dead lift 3x 1o.

FRIDAY: Seated DB press 4 sets of 6-8, cable laterals 3 sets of 10, upright rows 3 sets of 10, rear delts 3 sets of 10-12.

when you say 4x8 do you mean that my last rep should be the last rep I can do?

he means find the weight in which 8 reps is all you can do and its obviously going to go up as time goes on, the first set after you warm up that is should be all you can do 8 times then you might have to take off 5lbs to do it 8 times on your second set.

Originally Posted by Tough Old Man

Dr. E has put up a good routine for you. I would be very carefull on the skullcrushers. Make sure you stay with very light weight for some time to let the joints and tendon surrounding the elbows to adjust. Skullcrushers can end a lot of your pushing movements should you tear a tendon. I know. If you find that they do start bothering the elbows stop them and replace witha different exercise for the triceps

werd.... and dont keep your elbows tucked in. Let them flare as they may,naturally. Also, creatine is fine, assuming adequate water consumption.

Originally Posted by Bakersfield

he means find the weight in which 8 reps is all you can do and its obviously going to go up as time goes on, the first set after you warm up that is should be all you can do 8 times then you might have to take off 5lbs to do it 8 times on your second set.

Ok, I thought that was what he ment thanks.

Originally Posted by Tough Old Man

Dr. E has put up a good routine for you. I would be very carefull on the skullcrushers. Make sure you stay with very light weight for some time to let the joints and tendon surrounding the elbows to adjust. Skullcrushers can end a lot of your pushing movements should you tear a tendon. I know. If you find that they do start bothering the elbows stop them and replace witha different exercise for the triceps

hOW LONG SHOULD I REST IN BETWEEN SETS?

I usually rest between 1-2 minutes, between each set and occassionaly i rest less than 1 minute for all exercises in a week but i only do that every month or 2 or if i'm not making any gains

IM hearing alot about that p/rr/s cycle. What is that? Is it any good? Is it something a newbie like me could or should begin with?

are you still gowing alot??? Muscle Extreme muscle growth in growing stages of your life can lead to tons of joint problems. At you age develop a good endurance base for a while(6 weeks) do sets of 10. IF you are done growing jump in both feet first. Remember your first 2 weeks of growth purely neurological

eat soo much stuff.. loads of meat, fruit potatos healthy yougurts.. try and stay clear of junk food such as mcdonalds.. eat wholemeal bread too.

Originally Posted by BadassBeast

IM hearing alot about that p/rr/s cycle. What is that? Is it any good? Is it something a newbie like me could or should begin with?

Anyone...?