Thread: What do you think of this muscle building workout routine?

Hi guys, I’m looking for some general opinions/suggestions on ways I could improve this weekly workout schedule. I am combining some cardio with a fairly heavy weights programme. My aim is primarily muscle gain, but I want to combine some fitness with this, and want a well-built “beach” look, so I am using protein shakes, rather than any creatine supplements.

So here’s the routine:

Mon – 30 mins early morning rowing (fat burn)
Tue – early evening high intensity weights session
Wed - 30 mins early morning rowing (fat burn)
Thur – early evening high intensity weights session
Fri – 30 mins early morning rowing (fat burn)
Sat – longer, heavy weights session.
Sun – rest.

What do people think of this?

I sometimes do a light weights session on Monday evenings in addition.

Is the cardio work the right type of thing/duration to compliment the weight training I am doing? Is it excessive? I am concerned that too much cardio will affect my muscle gain. Obviously I am trying to eat well/appropriately throughout.

Any opinions/suggestions would be very welcome!

Thanks,

RMPRO

Hi my friend, Y so much rowing??? I think you should do some light running once or twice instead of rowing. Also minimize the duration. 15-20mins of cardio will burn enough additional calories and keep your RMR raised. Weight training with your maximum effort and a good, clean diet will keep you lean, cut the cardio slighty is my opinion!