Current Routine Help & Advice

matius · 03-04-2007, 07:24 PM

What's up everyone. Hoping to get an answer on this while I go through the forum and review other posts...

I'm new to working out consistently, but I want it to become habit. I was hoping to get some feedback as to what I've been doing for the past few weeks. I feel quite lost in my apartments gym and I'm not sure I'm doing anything correctly (reps/sets).

I am looking to build strength and be physically fit. I'm not looking to be completely ripped. Muscle definition is great + a bit of added bulk I suppose would be cool too.

First off, it's all machines except for dumbbells.

What I've been doing is (5-6 sets, 8 reps of each) - every other day, I run on the other days taking one or 2 days off each week.

Chest Press
Lat Pulls
Shoulder Press
Curls (25 lbs)
Leg Press
Leg Curls
Leg Extensions

I set the weight on most of these so that it gets tough around 7 or 8 reps... on occasion, I only get through 4 or 5 on a set and really start to struggle. So I guess this is good for having a tough work out.

So then just a few questions,

Do you think this is adequate for what I want to do?

Am I hitting the right muscles for a well-rounded physique?

How much break should I give myself between sets for these?

THANKS! for any help.

Duncans Donuts · 03-04-2007, 07:57 PM

How tall are you, how much do you weigh?

Honestly, it looks pretty bad. Try and go to a real gym, work with some free weights. Too many sets, and if you're doing 8 reps every set you obviously aren't working out with much intensity.

matius · 03-04-2007, 09:23 PM

Thanks for your response...

About 6 feet 1 inch & around 185lbs...

Yea, I figured as much considering I have no idea what I'm doing. Only thing about a real gym is -- does staff help spot? I think it would be difficult to find a work out partner that could go at the same times I need to go.

But I feel like I do need someone to guide me through a program to get me up to speed.

03-04-2007, 07:24 PM	#1
matius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3	Current Routine Help & Advice What's up everyone. Hoping to get an answer on this while I go through the forum and review other posts... I'm new to working out consistently, but I want it to become habit. I was hoping to get some feedback as to what I've been doing for the past few weeks. I feel quite lost in my apartments gym and I'm not sure I'm doing anything correctly (reps/sets). I am looking to build strength and be physically fit. I'm not looking to be completely ripped. Muscle definition is great + a bit of added bulk I suppose would be cool too. First off, it's all machines except for dumbbells. What I've been doing is (5-6 sets, 8 reps of each) - every other day, I run on the other days taking one or 2 days off each week. Chest Press Lat Pulls Shoulder Press Curls (25 lbs) Leg Press Leg Curls Leg Extensions I set the weight on most of these so that it gets tough around 7 or 8 reps... on occasion, I only get through 4 or 5 on a set and really start to struggle. So I guess this is good for having a tough work out. So then just a few questions, Do you think this is adequate for what I want to do? Am I hitting the right muscles for a well-rounded physique? How much break should I give myself between sets for these? THANKS! for any help.

03-04-2007, 07:57 PM	#2
Duncans Donuts Stay puffed, baby. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,774 Photos: 2	How tall are you, how much do you weigh? Honestly, it looks pretty bad. Try and go to a real gym, work with some free weights. Too many sets, and if you're doing 8 reps every set you obviously aren't working out with much intensity.
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03-04-2007, 09:23 PM	#3
matius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3	Thanks for your response... About 6 feet 1 inch & around 185lbs... Yea, I figured as much considering I have no idea what I'm doing. Only thing about a real gym is -- does staff help spot? I think it would be difficult to find a work out partner that could go at the same times I need to go. But I feel like I do need someone to guide me through a program to get me up to speed.