Hahzist
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I've been reading up on these forums for a few weeks now so I've taken in some new advice that I think has helped me improve my workout like doing some pull ups and using different techniques for certain muscle groups. Although I think I might do things a little different than most people here as I rarely lift with my lower body for example. So here is my situation.
I'm 23 and I've been lifting on and off for about 7 years. I started consistantly working out about 3 years ago and I've put on a lot of muscle compared to what I was in highschool (skinny and athletic). Right now I'm 5'11'' and about 200 pounds. This past year I've bought an olympic bench, DB's and I have a few curling bars. I mostly workout at home.
Heres what I do:
Day 1: Bench press (BB or DB) - 5 sets of 8
DB curls - 4 sets of 7-9
Military press (DB) - 4 sets of 8
Take 10 minutes maybe do some abwork
Incline bench - 4 sets of 8 - 10 (BB or DB)
Standard Curl bar or Straight bar curls or pullups - 4 sets of 7-9
Day 2: Jog, eliptical, occasionally do some lower body lifting
Day 3: Rest
I feel like my legs are fine the way they are. I sometimes go through periods where I will work them out but otherwise I try to stay focused on my upperbody. Its more important for me and I dont have a lot of free time to be doing cardio, upper body and lower body. So far this routine has worked for me but I'm not sure if I could be gaining muscle faster or more efficiently by changing some things. Someone told me working out your legs helps your upperbody build muscle as well, but I don't know if I believe that. Also, am I getting enough rest? My body is usually a little sore the day after my lifting, but by day 3 they feel good and ofcourse by day 4 when I do it over again I'm more than ready. I also might as well point out that sometimes I'll do a week or 2 of heavier lifting for strength training, than a few weeks of the 8 -10 rep range and occasionally I will do some endurance training 12 -15 reps.
I'm 23 and I've been lifting on and off for about 7 years. I started consistantly working out about 3 years ago and I've put on a lot of muscle compared to what I was in highschool (skinny and athletic). Right now I'm 5'11'' and about 200 pounds. This past year I've bought an olympic bench, DB's and I have a few curling bars. I mostly workout at home.
Heres what I do:
Day 1: Bench press (BB or DB) - 5 sets of 8
DB curls - 4 sets of 7-9
Military press (DB) - 4 sets of 8
Take 10 minutes maybe do some abwork
Incline bench - 4 sets of 8 - 10 (BB or DB)
Standard Curl bar or Straight bar curls or pullups - 4 sets of 7-9
Day 2: Jog, eliptical, occasionally do some lower body lifting
Day 3: Rest
I feel like my legs are fine the way they are. I sometimes go through periods where I will work them out but otherwise I try to stay focused on my upperbody. Its more important for me and I dont have a lot of free time to be doing cardio, upper body and lower body. So far this routine has worked for me but I'm not sure if I could be gaining muscle faster or more efficiently by changing some things. Someone told me working out your legs helps your upperbody build muscle as well, but I don't know if I believe that. Also, am I getting enough rest? My body is usually a little sore the day after my lifting, but by day 3 they feel good and ofcourse by day 4 when I do it over again I'm more than ready. I also might as well point out that sometimes I'll do a week or 2 of heavier lifting for strength training, than a few weeks of the 8 -10 rep range and occasionally I will do some endurance training 12 -15 reps.
