Workouts too short ?

[UTURN]

Majority of people say workouts should be between 45-60 mins. Today I did back/biceps. I was done in 30 mins. What am I doing wrong? Am I doing some thing wrong? Everytime I work out I'm done in 30 mins or less. Maybe it's because I'm still a rookie I've only been lifting for 1 week now.

biceps:
3 sets 6/12 reps dumbbell curls
3 sets 6/12 reps underhand pull ups

back:
3 sets 6/12 reps bent over 2 hand dumbbell row
3 sets 6/12 reps bent over 2 hand dumbbell row palms in
3 sets 6/12 reps one arm dumbbell row

I go as heavy as I can on weight.

 

[P-funk]

What is your rest interval?

There is nothing wrong with a quick workout. I don't like how everyone likes to put a time limit on workouts. Just go until you rae done.....if that is 30min. great, if that is 90min....great.

 

[HoldDaMayo]

I'd say do another set for back... but if you worked out twice a week I would think you're doing great... if you work back/bicep once a week i would add at least one set to back.... bicep is probably ok, but another set like BB curls might not be bad, don't be afraid to lower your weight at the end of your routine and use good form to further punish those muscles...

But I really think it depends on how often you work that particular muscle group.

 

[UTURN]

Originally posted by P-funk
What is your rest interval?

about 30-60 seconds is this too short

 

[HoldDaMayo]

nope... 30 seconds to a few mins is normal...

 

[UTURN]

it depends if im hanging from that second set then ill wait 2 mins till i hit that last set

 

[HoldDaMayo]

same here...

 

[Randy]

Uturn,

I think the key that you mentioned is that your still new and have only been working out a week. Well you need to start light and work your way up gradually. Don't focus on the big heavy weight now. Focus on the proper form and breathing techniques and the variety of exercises that your going to perform... Doing 3 sets as a beginner is good. Do like 3 exercises each at 10-12 reps. Rest about 60 seconds between. Don't worry about the time. Naturally you will finish quicker than the experts who have a much stricter and advanced program.. That will all come later. If it takes 30 minutes that's fine for a beginner. If you prefer an hour, just add a few more exercises. First off, it is important to stretch. Add some stretching exercises in before you even start...
Get the blood flowing. I do 200 stomach crunches and stretch before I start... That takes time in itself. Then I usually do 3 sets of sidebends 25 reps. as well.