Am i going about it the right way??

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DazeOfThunder

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Hi

Before we kick off here's how i stack up...

24 years old, 5'8, 212lbs/96kg

after an on/off patch i'm back training on a regular, although i'm heavy for my weight its because i'm a rugby player and the majority of my bulk is muscle.....

I'm a firm believer in no supplements and am trying to achieve a nice cut with my current size regulated by nutrition and hard work....

I know the trick is in the diet and i'm currently working out my BMR and monitoring my diet at the moment to adjust it suit my needs....

An average week goes as follows..

Monday - Chest, Triceps, Abs

Tues - Abs, Cardio usually HIIT

Wednesday - Back, Biceps, Abs

Friday- Legs, Shoulders, Cardio

Sunday - Cardio, Abs

Usually if i dont make it friday i'll do that routine on a sunday

I know i've not included the exercises or weights but i just want opinions on whether this will be sufficient to achieve cut results in 3-6 months....
 
Getting cut is largely about diet. If you want to lose fat, you really need to put the focus on getting that situated, otherwise you won't have the results. No matter how good your training routine is (though I would recommend a pro routine rather than what you listed), it won't beat out a bad diet.

How much do you really want to lose? I obviously don't know you and have never seen you, but if you're 5'8" 212lbs and you just started working out your diet, it's hard to believe that your body fat is that low. Any idea what it is?

PS: Tone down the ab work. I wouldn't recommend working them more than 3x a week. They need rest too.
 
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So i decided to go along the westside for skinny bastards plan and this is what i'll be doing

Monday
Incline Bench 3*4-6
Dumbell Bench Press 2*15-20
SUPER SET - 3 sets
Seated Row 8-12
Rear Delt Flyes 8-12
Shrugs 3*8-12
DB/Barbell Curves 3*8-15

Tues
Box Jumps 3*5-8
Db step Ups 3*20
Pull-throughs 3*8-12
Hanging leg raises 4*10-15

Thursday
Pull Ups 4*10-15
SUPER SET - 3 Sets
Lat Pulldown 8-12
Facepulls 8-12
L-lateral raises 4*8-12
SUPER SET - 3 Sets
Shrugs 8-10
Curls 8-10
Wrist roller 3*8-10

Friday
Rack Pulls 3*4-6
Bulgarian split squat 3*8-12
Romanian deadlift 3*8-12
Various Ab Crunches 10-20

I'll fit abs in on the days off if i decide to go for a run...

everytime i go to the gym i cant get hold of the calipers but as soon as i do i'll update with Body Fat %
 
Hey DazeofThunder,

The key in your training is progression. Your body will adapt as you train, and so you need to constantly make changes. The changes can be to the exercises themselves, and/or to the weight you lift, or numbers of reps or sets.

For rugby you should be including some power based training. I could run through some ideas with you, but essentially, some sports conditioning, using weights would be of benefit I suspect.

PM me if you'd like a chat. I'm in Surrey so too far to meet up but we could talk.

Cheers,
Steve
 
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