change in my routine?

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eemooof

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i decided to make a workout routine because before i would go into the gym and just do whatever. could i get some tips/comments/suggestions please.

Tuesday
(Chest, Triceps, Abs)

Bench Press 3sets 5reps
Incline Press 3sets 5reps
French Press 3sets 8reps
Dips 2sets failure
Abs 5sets 25reps

Thursday
(Back, Biceps, Forearms, Abs)

Deadlift 3sets 5reps
Barbell Rows 3sets 5reps
Lat Pulldown 3sets 8reps
Barbell Curls 3sets 8reps
Dumbbell Incline Curls 3sets 8reps
Wrist Curls 2sets failure
Reverse Wrist Curls 2sets failure
Abs 5sets 25reps

Saturday
(Legs, Shoulders, Abs)

Squats 3sets 5reps
Leg Curls 3sets 8reps
Barbell Shoulder Press 3sets 5reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press3sets 5reps
Side Lateral 3sets 8reps
Calf Raises 5sets failure
Abs 5sets 25reps
 
Looks pretty good except for abs (5 sets of 25 reps?). Work your abs just like any other muscle, lower reps and higher weight. Try some weighted incline crunches, or V ups.
 
busyman said:
Looks pretty good except for abs (5 sets of 25 reps?). Work your abs just like any other muscle, lower reps and higher weight. Try some weighted incline crunches, or V ups.
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Yeah I agree to an extent, but it wouldnt make sense to carry enough weight to only do 5 crunches right?


The routine is good, are you doing any warmup sets for any of these or just jumping right into it?

You could use some trap exercises in there, and if you can do pullups instead of pulldowns, do them.

I don't think you need both barbell and db shoulder press as well, it would be good to switch off between them each week.
 
ok thanks for all of the imput everyone, will definetly use it...i have another question...i bought some whey protein powder. is this enough for what my workout is? i'm 18 years old if that matters. if this isn't enough waht should i add to my diet?
 
I think it's a great start! I would suggest some pushups those work great if you are starting out so I would reccomend you add 60 or 80 of those sometime in the week i started with those and it really helped my bench to feel stronger because it helps a lot more with the support muscles........
 
also i noticed you need some ab variety here try some decline crunches, leg raises, or side to side twists usually only your upper abs are getting worked. Here try this what i do is one set normal crunches then one set where you try to grab your ankles(which works your lower abs) then finish with a set of putting your legs in the air and trying to grab them(which works your upper abs). Sorry i don't have pictures i know that would make it easier but there are a ton of posts about abs and six packs on this forum so i am sure you will not have trouble finding advice on that. Good luck and i hope everything works out!
 
What do you mean by is "this" enough? And, enough for what?? The grams of protein you need in your diet depends on your needs/goals. It's not the same for everyone. Supplement whey IN ADDITION to food.
 
My routine's a lot different. My legs don't need much of a workout because they're strong and massive as it is and I run and skateboard and all kinds of stuff to keep them strong. I basically do every upper body exercise 3 times a week. So rather than doing say biceps one day and triceps a different day, I just do them all when I'm in the gym. I give my muscles 2 days to heal. Abs I do everyday, and I do V-ups and do a very slow 100 reps. The only problem with V-ups is that it can strain your lower lumbar spine so this is one reason I've thought about quitting that. I don't know a whole lot about protein powder, someone explained to me how it works but I forgot, but I thinks it's alright to take, it's not really like a drug.
 
well i am trying to get "cut" by summer and then after that get stronger for baseball...those are my goals...

i am 6'1, 165lbs

does that help?
 
eemooof said:
well i am trying to get "cut" by summer and then after that get stronger for baseball...those are my goals...

i am 6'1, 165lbs

does that help?
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No, it doesnt haha, but its ok. Basically, you should be getting upwards of 200 grams of protein every day, more would be good. Now, try to get most of this from regular food, but when you can't get enough it's fine to use whey. If you have a protein shake, it's best to take right after you workout. Eat consistently throughout the day, eat well, and eat enough.

Adumb, sorry to bluntly honest here, but you need to work your legs. Even if they're big and strong, any general exercises do not cut it for a leg workout. Most people have this misconception, especially when new to working out.
 
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