Comparing Routines, Upcoming Competition

[Roek]

I will take part in a bodybuilding competition this coming March (the 10th). I have just met a guy at the gym, he's become a sort of mentor. He seems very knowlegable and has had experience. He's trained a quite a few people and has competed himself in his younger years. He is +50 years old now and still strong and healthy.

He has given me a new routine, it is different than the one I composed myself.

First, here is some information on me:

I am 15 years old, 5'10", 150 lbs. I've been lifting seriously since this past March. I go to the gym Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. I rest the other three days.

My current maxes are bold, the my first maxes aren't.
Bench: 215 lbs. - 145 lbs.
Squat: 215 lbs. - 145 lbs.
Deadlift: 315 lbs. - 155 lbs.
M.Press: 145 lbs. - 105 lbs.

Now the routines, first is the new routine my trainer has given me:

Monday: Chest/Back/Arms

-Bench Press
---5 sets of five on flat
---5 sets of five on incline

-Flys
---5 sets of 5 reps

-Chin-ups
---5 sets of as many reps possible

-Bent-over Row
---5 sets of 8

-Bicep Barbell Curls
---5 sets of 5 reps

-Tricep Extensions
---5 sets of 5 reps

Tuesday: Legs/Shoulder

-Leg Extensions
---5 sets of 10 reps

-Leg Curls
---5 sets of 10 reps

-Squats
---5 sets of 5-8 reps

-M.Press
---No sets or reps specified

Thursday: Back

-Deadlift
---5 sets of 8-10 reps

That routine includes calves, forearms, and abs at each workout.

Next is my routine, I composed it and it is the one I have been following since I started. I have made very good progress.

Monday: Full-Body

-Bench
---8-10 sets of 4-10 reps on flat

-Dumbbell Presses
---6 sets of 8-12 reps on flat

-M.Press
--- 6 sets of 8 reps

-Deltoid Machine ()
---5 sets of 12 reps

-Squat
---5-6 sets of 4-10 reps

-Deadlift
---8 sets of 6-10 reps

-Bicep Barbell Curls
---7-8 sets of 6-12 reps

-Tricep Cable Pulldowns
---5-6 sets of 6-12 reps

Tuesday: Full-Body

Everything like Monday, focusing mainly on arms. Intensity lowers on all exercies, but I do it until failure.

Thursday: Full-Body

Exactly like Monday.

Friday: Full-Body

Everything like Monday, focusing mainly on arms. Intensity lowers on all exercies, but I do it until failure.

On this routine I do forearms, and calves every workout.

As you can see, the new routine my trainer gave me has me doing way less. He says my muscles will grow and that my cuts will not disappear. I am not trying to disprove my trainer or anything such, but I am wondering whether I will still get the same results or better than I have so far.

I appreaciate any and all comments. Anything you would add to any of the routines? My question is, will I get the same or better results from the new routine?

Thanks in advance and sorry for the long ass post.

-Roek

 

[dswithers]

You sound like you are still a little on the slim side at 150 pounds, so I would think your goal would be to add as much lean muscle mass as possible, so a 3x a week whole body workout, focusing on major compound lifts for 3 sets of 10 reps would be the most effective for that goal. If you are going to compete I would follow that type of routine except for the last 6 weeks or so before a contest. Then you might want to increase the number of sets and isolation exercises, but it is not really necessary, most of cutting is just diet.