Does my routine need a tweak?

[Detox]

Hey guys,

So, I've been hitting the gym for about 10.5 weeks now and lost about 8-10 pounds.

Please tell me if I should add or change anything in my current routine:

Mon: Chest and Tricep workout
30 min cardio

Wed: Biceps and Back
30 min Cardio

Fri: Shoulders and Legs
30 min Cardio



I don't do abs right now becuase i was told that you have to burn your fat in order to start seeing the 6 pack. So, in tht case i've been more focused on losing weight.

As for as my diet is concerned, I've stopped eating junk food (i.e Mc'Ds, ice cream) but I am not on a calorie deficit. I think your muscles need the right amount of nutrients in order for them to grow.

Comments would be very much appreciated

Thanks

 

[KaraCooks]

You've got two contradictory things going on here. You say you want to lose fat, but you're not going to eat in a calorie deficit because you want to feed the muscle.

You can't do both.

If you want to lose fat, you have to be in a calorie deficit. If you want to build muscle, you have to eat more to feed the muscle. So pick one and stick with it and then switch to the other.

Even body builders alternate between cutting and bulking - they can't do both at once.

 

[Steve]

Kara pinpointed the biggest area of concern: conflicting goals.

On top of this... your routine could use a lot of work. The idea of hitting each muscle group once per week is pretty crappy. I understand your reasoning as it's what's pimped around in the muscle rags (I mean mags) quite frequently.

The problem is, knowing what we know about our body's (muscle's) response to weight lifting, it's a pretty good idea to stress your muscles a bit more frequently than once per week. Something like 2-3 times per week tends to be ideal, for most.

And doing some core work is more than likely a good idea. It's not just about losing fat and gaining muscle. It's also about health, function, etc. You're only as strong as your weakest link and a weak core can cause quite a mess.