Hey all. Just stumbled on this site and have been gathering as much info from previous threads as possible. Lots of good info. I never would have thought that fit people use the internet 
Anywho...2 months ago today I saw and was so motivated that I bought a and have been hooked on upper body strengthening ever since. I was 5'7" and only 128lbs with almost too much metabolism. I could eat 3k calories daily and not gain a pound. Since lifting at home, my arms have nearly doubled in mass. I thought I would share my routine and get some advice/tips from the pros.
I have been working out at home only. I lift for 2 days, then rest 1. Normally takes 60-90 minutes to do 3 sets of everything while resting 2 minutes between each set. I do one set, move to a different workout, then eventually start back at the beginning (i.e. pushups, curls, situps, pushups, curls, situps, etc.)
Exercises:
Dumbells only. 3 sets each. One set equals: 40 pushups, 30 curls, 30 lunges, 20 front raises, 25 lying tricep extensions, 40 upright rows, 60 situps, and 15 one-arm rows. Cardio starts today.
Supplements:
One serving of creatine and whey protein once a day immediately after working out. I take a regular mens health daily vitamin.
Diet:
Not horrible, but not great either. Consists mostly of salads, lean cuisines, lean pockets, cereal, sandwiches, beef jerky, and subs. Some fruit, but not often. Occasionally pig out on Doritos.
I have increased in bulkiness so much that I bought an to start cardio. Too bad it's only a 13" stride length. I'm hoping to lower my body fat % and define my new muscles while still lifting weights. I pulled a thigh muscle as a teen while running track and never recovered, so it limits my leg workout.
Can I start doing cardio while maintaining my lifting routine without losing muscle? Should I change anything? I have been taking the creatine and protein as different servings but I just read that it's okay to mix them together. Glutamine necessary?
Thanks a ton in advance!
Anywho...2 months ago today I saw and was so motivated that I bought a and have been hooked on upper body strengthening ever since. I was 5'7" and only 128lbs with almost too much metabolism. I could eat 3k calories daily and not gain a pound. Since lifting at home, my arms have nearly doubled in mass. I thought I would share my routine and get some advice/tips from the pros.I have been working out at home only. I lift for 2 days, then rest 1. Normally takes 60-90 minutes to do 3 sets of everything while resting 2 minutes between each set. I do one set, move to a different workout, then eventually start back at the beginning (i.e. pushups, curls, situps, pushups, curls, situps, etc.)
Exercises:
Dumbells only. 3 sets each. One set equals: 40 pushups, 30 curls, 30 lunges, 20 front raises, 25 lying tricep extensions, 40 upright rows, 60 situps, and 15 one-arm rows. Cardio starts today.
Supplements:
One serving of creatine and whey protein once a day immediately after working out. I take a regular mens health daily vitamin.
Diet:
Not horrible, but not great either. Consists mostly of salads, lean cuisines, lean pockets, cereal, sandwiches, beef jerky, and subs. Some fruit, but not often. Occasionally pig out on Doritos.
I have increased in bulkiness so much that I bought an to start cardio. Too bad it's only a 13" stride length. I'm hoping to lower my body fat % and define my new muscles while still lifting weights. I pulled a thigh muscle as a teen while running track and never recovered, so it limits my leg workout.
Can I start doing cardio while maintaining my lifting routine without losing muscle? Should I change anything? I have been taking the creatine and protein as different servings but I just read that it's okay to mix them together. Glutamine necessary?
Thanks a ton in advance!
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