i want your opinion!!

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mustang85

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I've just joined a gym and a trainer has set out the following program:

Smith Squats- 3x12
Leg Extensions- 3x10
Leg Curls- 3x10
Bench Press- 3x12
Seated Row- 3x12
Seated Bicep Curls- 3x10
Tricep Pulldown- 3x10
X-Trainer- 15min (low resist, fast pace)
Treadmill- 15min (steep incline, fast walking pace-nearly running)

I do that routine Mon, Wed and Fri and do 30-45min cardio Tue, Thur and Sat. I am aim for an overall increase in fitness, strength and to tone up.

Do you think this routine is ok? Also, how long should I spend doing the weights?

Your advice would be really appreciated!! THanks
 
so ur saying that I should scrap what im doing now, even though im seeing results, and start doing the 5x5? and also stop doing cardio?
 
Two of those moves: the smith squat and the leg extension are bad for your body. The smith doesn't follow the natural curve of the up/down motion and the leg extention puts a great deal of stress on the knee joint and tendon.

Over 50% of your exercises are isolation.

How's your endurance? If you can do 45min cardio, you may be ready to graduate to HIIT 1x/wk or maybe 2x/wk.

If you're looking for a good fat loss workout, I would recommned beginner. first phase HGM, 3x/wk, HIIT 1-2x/wk and SS cardio to make bring it up to a 6-day worout week. Take the seventh day off and rest. Go do something fun.
 
Cynic said:
I would recommned beginner. first phase HGM, 3x/wk, HIIT 1-2x/wk and SS cardio to make bring it up to a 6-day worout week. Take the seventh day off and rest. Go do something fun.
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Thanks, but im not sure what HGM and SS cardio are?
 
mustang85 said:
Thanks, but im not sure what HGM and SS cardio are?
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HGM = Homegrown Muscle. first phase is a hybrid circuit, good for conditioning and fat loss.
SS cardio = Steady State cardio; jogging, rowing, stepper all at a constant, moderate pace.
 
Bi-lateral: Squats, Sumo Squats, Front Squats
Unilateral: lunges, bulgarian split squats, split squats.

These will also work your hip, glutes and hams (if you go azz to grass).
 
you could go with that. if your new, high reps is a good thing to do. newbies dont need so much load to gain strenght. but just change the exersices, do regular squats.. and instead of the leg curl.. i dunno..
 
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