Quick Question on routines...

Ok, iv been searching and reading and im still a bit confused, and i apologise ahead of time for being a newb, this is the way god made me...lol. But as for my question, i have read that it is good to rest, and i do every other day, and i know you should try to vary your workout, iv read all the threads. However,

Is it bad or less benefitial to work all upper body in one day in a 1 1/2 to 2 hour varried work out, followed by muscle milk, and whey (in water) before bed? Or should i alternate and do like some people do and work certain parts one day, and others the other day?

My problem is i do not mind spending the time in the gym, as a matter of fact when im done with a long workout like that i feel better and like I accimplished something. Plus, i am unable to go everyday because of the drive and work etc. Its hard enough making it there consistantly 3-4 times a week, so i feel that if i knock everything out i can take 1-2 days of rest combined with the muscle milk and whey before bed.

P.S.- I am an 18 year old Male, weighing in at 145lbs @ 5'8". My goal is to get stronger, leaner, and very cut (and a little big). I am not looking to gain weight, bulk up and look like the incredible hulk...Thanks for the advise!
 
You should try to keep sessions down to 60min or less. The only way i could get in enough volume for my upper body is if i used split or fullbody routine, 3x per week. To get all the volume i want for my upper body it would take 2+hours for one session, too long. Chest/Back/Delts/Arms.
 
so are you saying i should do something to this effect:

Monday: Chest and Arms

Tues: Rest

Wed: Shoulders and back

Thurs: Rest

Fri: repeat Monday

ETC...???

Or work out everyday as in Chest/arms Monday and shoulders and back Tuesday?

And since ur responding right now and to save reapeating in the suppliment frorum, would you say the one serving of muscle milk an hour after workout (and on rest days) and one scoop whey in water before bed is smart considering my goals?
 
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So say i threw in legs every rest day so im not using upper body at all, does that plan seem alright?

Also how do feel about the suppliments?

Im sorry for the questions, i am just eager to work on the plan so i can start seeing some more results, if you give me a good answer i promise i wont post ne more, i just need to square this stuff away mentally so i can nail down a decent work out plan to see the best results for my specific goals, not other peoples. Thanks you very much though for your help its very much appreciated.
 
How about Monday push upper, Wednesday pull upper, and friday lower.. Then break it down a little more after you get used to it. Put your traps on push, your anterior delts on push, and your posterior delts on pull.
 
alright thanx guys, ill get workin on that plan ASAP. I appreciate it!

could you give a quick example of push and pull for triceps though?
 
Flat bench, dips, shoulder press, skull crushers <~they all work triceps..


Hmm.. I'm not sure that you understand. On a push day, you're pushing everything away from you, ie. bench press, shoulder press, dips, etc. The main muscles you work on a 'push' day are: chest/shoulders/triceps.

On a 'pull' day, you mostly work biceps/back. Deadlifts, pull ups, rows, etc.
 
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