This is my upper body routine - Beginner

[DanHarris]

Flat Bench-Press
Cable Flys

Bent Over Row
Rear Deltoid (Machine)

Bicep Curl - EZ Bar
Bicep Curl lying down (Machine)

Tricep Pull Downs (This is on the machine with the rope that splits into two)
Dips (Which kill me lol)

That is what i do for my upper body with one days rest in between. I also do my legs but i have not listed these here. Also i have not listed the reps and sets i do for now. But i was just wondering if i am doing the right exercises.

I am a beginner so didn't want to go straight into deadlifts and squats. But is this hitting enough points to keep seeing gains? Or are there certain exercises in there that i should change for something else. Such as change cable flys for dumbell flys?

I also have my diet which isn't listed here as i am looking just for the info on if these are the "right" exercises to be doing.

Obviously i have my cardio in there to, but keeping it seperate here to get the info easier

 

[newf]

Flat Bench-Press
Cable Flys

Bent Over Row
Rear Deltoid (Machine)

Bicep Curl - EZ Bar
Bicep Curl lying down (Machine)

Tricep Pull Downs (This is on the machine with the rope that splits into two)
Dips (Which kill me lol)

That is what i do for my upper body with one days rest in between. I also do my legs but i have not listed these here. Also i have not listed the reps and sets i do for now. But i was just wondering if i am doing the right exercises.

I am a beginner so didn't want to go straight into deadlifts and squats. But is this hitting enough points to keep seeing gains? Or are there certain exercises in there that i should change for something else. Such as change cable flys for dumbell flys?

I also have my diet which isn't listed here as i am looking just for the info on if these are the "right" exercises to be doing.

Obviously i have my cardio in there to, but keeping it seperate here to get the info easier

Decent - i would include some vertical rowing thou - chinups/pulldowns.

Bench presses, rows, dips and the varations should be your main focus for the upper body.

 

[Cynic]

Decent - i would include some vertical rowing thou - chinups/pulldowns.

Bench presses, rows and dips should be your main focus for the upper body.

I'd replace dips with shoulder press. Most CSCSs are in agreement that dips qualify as a horizontal push. I agree because I can feel it in my chest.

 

[AJP]

I'd replace dips with shoulder press. Most CSCSs are in agreement that dips qualify as a horizontal push. I agree because I can feel it in my chest.

Yeah I'd agree about the dips.

The shoulder press might not be so good for every workout, if you are doing this 3 times a week, but you should put some shoulder work in there, as well as the chinups and pullups.

 

[Cynic]

The shoulder press might not be so good for every workout, if you are doing this 3 times a week, but you should put some shoulder work in there, as well as the chinups and pullups.

If he mixes it up between power, functional and structural, it shouldn't be too bad. Take note, you'll need to do some structural buildng. Doing pure functional and power could be harmful to your shoulders.

I used to do power BP and dips (w/ a 25lb plate) and I injured my shoulder.

Just have a good structural set/rep scheme so you're building up the body's ability to withstand.

 

[Steve-O-68]

As a beginner, don't be afraid to do squats and deads. Start out using just the bar until you get the form down, then start adding weight. By working your legs, you'll see improvements everywhere.

 

[DanHarris]

At the minute for my legs i have been using machines to try and work all of the muscles, it has made a noticeable difference.

Also with my upper body routine i have noticed an increased amount of strength, as i can now lift heavier weights that i would previous be able to do only 1 or even zero reps lol.

Its just that visually i don't see much difference, but i think i am not eating enough to be getting visually bigger, so i am going to add more food into my diet. Obviously no junk though. Just more chicken, tuna, etc. And maybe start having egg on toast for breakfast instead of porridge.