work out plan, days off, etc.

[blair320]

hi, I just started working out on a home gym. I need some advice on the best workout plan. I'm 6', 200 lbs.

I am not looking to add any significant amount of muscle, and I don't need to get shredded-ripped. I just want to tone up a little bit, lose some fat, that sort of thing. Maybe lose 15 lbs or so.

right now I am working out everyday. I do some ab exercises, arms and chest, back and then legs. I am using a moderate weight, so that I can do about 20 reps. I do one set of each exercise, then go back to the start, I do three sets all together.

Is this a good way to do it? Should I just target one area a day and take some days off? I don't mind working out everyday, but I don't know if it is best to get some rest even if I don't want to add mass.

I don't really know what I'm doing. any advice will help.

 

[Adler1983]

Don't worry about not knowing anything; that's what this forum is for.

I'm not sure what kind of equipment you have at your disposal; but no matter what you have, working every muscle group,e very day is detrimental to your muscular development.

Try 3 full body workouts on MWF; or Upper Body on Monday and Thursday, and lower body on tuesday and friday. Mix some Hi intensity interval training in on your off days, and you should be all set.

As for the exercises to do: Try 3 sets of each, around 10 reps. Squats/lunges deadlifts, bench press, bent over rows/pullups, overhead press and dips. ( If the exercises are separated by a "/" do them on alternating days).

That should get you started.

 

[abear]

yea, start out training your body as a whole. no need to split up bodyparts. choices include push/pull or upper body/lower body.

concentrate on basic movements: squats, deadlifts, presses, rows, chins, dips, etc

1-3 sets of 8-12 reps will do you fine. slowly work your way up in weight and pay attention to proper form. work the muscle throughout the entire range of motion.