so how would i go attacking my sessions for 2 workouts a day. i am doing a split but more of a total body work out.
squats/chin ups
db bench/squats jumps
abs/lunges
1week light weight 3x12
2week mid weight 4x8
3week heavy 5x5
my goal is for strength and endurace. im thinking of doing this twice a day. any opinions will help.
Do you plan on doing that only that workout everyday twice a day? How many days a week do you plan on training, any rest days? …More info…
Im guessing that since you’re a beginner twice a days would be a little too much.
S/P
You’re going to end up with some wicked muscle imbalances. That is not a full-body routine in any way, shape or form. It’s also not a split
Until you learn more about what you’re doing, stick with a pre-made routine. It doesn’t matter whether it’s full-body or split as long as you work hard and eat enough. While you’re doing the routine you choose… read.
no i wouldnt do that everyday. just mon wed fri.
why do you think it would give me muscle imblances. explain plz
[quote]needwater26 wrote:
why do you think it would give me muscle imblances. explain plz[/quote]
That is what he means by you have to read more, and pick a different routine.
Go to the T-Cell alpha forum and look at the “training twice a day” thread I started a few weeks ago.
There is a guy on there who gave a GREAT program to follow.
Why is a beginner thinking about training 2X/day?
and what does this mean?
[quote]needwater26 wrote:
no i wouldnt do that everyday. just mon wed fri.
why do you think it would give me muscle imblances. explain plz[/quote]
Your quads are getting a full 50% of the work, but nothing for hamstrings. You’re DB benching three times a week, but nothing for upper back. No direct shoulder work. I could go on, but you get the point. You’re only working what you can see in the mirror.
The routine in B rock’s t-cell thread is a good one, but that may be a bit much for a beginner. That routine is designed to stomp your dick in the dirt, and if you’re not used to that kind of volume, it’s not going to be pretty.
I’m surprised nobody has suggested Starting Strength yet. It’s a great beginner program that only has six movements and will fit into your schedule perfectly. And with your spare workouts you can work arms or calves or whatever.
Here’s a link:
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Starting_Strength_Wiki
mi glad you posted back jay. ive been thinking about hamstrings a lot. my routine goes:
flat bench…alternate armes. you know left arm up…right arm down. then i would do a little forearms. then i would go do decline…same thing…forearms. then i would do decline… by now my forearms are burnining. then i would go to squats…after one set i would do pull ups, then go do it all over again. then i will do abs…i would grab a 25lb weight and do the over head squats lifts and side chops…then i would do abs twists,with the 25 lb weights. the last thing i would do is db lunges/squatjumps
i know im a total noob so any advice is greatfully app.
Everyone has to start somewhere.
The other great thing about the link I gave you is the instructional videos. Learning how to lift properly is important.
Oh, yeah… set a real goal. ‘strength and endurance’ isn’t specific enough. Use numbers and dates. For instance, one of my goals this year is to deadlift 405 by May 21. That’ll put me over 400 in one year of training, which I think is a good benchmark.
Having a defined goal will take a lot of the guesswork out of your training by giving you ONE DIRECTION to go in.
[quote]needwater26 wrote:
mi glad you posted back jay. ive been thinking about hamstrings a lot. my routine goes:
flat bench…alternate armes. you know left arm up…right arm down. then i would do a little forearms. then i would go do decline…same thing…forearms. then i would do decline… by now my forearms are burnining. then i would go to squats…after one set i would do pull ups, then go do it all over again. then i will do abs…i would grab a 25lb weight and do the over head squats lifts and side chops…then i would do abs twists,with the 25 lb weights. the last thing i would do is db lunges/squatjumps
i know im a total noob so any advice is greatfully app.[/quote]
I’ll tell you right now, that if you are really serious about this shit, you will forget you ever thought about training twice a day for at least another year.
You and the other noobs can sit around and talk big talk if you want to, but you are not ready for the fucking stress training twice a day can put on you.
It’s not a sprint, kiddo. Trust me.
thanks guys, what your saying makes sense and ill start reading and reseaching more. and jay thanks for the link. but i have one more question. when yall talk about 30 protien 40 carbs and 30 fats. whats procedure is that called and any links to help. thanks fellas
It’s called a diet.
And I’ll be damned if I spoon feed you. Look up the nutrition articles.