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what do you think about this workout?

bigdowg666 Posts: 14 Joined: 2007/04/22	2007/05/16, 05:38 PM i read it on bodybuilding.com it says to do it 3 times a week what do you guys think about it? Squats 1 X 8 - 10 reps Leg Extensions 1 X 8 - 10 reps Leg Curls 1 X 8 - 10 reps Dumbbell Pullovers 1 X 8 - 10 reps Barbell Overhead Shoulder Press 1 X 8 - 10 reps Seated Rows 1 X 8 - 10 reps Bench Press 1 X 8 - 10 reps Barbell Bicep Curls 1 X 8 - 10 reps Tricep Extensions 1 X 8 - 10 reps Weighted Pullups 1 X 8 - 10 reps Weighted Dips 1 X 8 - 10 reps Standing Calf Raises 1 X 8 - 12 reps Abs - 1 X 10 - 15 reps
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/05/17, 08:28 AM Seems very long to me. What are your goals? Fill out your profile and tell us a little more about you. It is hard to judge a workout without any background information.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/05/17, 02:29 PM That looks just like what real natural bodybuilders do to gain mass in as short as time as possible! And it only requires 3 days a week!
bigdowg666 Posts: 14 Joined: 2007/04/22	2007/05/17, 06:57 PM i am 17 i am 157 pounds and i dont really care about strenght right now, i just want to gain a lot of mass.
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/05/17, 07:43 PM thats alot of crap to do 3 times a week doesnt seem like the average person could recover from that to do that workout effectively thats my 2 cents
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/05/18, 08:35 AM To gain mass it comes down to eating. Eat, eat, and then eat some more. Personally I would worry about strength. When you gain strength mass comes naturally with it for most people assuming you're eating right. I don't really think there are a lot of ways for beginners to gain strength without gaining mass....tend to come hand in hand.
Pemdas Posts: 973 Joined: 2004/07/22	2007/05/18, 09:33 AM EAT, Deadlift, EAT, Squat, EAT, Row, EAT, Press...and repeat. Check out these links. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224 http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow...Linear_5x5.htm
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/05/18, 12:52 PM He'll recover since he's only doing one set. It's basically HIT. If he isn't overtrained and in need of recovery, it won't do shit for him though. He's an untrained individual. He doesn't need "what real natural bodybuilders do to gain mass in as short as time as possible!" He needs to lift and eat. Start with something basic. 5*5 or starting strength would be a good start. -------------- Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
blaind6 Posts: 63 Joined: 2007/03/27	2007/05/18, 01:25 PM sorry, but what is 1x8-10 reps? I know 1 set of 10 reps but what is the 8? Or maybe its the other way around? Thanks.
Pemdas Posts: 973 Joined: 2004/07/22	2007/05/18, 01:35 PM blaind6...1 set (8 to 10) reps. Listen to wrestler, he is right. I provided the links to the two programs he is talking about in my previous post.
blaind6 Posts: 63 Joined: 2007/03/27	2007/05/18, 02:10 PM thanks, seems simple now.
	2007/05/18, 03:28 PM That OP workout is garbage. I 3rd that you should go with some basic 5x5 or push/pull/squat program and get to it. I would focus on a few basic compound lifts(squat, military press, bor, deadlift,bench) and try to get stronger in them. The reason being is that for a natural athlete strength gains come first and are more easy to track. Gaining size/shedding bodyfat/gaining mass/etc is a matter of diet. Basically eat more and do so in a semi smart way and you'll get there. Read up Berardi's stuff on proper nutrition.
bigdowg666 Posts: 14 Joined: 2007/04/22	2007/05/18, 05:16 PM i read on bodybuilding.com what if you spend more then 45 mins in the gym that cortisal starts to kick in and you have a better risk of overtraining is that true?