Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.
what do you think of this workout..(cardio &abs not included)
7 week workout
Week 1 & 2: HEAVY
Monday
Flat barbell bench press 3 x 5 -8
Incline barbell bench press 3 x 5 -8
Weighted dips 3 x 5 -8
Overhead dumbbell raises 3 x 5 -8
Wed
Leg Press or Squats 3 x 5 -8
Reverse leg curl 3 x 5 -8
Leg Curl 3x 5 -8
Calf Raises 1 x 100 (my thing)
Barbell bicep curls 3 x 5 -8
Friday
Dumbbell shoulder press 3 x 5 -8
Upright rows 3 x 5 -8
Lat pull downs 3 x 5 -8
T-bar 3 x 5 -8
Week 3, 4 & 5 GENERAL TRAINING (overload important)
Monday
Dumbbell press 4 x 8-12
Incline Dumbbell press 4 x 8-12
Flat flyes 3 x 8-10
Weighted dips 4 x 8-12
Skull crushes 4 x 8-12
Wed
Leg Press or Squats 4 x 8-12
Dead lifts 3 x 8 -10
Leg Curl 4 x 8-12
Calf Raises 1 x 100
Barbell bicep curls 4 x 8-12
Dumbbell curls 4 x 8-12 (variations)
Fri
Dumbbell shoulder press 4 x 8-12
Lateral raises 4 x 8-12
Reverse flyes 4 x 8-12
Lat pull downs 4 x 8-12
T-bar 4 x 8-12
Dumbbell Shrugs 4 x 8-12
Week 6: light weights, 30 sec rest between sets
Monday
Flat barbell bench press 5 x 10-15
Incline barbell bench press 5 x 10-15
Flat flyes 5 x10-15
Weighted dips 5 x 10-15
Overhead dumbbell raises 5 x 10-15
Wed
Leg Press or Squats 5 x 10-15
Reverse leg curl 5 x 10-15
Leg Curl 5 x 10-15
Calf Raises 1 x 100
Barbell bicep curls 5 x 10-15
Dumbbell curls 5 x 10-15