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HELP WITH ROUTINE - Sunday, December 03, 2006 12:14 PM
im about to start a strength routine and im only looking for strength right now no wieght gain. is this a good routine cause i found it on bodybuilding.com and it looks good but im not sure cause it looks kind of low volume per muscle part. please answer quick, thanks
 
Workout 1 - Lower Body:

  • 5 minute cardio warm-up


  • Squats
    Warm-up set : 50% of 1 RM, 10-20 reps
    Acclimation Set #1 : 60% of 1 RM, 8 reps
    Acclimation Set #2 : 80% of 1 RM, 6 reps
    Working Set #1 : 90% of 5 RM, 3-5 reps
    Working Set #2 : 95% of 5 RM, 3-5 reps
    Working Set #3 : 95% of 5 RM, 2 reps (If the previous two sets were intense, you may not be able to do a full 5 reps. Don't worry, this is good.
    3-5 minutes rest & water break

  • Lunges
    (No need for warm-up or acclimation sets in this case)
    Working Set #1 : 6 reps (3 with each leg)
    Working Set #2 : 6 reps of the same weight
    Working Set #3 : Aim for 6 reps, but do not be surprised if you only get a few.
    3-5 minute rest

  • Leg Curls (optional, for extra emphasis on the hamstrings)
    (No need for a warm-up)
    Working Set #1 : 5 reps
    Working Set #2 : 5 reps

  • Calves
    Brief Warm-up : 10-20 reps (Ideal because the calves have not yet been directly worked.)
    Working Set #1 : 5-6 reps
    Working Set #2 : 5-6 reps
    Working Set #3 : As many reps as possible

  • 5-10 minute cool down
    Click Here For A Printable Log Of Workout 1.

Workout 2 - Back:

  • 5 minute warm-up


  • Weighted Pull-ups
    Warm-up Set : 10-20 reps (You may want to use the cable pull-down machine for this)
    Acclimation Set #1 : 8 reps (Cable pull-down or non-weighted pull-ups)
    Acclamation Set #2 : 6 reps (Same as above)
    Working Set #1 : 3-5 reps
    Working Set #2 : 3-5 reps, or as many as you can
    Working Set #3 : As many as you can
    3-5 minute rest

  • Bent Over Rows
    Brief Acclimation Set : 8-10 reps
    Working Set #1 : 3-5 reps
    Working Set #2 : 3-5 reps, or as many as you can
    Working Set #3 : As many as you can
    3-5 minute rest

  • Bicep Curls (Optional because the biceps are already worked during pulling exercises)
    Working Set #1 : 3-5 reps
    Working Set #2 : 3-5 reps
    Click Here For A Printable Log Of Workout 2.

Workout 3 - Chest, Shoulders & Abs:

  • 5 minute warm-up


  • Bench Press
    Warm-up Set : 10-20 reps
    Acclimation Set : 8 reps
    Acclimation Set : 6 reps
    Working Set #1 : 3-5 reps
    Working Set #2 : 3-5 reps
    Working Set #3 : 3-5 reps, or as many as you can do

  • Military Press or Other Shoulder Press
    Brief Acclamation Set : 8 reps
    Working Set #1 : 3-5 reps
    Working Set #2 : 3-5 reps
    Working Set #3 : 3-5 reps, or as many as you can do

  • Abs exercise of your choosing
    Warm-up Set : 10-20 reps
    Acclimation Set : 8 reps
    Working Set #1 : 5-10 reps
    Working Set #2 : Use slightly heavier weight, as many reps as possible.

  • Wrist Curls
    (No warm-up necessary at this point)
    Working Set #1 : 3-5 reps followed by a static hold till failure
    Working Set #2 : Same as above

  • Reverse Wrist Curls
    Working Set #1 : Same as above
    Working Set #2 : Same as above

  • 5-10 minute cool down
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RE: HELP WITH ROUTINE - Sunday, December 03, 2006 3:53 PM
alright well i am new to strength training, ive done fat loss and muscle building but never strength training. im doing it now cause im doing wrestling and i want to get stronger but dont wanna move into the next weight class. i would like to gain muscle though if it replaces fat, that would be perfect.  i have been doing bent over rows for the last month along with deadlifts so deadlifts could only be better i guess.
 
o and last thing, u said eventually i should add days? so ur saying 3 days a week isnt or wont be enough?
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