I'm trying to get in shape after being inactive for quite awhile. I'm 27 years old' and about 5'8-5'9 and 170lbs. I don't need to look like a bodybuilder but would like to be in pretty decent shape. Time is an issue for me, as I work two jobs at a total of 60-65 hours a week. So, I don't quite have the time for the longer routines that some are probably doing. Here is what I'm thinking about doing:
 
Upper body:
 
Pullups
Chinups
Dips:
Barbell bicep curls:
Tricep extensions:
Barbell Rows:
Arnold press
Dumbell press 
 
 
 
Lower body:
 
Leg Press:
Leg Extensions:
Lunges:
Front Squats:
Leg Curls:
Calf Raises (standing):
Calf Raises (seated):
 
 

Abs:
 
Crunches
Double crunches
Bicycle crunches
Verticle leg crunch
 
 
 
 
My plan:
 
I would do the upper body and lower body workout one time each (on separate days) week. I would do the ab workout twice a week at time. I'm going to start out doing 3 sets for each exercise. Once my body starts to get used to being back in a workout routine, I will up it to 4 sets each. Likewise, I plan on doing 30-45 minutes of moderate cardio work twice a week. Nutrition wise, I am going to try eat the type of food that is commonly approved in  Eating for Life and drink 2-3 protein shakes per day to make sure I'm getting enough protein and to keep hunger in check.
 
What do you guys think? Can i at least get some moderate results from this type of routine?




 

What is your diet going to consist of here?

Why get moderate results, when you can get SUPER MEGA AWESOME results:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=750551
 
Seriously

I think you'll be seeing most of your gains in your legs with this workout. You will be able to make some gains on your upper body too, but I'm pretty sure your gains will plateau (stop) pretty quickly on this routine. It's just not enough muscle damage per body part to see many gains, but you will see some... and it is a healthier lifestyle.. if you're diet is gonna be in check, you should be able to lean up pretty well. It's just 1 exercise per muscle isn't gonna get you very far in terms of muscle growth.

I understand you're really busy during the week with your two jobs, but see if you can get in a rhythm, and maybe start going 3 days a week. That way you can split your upper body into 2 days... maybe like a shoulder/back chest/arms split whenever you stop seeing gains from this routine.

Phersan,
 
I can see what you are saying a bit. I was trying to keep the upper body issue in mind, which is why I picked exercises that hit multiple muscles (chinups, pullups, dips) in the upper body to try and help out.