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Getbig Bodybuilding Boards => Training Q&A => Topic started by: SF1900 on April 28, 2015, 03:26:55 PM
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PLEASE CRITIQUE MY WORKOUT. I AM A HIGH-VOLUME GUY, SO THAT WON'T CHANGE. BUT ANY OTHER FEEDBACK IS MUCH APPRECIATED. THIS IS A GENERAL WORKOUT AND OBVIOUSLY CHANGES. BUT THIS IS THE CORE OF MY WORKOUT!
Chest:
Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 4 sets
Incline Barbell or Dumbbell Press: 4 sets
Flat or Incline Hammer Strength Press: 4 sets
Dips: 4 sets
Cable Crossovers (optional): 4 sets
Biceps:
Preacher curls: 4 sets
Barbell or Dumbbell curls (standing): 3 sets
Hammer curls: 3 sets
Machine curls: 3 sets
Triceps:
Rope Pressdowns: 4-6 sets (I really need to warm up my elbow)
Close grip bench presses: 3-4 sets
Single arm overhead extension: 3 sets
Underhand pressdowns: 3 sets
Shoulders:
Side raises: 4 sets
Barbell or Dumbbell or Smith Machine or Hammer strength presses: 3-4 sets
Front raises: 3 sets
Upright rows (with rope on cable machine): 3 sets
Barbell shrugs: 4-5 sets
Dumbbell shrugs: 4-5 sets
Legs:
Leg Presses: 5 sets
Hack Squats: 4-5 sets
Leg extension: 4 sets
Lunges: 4 sets
Vertical Presses: 4 sets
(I don't squat any more because of a past double hernia)
Hamstring curls: 4-5 sets
Seated and standing calf raises: 4-5 sets of each
Back:
Wide grip chin ups or lat pulldowns: 4-6 sets
Barbell rows: 4 sets
Dumbbell rows: 4 sets
T-bar machine row: 4 sets
Underhandgrip hammer strength pulldowns: 4 sets
Machines rows: 3 sets
Hyperextensions: 4 sets
(I dont deadlift because of past double hernia)
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Looks solid to me how's the split gonna b ide combine chest with tris back with bis bust that ass get in and out of he gym.
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Looks solid to me how's the split gonna b ide combine chest with tris back with bis bust that ass get in and out of he gym.
I usually work each bodypart one day per week, and sometimes I do chest 2x per week. So it will look something like this:
Sunday: Chest
Monday: Back
Tuesday: Legs
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Chest
Friday: Arms
Saturday: Shoulders
On the weeks I dont work out chest twice, I have 2 rest days.
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WORKS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE TIME/NO FAMILY/KIDS,,NICE ROUTINE ,,I WOULD LIKE THAT,,I HAVE WIFE /KIDS 4 DAYS AND 1 PUMP EXTRA BODYPARTS DAY AT HOME USUAL WEEKS...
CHEST/TRI/ABS
BACK TRAPS CALVES ABS
DELTS/BI/FOREARMS'
LEGS/CALVES
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I think it's a hell of a lot of volume, don't need dips if doing flat bench, too little hamstring work (most people are guilty of this) don't tell me they get enough stimulation from the quad movements either...
Cable cross overs??? this is not flex magazine, lol...
Front raises for delts is a pissin' waste of time, up right rows are useless, biceps do not need 4 movements.
Why 2 shrug movements??? Just do dumbells,
A lot of sets here, I'd die if I did that many, but I'M guessing our approaches are totally different and guessing you know your body. So yes, my review sounds negative as I'd never train that way or recommend it.
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I think it's a hell of a lot of volume, don't need dips if doing flat bench, too little hamstring work (most people are guilty of this) don't tell me they get enough stimulation from the quad movements either...
Cable cross overs??? this is not flex magazine, lol...
Front raises for delts is a pissin' waste of time, up right rows are useless, biceps do not need 4 movements.
Why 2 shrug movements??? Just do dumbells,
A lot of sets here, I'd die if I did that many, but I'M guessing our approaches are totally different and guessing you know your body. So yes, my review sounds negative as I'd never train that way or recommend it.
I actually get a great pump from doing cable crossovers and have always done them. Dips tend to be optional.
I disagree that uprights are useless. I feel a really good burn and pump in front delts and traps.
As for 2 movements of shrugs, its a weak bodypart and responds best when i do more than 1 movement.
Ive always been a high volume guy. I dont get as good as results when I do lower sets.
how would you train? And I dont share this with most people, especially beginners. This works specifically for me. Then again, I have trained people on a similar workout and it has worked for them. To each their own.
And remember, our approaches are WAY different, as I am 100% lifetime natural.
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Uprights are great for the traps and delts. If you look how the upper arm bone is moving it's moving just like a dumbbell lateral for delts. A favorite of Chris Dickerson and he had great delts.
No mention of reps. Do you use high reps like 10 to 15 or low 6 to 8 reps? Like someone said two different shrug movements is too much. Alternate barbell and dumbbells with the shrugs each week. How long do the workouts take? Are you resting long between sets or do you use a moderate weight so the workout goes quick?
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Uprights are great for the traps and delts. If you look how the upper arm bone is moving it's moving just like a dumbbell lateral for delts. A favorite of Chris Dickerson and he had great delts.
No mention of reps. Do you use high reps like 10 to 15 or low 6 to 8 reps? Like someone said two different shrug movements is too much. Alternate barbell and dumbbells with the shrugs each week. How long do the workouts take? Are you resting long between sets or do you use a moderate weight so the workout goes quick?
I keep everything between 6-12 reps and I only rest for like 30-45 seconds between sets, so I guess you can say I use a moderate weight. Id probably be able to go heavier if I rested longer. My workouts take anywhere from 30 minutes to 90 minutes. Always somewhere within that time frame.
Oh, I forgot to add that one of the shrugs is done behind the back. One from front, one from back.
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I've been actually thinking about using moderate weights with volume for quite awhile. It's not like I can lift serious weight anymore with my shot shoulder joints but I do what I can do. I just find personally that I pick weights that are too heavy and find rests between sets are long making for a really long workout. I have seen pros who just move like machines using moderate weights.
I've told this story before here. A guy in my gym worked out where Chris Dickerson was training. He came back and told everyone what light weights he used. Then he actually worked out with him. He had a change of opinion. He said he used around 6 quick sets an exercise with high reps and moved so fast the soon he found he had trouble lifting the "light" weights. He couldn't keep up.
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I swear to you SF1900, I trained the same way when natural. I may even strip a set from bicep day, to make it 5 work sets instead of 6, and I hit every body part now once every 9.5 days!
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WORKS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE TIME/NO FAMILY/KIDS,,NICE ROUTINE ,,I WOULD LIKE THAT,,I HAVE WIFE /KIDS 4 DAYS AND 1 PUMP EXTRA BODYPARTS DAY AT HOME USUAL WEEKS...
CHEST/TRI/ABS
BACK TRAPS CALVES ABS
DELTS/BI/FOREARMS'
LEGS/CALVES
Take MOBs advice. Tell the wife its hardcore time. Do you want to live small or die big?
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I've been actually thinking about using moderate weights with volume for quite awhile. It's not like I can lift serious weight anymore with my shot shoulder joints but I do what I can do. I just find personally that I pick weights that are too heavy and find rests between sets are long making for a really long workout. I have seen pros who just move like machines using moderate weights.
I've told this story before here. A guy in my gym worked out where Chris Dickerson was training. He came back and told everyone what light weights he used. Then he actually worked out with him. He had a change of opinion. He said he used around 6 quick sets an exercise with high reps and moved so fast the soon he found he had trouble lifting the "light" weights. He couldn't keep up.
When you really focus on the mind-muscle connection and squeeze the muscle and do each rep slow and deliberate, you will soon notice that light weights become VERY heavy.
I tend to "move like a machine and use moderate weight." I dont like taking overly long breaks between sets. I usually take a 30-45 second rest, and get to the next set. I mean, I do increase the weight each set, but I still try to always get between 6-12 reps. If I dont get 6 reps, then I do a drop set to get at least 6+ reps.
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Cable crossovers r the shit after a heavy chest workout forcing blood and squeezing they r a staple finishing move in my book(mortal kombat). I do 2 shrug movements barbell and either dumbell or behind back smith 2nd shrugs r to b done violently straight up squeeze and and fight it down work up to 4-5 plates on the bar and build thick traps. Also add deadlifts to your leg day or some type of Hamm work. deadlifts after squats r a staple if u don't r do on back day I do on both days some times
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Cable crossovers r the shit after a heavy chest workout forcing blood and squeezing they r a staple finishing move in my book(mortal kombat). I do 2 shrug movements barbell and either dumbell or behind back smith 2nd shrugs r to b done violently straight up squeeze and and fight it down work up to 4-5 plates on the bar and build thick traps. Also add deadlifts to your leg day or some type of Hamm work. deadlifts after squats r a staple if u don't r do on back day I do on both days some times
AGREED I DO SAME...
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That's a lot of exercises.
If it works for you that's all that matters.
I'd do about half that.
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That's a lot of exercises.
If it works for you that's all that matters.
I'd do about half that.
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Im a FREAKING BEAST!! Just kidding.
Meh, I just like to train. As long as I am not overtraining, its all good!!
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I don't see this as over training expecially as long as sleep and food and supplements r in line
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Looks solid to me how's the split gonna b ide combine chest with tris back with bis bust that ass get in and out of he gym.
yes could drop some work on the chest and back day too. Donīt agree upright rows are useless either..close grip build great traps. See lots of guys doing Barbell shrugs barely moving traps. Upright rows you move from A to B but of course squeeze at the top. Each to his own.
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yes could drop some work on the chest and back day too. Donīt agree upright rows are useless either..close grip build great traps. See lots of guys doing Barbell shrugs barely moving traps. Upright rows you move from A to B but of course squeeze at the top. Each to his own.
My back is my best bodypart, will not drop any exercises for back. If it isn't broke, don't fix it.
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My back is my best bodypart, will not drop any exercises for back. If it isn't broke, don't fix it.
True mate.. but why so much rowing? Barbell Rows give me my meat and bones.
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True mate.. but why so much rowing? Barbell Rows give me my meat and bones.
The rows for tha hoes man!
I find each hand positioning benefits in a certain way. So doing supinated, neutral grip has benefits. And is why this "the excercise does not matter" crowd can suck it... Bullshit, just bullshit....
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True mate.. but why so much rowing? Barbell Rows give me my meat and bones.
What Rich said. I actually do feel barbell rows and dumbbell presses in specific parts of my back. T-bar rows are optional at times, but always do barbell rows and dumbbell rows.
I guess I also do more rowing because I do not deadlift.
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True mate.. but why so much rowing? Barbell Rows give me my meat and bones.
X 100.... Barbell rows for the win, I can see a difference from when I don't do them, same with deadlifts which I'm too scared to perform anymore
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X 100.... Barbell rows for the win, I can see a difference from when I don't do them, same with deadlifts which I'm too scared to perform anymore
BB rows i have always loved. No machine gives the stimulation you get. Dorian was the king of rows.
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Yeh, I didn't feel them properly till I read his 1st blood n guts book about 14 yr ago... Some great tips, my fave was " for wide grip chins, try and imagine you are elbowing someone behind you.." All those little tips help alot, I might try and dig it out and re live me youth
Would you be voting snp if you were back home Donny?
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Yeh, I didn't feel them properly till I read his 1st blood n guts book about 14 yr ago... Some great tips, my fave was " for wide grip chins, try and imagine you are elbowing someone behind you.." All those little tips help alot, I might try and dig it out and re live me youth
Would you be voting snp if you were back home Donny?
Snp.. not sure. I met and worked with so many great guys from every city in the UK. Liked Geordies like yourself. Good question.
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There main objectives aside, there a real socialist party, I think most the English wish they had similar party
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There main objectives aside, there a real socialist party, I think most the English wish they had similar party
SNP have a good following in Scotland and from what i have becommen from Friends in Scotland , they have a good chance. My Politics are always for the working man...Scottish or English. I was in Politics here and am known in Celle. My Politics are not hard left , but left.
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X 100.... Barbell rows for the win, I can see a difference from when I don't do them, same with deadlifts which I'm too scared to perform anymore
you can build a good back with rows and a few chins alone
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What kind of weight are you using with that volume? I would have to use very moderate weight with that volume or my workout would take forever.
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That is way to much any way you cut it. It may work but can't be optimal
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How you can train balls-to-the-wall every day with that much volume is really questionable to me. So, with that much volume and frequency (consecutive days in gym), I can only say you are probably chasing a pump and not pushing very heavy poundage. If you were, there is no way you could sustain that type of volume.... wait a second I could be wrong... is your name Ronnie Coleman?
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I've replaced BB rows with DB rows . I feel it in the lats a lot more , way better range of motion and it means more lower back "oomph" on dead day. This is the general approach of more than a few powerlifters, might not be the best fit for a physique type..