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I am by no means a fitness expert, but I usually lift a little harder than that each day.

My fave exercise is dips (works so many muscles, do three or four sets of 12-15) almost every time I work out.

Hmm, this may help me solve some problems. My wife is getting annoyed because I am on this site way to much (way, way to much), but if I actually start working out because of this than how can she hate? Brilliant!

dwightmeer wrote:I am by no means a fitness expert, but I usually lift a little harder than that each day.

My fave exercise is dips (works so many muscles, do three or four sets of 12-15) almost every time I work out.

Its a beginner workout. I never really worked out consistantly to move to intermediate yet..I'm waiting for the 5x5's haha.

and I agree dips feel so good when you feel the pain. I have to use an assisted dip machine @ 40 lb. and do 3x12

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thats a fairly light workout but its the kind of routine that you can really keep going because you won't be maxing yourself out every work out. Which is my problem I'm definitely not an expert but if your fine with that workout stick to it and when you are finding it really easy just do 10-12 reps instead of 6 to 8

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I should really start working out, as in lifting, all i do is play bball and ride my bike.

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Its a beginner workout. I never really worked out consistantly to move to intermediate yet..I'm waiting for the 5x5's haha.

and I agree dips feel so good when you feel the pain. I have to use an assisted dip machine @ 40 lb. and do 3x12

For a beginner, the most important thing is consistency. Make working out a habit/routine not an option.

Keep at it and you will love the results, Goodluck!

I REALLY need to start working out... My wifey said my not so mini beer belly aint looking to hot

How funny. I just embarrassed my son into a trip to the gym, and I'm leaving shortly myself. I'm struggling to figure out what to do. I was happy with my progress, then I hurt a shoulder and was back to square one.

magicmamma wrote:How funny. I just embarrassed my son into a trip to the gym, and I'm leaving shortly myself. I'm struggling to figure out what to do. I was happy with my progress, then I hurt a shoulder and was back to square one.

Start off slow/lighter weight to avoid injuries.

Its also really important to stretch before and after lifting.

Also, always throw in Cardio with lifting, even if its only 5 mins on the bike to warm up. It gets your heart rate up and provides blood to your muscles, which need the oxygen.

Best luck courtside, I'd do something similiar but I'm still recovering from a busted left elbow and I can't lift anything.

Well, except the usual 2-3 beer cans per day

It's gonna be a long way back to form for me...

forget that, start off fast...throw up as much weight as possible and then add some more...don't even bother with cardio, that's for little girls...tons of weight, the more the better...eat lots of steak...you'll be ripped up in no time...

theTHIEF wrote:forget that, start off fast...throw up as much weight as possible and then add some more...don't even bother with cardio, that's for little girls...tons of weight, the more the better...eat lots of steak...you'll be ripped up in no time...

LIAR!

Monday:

Cardio. Basically run for 15 minutes at 6.5 mph (just my nice little groove speed), then do an uphill incline for 10 minutes immediately after that (at 3.5 mph). By then i'm dripping in sweat. I try and come back for more cardio between lifts to give my muscles a little time to recover and get some energy in them.

Chest and Arms. Generally I do 3-4 exercises focusing on my chest, then 3-4 on my biceps, and 3-4 on my triceps. Usually it's more towards 3 cause I'm tired as hell by the time I get to the 4th exercise for each area. For each exercise I try and do 3-4 sets, 8-12 reps each.

Abs. 3-4 different workouts, 2-3 sets, 20-30 reps. Usually don't make it to the 3rd set cause I'm exhausted from lifting and i'm about to pass out, lol. Generally I do crunches, work a little with the medicine ball, and the ab machines as well.

Tuesday:

Cardio. I do the same cardio every day, give or take a few minutes worth.

Legs and Back. Same formula as chest and arms, just different exercises.

Abs. Same as above.

Wednesday: Off. Sometimes I'll hit the basketball court, depending if I have time before company softball, lol.

Thursday: same as Monday.

Friday: same as Tuesday.

Saturday and Sunday: Off, sometimes I try and go for a run, or hit the basketball courts. But it really just depends if i'm feeling it.

Been going at it 5 months now, down 25 lbs and up a ton of muscle. I need to check the body fat % though, haven't checked it since the 1st month but i was down 5% that first month so *shrugs* 15 more lbs to go!

Oh yea, and here's how to get really buff...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs

UCFJayBird wrote:Oh yea, and here's how to get really buff...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs

theTHIEF wrote:forget that, start off fast...throw up as much weight as possible and then add some more...don't even bother with cardio, that's for little girls...tons of weight, the more the better...eat lots of steak...you'll be ripped up in no time...

+1 but if you are <27

otherwise you must care especially shoulder. it is very easy program. you must work at least 1,5 hour each day. and everytime you must force your limit.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK (in any age).

first 2 nonth is hard then your body will want it everytime. i do it for 5 years.

Ask this man if you need "extra" motivation.