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  • stevek173
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    • 03-29-08
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    #1
    Workout part 1 - Chest and Shoulders
    I am not going to even pretend that I am as advanced as some of you out there when it comes to working out. I am just saying this is a good one for people getting back into it or what not and wanted to hook some people up.

    Equipment needed: 1 Measly dumbbell! Weight of your choice. I suggest starting out anywhere from 20-30 lbs.

    Ok now this is what's called a "Hypertrophy Workout" (though it develops a great core very quick too) meaning that:

    The goal is to take no more than 30 seconds between sets. You don't go back and forth between arms - you go both sets with the right arm, both with the left, etc. etc.

    This is a 6 week cycle, twice a week. Your body needs time to heal. Throw in another set if you like. You do your cardio before this, then stretch, then you do this - 8-12 reps and very very fast. 2 sets each arm.

    At the end of the 6 weeks you should be getting this done in about 25 minutes. It will probably take you like 40 at first.

    Dumbbell Fly
    Dumbell Bench Press
    Pushups (Some go Lat Pulldown to the front here but I personally love the feel of pushups right after bench pressing) - aim for 1st set of 20 then 2nd 25.
    Bent over Dumbbell Row
    Lateral Raise - Feel this, go look at that shoulder swell in the mirror if you want
    Rotation press (DON'T hurt yourself here, if you can't get through them don't sweat it - easy spot to get hurt)

    That's it.

    Next day - Squats, Calf raises, Clapping Pushups, crunches - we will get more into Ab work. See how you feel after the Clapping pushups, and how you look. 3rd day - REST. Maybe some cardio. Don't touch any weights. 4th day - do it all again.

    Food/drink - I suggest vegetables before and during the workout, get your protein (eggs or chicken breast) immediately following.

    Doesn't take too much time, great for posture and confidence, more swell then you would think if you don't rest too much between sets, and very little money spent on equipment.

    Last edited by stevek173; 11-13-10, 10:29 AM.
  • Bostongambler
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    • 02-01-08
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    #2
    I am going to eat all day long.

    gl
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    • Mikail
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      • 07-19-09
      • 21689

      #3
      nice routine. 2nd most important thing after the actual workout is diet. you hit on some great points about protein. Eggs and chicken breast are excellent sources of protein. If you wan't to take it to the next level you can get on a high protein program with some whey protein powder. A few supplements I suggest also is Nitric oxide, creatine and a good BCAA fuel. These will endhance muscle growth and recovery.
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      • stevek173
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        #4
        Originally posted by Bostongambler
        I am going to eat all day long.

        gl
        salud
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        • stevek173
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          #5
          Originally posted by Mikail
          nice routine. 2nd most important thing after the actual workout is diet. you hit on some great points about protein. Eggs and chicken breast are excellent sources of protein. If you wan't to take it to the next level you can get on a high protein program with some whey protein powder. A few supplements I suggest also is Nitric oxide, creatine and a good BCAA fuel. These will endhance muscle growth and recovery.
          I appreciate this. I am almost ready to take it to the next level, and will likely be heeding your advice. Going to try to hit the grass/beach volleyball scene again this coming summer.
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          • Vesuvius
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            • 02-19-08
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            #6
            Don't combine Chest and Shoulders...separate them. Chest and Biceps, Legs, Back and Triceps, Shoulders and Traps
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            • Mikail
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              • 07-19-09
              • 21689

              #7
              Originally posted by stevek173
              I appreciate this. I am almost ready to take it to the next level, and will likely be heeding your advice. Going to try to hit the grass/beach volleyball scene again this coming summer.
              Get ripped.
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              • stevek173
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                #8
                Originally posted by Vesuvius
                Don't combine Chest and Shoulders...separate them. Chest and Biceps, Legs, Back and Triceps, Shoulders and Traps
                I used to believe that but this book is very specific.
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                • brooks85
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                  • 01-05-09
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                  #9
                  i do a 300 workout with kettlebells thats similar to this routine, I usually get it done right around 25 mins. I love it
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                  • csm506
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                    • 07-10-10
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                    #10
                    Good Luck my friend
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                    • OMGRandyJackson
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                      • 02-07-10
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                      #11
                      Don't forget your GATORADE
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                      • stevek173
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by OMGRandyJackson
                        Don't forget your GATORADE
                        Ah yes, I forgot about that. I pound that or Powerade when doing this.
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                        • TobiasFunke
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                          • 02-12-09
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by stevek173

                          Ah yes, I forgot about that. I pound that or Powerade when doing this.
                          Why consume all that extra sugar? Just drink water!
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                          • stevek173
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by TobiasFunke
                            Why consume all that extra sugar? Just drink water!
                            Yeah you might be right. I am usually fending off a hangover at the time so the electrolytes help.
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                            • ttwarrior1
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                              #15
                              raising the weights up and down slow is ten times better than any type of fast lifting.
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                              • stevek173
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                                #16
                                Originally posted by ttwarrior1
                                raising the weights up and down slow is ten times better than any type of fast lifting.
                                Yes for overall strength, definitely. But this is more for fast motion sports performance volleyball training in my case, that's why I change it up for this.
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                                • Data
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                                  • 11-27-07
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                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by stevek173
                                  Food/drink - I suggest vegetables before and during the workout
                                  It really depends on a goal, whether it is muscle building or cutting. I personally prefer achieving low body fat through muscle building and whoever feels the same needs these corrections to the above.

                                  1) Arguably, the most important meal on a workout day is the meal before the workout. It must consist of 1 unit of slow digesting protein (chicken) and 1 unit of "good" (low Glycemic Index, slow digesting) carbs such as brown rice. The body needs to be prepared for the work out. Have that meal about an hour and a half before the workout, then 45 minutes before the workout eat a fruit like orange to get some vitamins in.

                                  2) Right after the workout you must replenish your body with fast digesting proteins (whey protein, egg whites, sea food) AND fast digesting (high Glycemic Index) carbs. If you do not eat carbs at this point your body will break down muscle tissue to get glycogen and your muscle weight will end up basically the same. One more thing, no fat in this meal!

                                  Originally posted by TobiasFunke
                                  Why consume all that extra sugar? Just drink water!
                                  3) The body needs to be loaded with carbs to maintain energy during the workout. If you are on a low carb diet and/or untrained and/or your workout is long and/or intensive you need carbs during the workout. See more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitting_the_wall.
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                                  • PingPong
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                                    • 11-10-08
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                                    #18
                                    my body doesn't need time to heal
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                                    • C-Gold
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                                      • 09-04-10
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                                      #19
                                      I'm into working out but I'm 220 ******* pounds now and thin is in. Beating a meathead carrying around a gallon jug of water isn't cool anymore unless you are on the cast of the Jersey shore.

                                      I'm thinking of cutting up some before next spring.
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                                      • stevek173
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                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by C-Gold
                                        I'm into working out but I'm 220 ******* pounds now and thin is in. Beating a meathead carrying around a gallon jug of water isn't cool anymore unless you are on the cast of the Jersey shore.

                                        I'm thinking of cutting up some before next spring.
                                        Right about thin being in. I was at 228 and now down to 190 lbs for a lot of reasons, went through a nasty break up with a fiancee of 8 years that had me so depressed I could hardly eat. Then got back into working out and picked smoking back up, eating normal now and the 190 seems to be holding. I binge here and there with wings and stuff but mostly eat vegetables, chicken breast and for breakfast eggs. Seems to be a good formula.

                                        My ex sees me now and is like wtfing **** it cracks me up
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                                        • C-Gold
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                                          #21
                                          I'm 220 pretty cut and pretty muscular but no 6 pack. Wondering if it's worth the work, I like having muscles but in all reality 205 with a 6 pack beats a smaller muscled 220 pound dude with a flat stomach.
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                                          • stevek173
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                                            #22
                                            Yeah man sounds like you are in a good spot especially if your girl digs it. I found myself back on the market so it was go time.
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                                            • Raynor21
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                                              • 06-23-09
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                                              #23
                                              This works better:

                                              Day 1: Chest/Tricep
                                              Day 2: Back/Bicep
                                              Day 3: Shoulders Legs
                                              Day 4: Rest

                                              Rinse and repeat.

                                              I like this because you're using the same general motion for each part on specific days.
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                                              • Bezmeticu
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                                                • 11-07-10
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                                                #24
                                                Usually when I have a workout I don't combine chest and shoulders, I prefer to do them separately without having to deal with injury risks.
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                                                • jjgold
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                                                  • 07-20-05
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                                                  #25
                                                  Get in the fukkin door do chin ups
                                                  Some fukkin curls
                                                  dips
                                                  pushups

                                                  common 173 thats all you need
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                                                  • Shonner
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                                                    • 09-05-10
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                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by Raynor21
                                                    This works better:

                                                    Day 1: Chest/Tricep
                                                    Day 2: Back/Bicep
                                                    Day 3: Shoulders Legs
                                                    Day 4: Rest

                                                    Rinse and repeat.

                                                    I like this because you're using the same general motion for each part on specific days.
                                                    If you're going to do a split routine, this is the best way to do it. Guys that do chest/tri/shoulders on the same day lose benefits because it's impossible to work all 3 as primary. By the time most guys get to shoulders they are already dead from supporting all the other exercises.

                                                    I still think the majority of guys should just do upper body/lower body 2x a week, I don't think most guys even need a split routine but that is just me.

                                                    If you're looking to get real gains you have to work each major muscle twice a week, once a week does not cut it.
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                                                    • Shonner
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                                                      #27
                                                      I am by far the most fit guy on this forum. I am over 6 foot, weight is currently at 190 and I'm pure muscle. I lost 20 lbs of "fat". My body fat is 4%. I bench 270 in sets. If I ever show up to one of the SBR events guys would be shook by my perfect body.
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                                                      • ttwarrior1
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                                                        #28
                                                        im probaly one of the fattest and no i don't preach what i preach, i train myself and train other people. Just so happens
                                                        i might go all day without eating and then eat dinner at 10 pm and leftovers at 1 am. Im 6;4 and 350 , probaly look like 290 whatever that means., and always lifted to make my muscles bigger but didnt care as long as i got stronger and bigger. I might go on a low carb diet someday but quit after 2 or 3 days. I already do 100 miles of cardio a week.
                                                        I don't believe in sets. Its the rep that matters and how you do it. Warmup sets and 1 set to failure and go up in weight or reps each workout. Train each bodypart 1 day a week, rest, recovery, don't get injured.
                                                        Pre exhaustion was the best thing ive ever done for building muscles. It should be done for anyone wanting to build muscle.
                                                        For weightloss, high reps, cardio and a low carb diet, the fat don't matter if the carbs are low. Bread and potatoes are my addiction.

                                                        Most certified trainers don't even know the basic fundamentals. Most have a comb in there pocket and say they are certified and in shape so therefore they know what there doing, when their clients success is about 1 percent.
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