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2004/06/23, 03:55 AM
Okay, so I am fairly new to weight lifting, but i'm in the process of bulking up for lacrosse season. I have done a lot of studying on weight lifting and i'm not sure if i agree with the training schedule they gave me. My old routine (designed by myself) was as follows:
Monday - Chest/tris
Tuesday - Back/Bis
wed - rest
Thursday - Shoulders/Traps
Friday - Legs
i also worked in my abs every 2nd day. Now the program they gave me mixes up my exercises, i work back with calves, chest with biceps, and shoulders with triceps... it just doesnt seem to mix and flow together properly... also these programs don't offer core strength? or should i add in core strength on my own?
Remember I've only been working out about 6 months, so please correct me if I'm wrong
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Workin on the Big Guns
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2004/06/23, 05:31 AM
Add in core strength if it isn't there.
The split can be done so many different ways - opposing muscles, supporting muscles, one group a day.
Calves are ofetn split from leg day and worked twice a week.
Chest and biceps ensures that you will get a better biceps workout than if you did them after working back (they are already tired from assisting with back), but some people feel thatthe pre-fatigue from working them with back is good. Shoulders and triceps go nicely together, other than overhead presses, one doesn't fatigue the other too much.
One thing is - it is different than what you have been doing, so it will be a shock to your body and should garner some results.
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\\"Inscribe this on the charm that dangles from your navel, girls. Guys, tattoo this on your biceps:
Building muscle and might builds strong minds and character. Respect and humility come from lifting weights and feeding yourself with care. And from these distinguished qualities a great nation of people is built, by God. (Of course the God part is your choice, friend.)\\" Dave Draper
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2004/06/24, 03:31 AM
awesome! thank you for the input! One more question though: When I was trained in working my abs I was taught that if they are worked inproperly then it will mess up your posture and that you're supposed to work lower abs then obliques then upper abs. Also exercises such as knee ups and sit-ups on the decline bench work your hip flexors more than your lower abs where your hip flexors don't need the workout because they are strong enough on their own. this system completely contradicts what I was taugh by my trainer, i work my abs in different order and use exercises that i was taught to be unnececsary
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Workin on the Big Guns
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2004/06/30, 04:03 PM
I am a 37year old female. I have about 20 more pounds to lose but I am in pretty decent shape. I have been weightlifting diligently for 3 months now and am overwhelmed with all the different opinions on the proper split in lifting. I have toned up significantly and currently am following Body for Life. I feel like I am ready to move up to the next level as far as building some mass and definition. I currently supplement with whey protein and creatine. I am especially interested in bulking and defining my back and shoulders. Any suggestions on a new program?
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