Critique my Routine - General Training and Bodybuilding

RE: Critique my Routine

pablo13 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:42:21 +0000

I started working out in high school
Was in tae kwon do for 3 yrs - from 20-23 - best shape of my life
Had a bad car accident and had a bulging disk - went up to 250 (from 185)
Started working out after about 6 months - went down to 230 for a long time
Was able to push some serious weight, due to my body weight

Worked out off and on for the last 9 yrs - nothing serious enough
Started this past January and am being serious with the schedule and my diet

RE: Critique my Routine

Bain — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:12:52 +0000

I don't know about chest and back together. I know people who do this and I've tried it before for a few weeks. For a beginner I don't think it is so good though. Back, Chest, and legs are the muscles your going to want to put the most effort into improving because they are the largest. I found that even though I got a really good pump from working my chest and back out, I couldn't put the energy I wanted into some exercises because I just didn't have it. Arms shouldn't be THAT important to you, if you are doing the right exercises with the bigger muscles they will grow. I would do Chest-biceps back-triceps legs-shoulders if you want a three day split.

RE: Critique my Routine

pablo13 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:25:03 +0000

Hi

BF% - probably 19 or 20 - I was at 24% about 2 months ago, but have lost off of my stomach and sides - weight is almost the same, but more muscle

RE: Critique my Routine

skeet225 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:39:12 +0000

oh, and dont forget your hamstrings. Dont you want to have a nice balanced physique? Try to hit every bodypart at least once a week with equal intensity.

RE: Critique my Routine

pablo13 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:18:16 +0000

Oops

LEGS - always on Day 1
what I meant was sometimes I do shoulders on Day 1 - if not, I do them on Day 3

Sorry for the confusion

RE: Critique my Routine

skeet225 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:49:42 +0000

What jumps out at me is that you say legs and shoulders SOMETIMES. You should have it be the same every week. Commit to your schedule bro. Im also not a big fan of working chest and back together.

RE: Critique my Routine

pablo13 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:33:34 +0000

I don't like it, look for some routines using the search. Find what works for you.

Arrggghhh - can you give me a couple of reasons? You don't have to give too much detail, but I need some...

I don't want to make any drastic changes, because I feel that I need to work a static routine for a period of time - but if something 'jumps' out at you ie. overtraining bi's, too little sets, wrong rest days etc. - that would be appreciated

I think my next routine will be more serious with the addition of more basics (squats and deadlifts) and with a better split of bodyparts

Thanks in advance

RE: Critique my Routine

johnnyb — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:12:39 +0000

I don't like it, look for some routines using the search. Find what works for you.

RE: Critique my Routine

pablo13 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:50:05 +0000

Not working hamstrings yet - they seem really tight after leg presses
I should be adding deadlifts for my next routine as well

Traps - I seem to forget them a lot - I do shrugs only, about once a week - 2 sets only

RE: Critique my Routine

Bain — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:25:26 +0000

Are you working your hamstrings or traps out?