Doing too little?

curadh · 13-08-2009, 21:31

Does anyone see something wrong with this regime?
Shoulders and back monday
tuesday off
chest and biceps wednesday
thursday off
friday shoulders and back
sat and sun off
chest and biceps monday
tues off
shoulders and back wednesday
etc
you get the idea. So is 3/4 days recovery time too much?
Usually do 5 sets of each exercise, heaviest possible for minimum 5/6 reps.
By the way I do squats or clean and press to warm up.
Training for bulk, not definition.

**rubadub** · 13-08-2009, 21:56

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Originally Posted by curadh

Does anyone see something wrong with this regime?

No legs? (other than "warmup squats")
You really need to post up the exercises too

curadh · 13-08-2009, 22:07

when I say I do squats to warm up I mean I'll do about 3 sets, comfortable weights but more reps like 10 or 12.

Burkatron · 13-08-2009, 22:23

Hmm repeating myself again today(not a dig OP)

You're training for bulk, its proven that Squats & deadlifts release more testosterone & GH then other excercises.You wanna get, big compound excercises (& a good diet)are the way to go. I also dont see any triceps...Not that youd need to train them as much if your doing compund excercises,just for balance.you gotta train the agonist & antagonist...

curadh · 14-08-2009, 10:49

Didnt realise the testosterone levels played such a big part. So you think I should up the squat weights? What to do on the middle day though if I squat mon and fri. Im not being a pussy I cant deadlift because of my lower back, I injured it when I was younger, have tried lots..but its no use, in pain even with smaller weights like 40kg..pain in the ass, the squat affects it aswell but not as much, bent over barbell rowing a no no aswell.

The Davestator · 14-08-2009, 12:19

I'd agree with others here about training legs.

I've always had big legs so didnt train them much, however, once I started to do really heavy squats & deadlifts I noticed a big improvment in my results.

B-Builder · 14-08-2009, 15:45

Hi All

The OP stated in their last post that they have a old back injury which causes problems doing some of the compound exercises!!

IMHO They really need to talk to their GP or physio and get the ok before attempting heavy squatting or deadlifting etc.

Best Regards,

M

13-08-2009, 21:31	#1
curadh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 191 Adverts \| Friends	Doing too little? Does anyone see something wrong with this regime? Shoulders and back monday tuesday off chest and biceps wednesday thursday off friday shoulders and back sat and sun off chest and biceps monday tues off shoulders and back wednesday etc you get the idea. So is 3/4 days recovery time too much? Usually do 5 sets of each exercise, heaviest possible for minimum 5/6 reps. By the way I do squats or clean and press to warm up. Training for bulk, not definition.

13-08-2009, 22:23	#4
Burkatron Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 177 Adverts \| Friends	Hmm repeating myself again today(not a dig OP) You're training for bulk, its proven that Squats & deadlifts release more testosterone & GH then other excercises.You wanna get, big compound excercises (& a good diet)are the way to go. I also dont see any triceps...Not that youd need to train them as much if your doing compund excercises,just for balance.you gotta train the agonist & antagonist... __________________ The poster formerly known as Mhmmm...Weetabix "The leader is good, the leader is great, surrender your will as if this date!" - Dedicated to Tony "my personal Jesus" Quinn

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13-08-2009, 22:07	#3
curadh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 191 Adverts \| Friends	when I say I do squats to warm up I mean I'll do about 3 sets, comfortable weights but more reps like 10 or 12.

14-08-2009, 10:49	#5
curadh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 191 Adverts \| Friends	Didnt realise the testosterone levels played such a big part. So you think I should up the squat weights? What to do on the middle day though if I squat mon and fri. Im not being a pussy I cant deadlift because of my lower back, I injured it when I was younger, have tried lots..but its no use, in pain even with smaller weights like 40kg..pain in the ass, the squat affects it aswell but not as much, bent over barbell rowing a no no aswell.

14-08-2009, 12:19	#6
The Davestator Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M50 Mostly Posts: 368 Adverts \| Friends	I'd agree with others here about training legs. I've always had big legs so didnt train them much, however, once I started to do really heavy squats & deadlifts I noticed a big improvment in my results.

14-08-2009, 15:45	#7
B-Builder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 488 Adverts \| Friends	Hi All The OP stated in their last post that they have a old back injury which causes problems doing some of the compound exercises!! IMHO They really need to talk to their GP or physio and get the ok before attempting heavy squatting or deadlifting etc. Best Regards, M