Reg Park Beginner Routine.

ThirdMan

I've been working with this routine for the past few weeks.

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/reg-park-beginner-workout.html

I'm really happy with it. The only problem for me is that's missing my two favourite exercises.

So I was thinking of adding barbell curls to Workout A, and upright rows to Workout B. Perhaps 2 sets of 10 for each.

I don't know much about how different muscles/muscle groups interact, so I'm just wondering if it's a good idea or not, or would I be overtaxing certain areas?

Cheers.

ray jay

Yeah that sounds fine. I wouldn't bother with the grip stuff unless it's causing you problems with your other lifts, so you could add some ab stuff like hanging leg raises or planks or something like that instead.

ThirdMan

Cool, thanks!

Brian?

Honestly, I'd give the upright rows a miss. They might not hurt your shoulders when done correctly, but they are risky. If you weigh the risk factor againest the benefit, I really don't see them as worth while.

http://www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/Safety.html#anchor64967

Upright Row Safety
A shoulder width grip is suggested when performing the upright row. The greater internal rotation required for a close grip upright row decreases the subacromial space (area between the greater tubercle of the humerus and acromioclavicular joint). This may potentially impinge the supraspinatus tendon and the subacromial bursa (a protective sac of fluid cushioning the bone from the tendon). A wider grip allows for more space between the shoulder joint and the head of the humerus allowing for more clearance of the underlying structures. For the same reason, when performing a one arm upright row, keep the elbow pointing directly to the side, instead of angling it slightly to the front. The subacromial space as well as other biomechanical and biometric factors vary from person to person so some individuals may be more prone to complications while others report no problems performing the narrower grip upright row. Also see Over Generalizations.

Personally, I stick to military/db/push presses for shoulders.