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17-04-2008, 11:01 PM
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| Learning and Improving  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power:   |  Howard's Log This is my 4th week on this routine, what do you think of the routine, i've been told it teh best routine for a beginner trying to gain muscle mass!? would this be right.. Any advice very much apprecaited!  Monday : Cardio Tuesday: Deadlifts: 70kg Barbell bent over rows: 50kg Pull ups (3x12) Standing barbell curls: 30kg Stading Flys Wednesday: Flat barbell bench press: 40kg Incline barbell bench press: 30kg Dips (3x12) Standing military press: 35kg Firday: Cardio Saturday: Squats: 40kg standing barbell calf raises (3x12) Last edited by Howard; 09-06-2008 at 09:30 PM. |
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18-04-2008, 12:13 AM
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| Moderator Musclechat Icon  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bulgaria. Posts: 2,865 Rep Power: | re: Howard's Log I'm impressed. Add in something to work your hams on leg day and you are onto a winner. Box Squats/SLDL/Ham Curls etc Shoulder Press is very impressive in relation to bench press. |
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18-04-2008, 12:19 AM
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| Learning and Improving Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power: | re: Howard's Log Quote:
I also play compeative tennis, so my shoulder were realitly strong to start with, you wouldn't think it just playing tennis but they were.. lol Thanks for the support! ______________________ "Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Menzter Last edited by Howard; 18-04-2008 at 12:32 AM. | |
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18-04-2008, 12:20 AM
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| Learning and Improving Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power: | re: Howard's Log On the bench press I can't seem to get past 40 kg , i can do 35kg for about 15 reps but 40 i can only do about 6... and i've been doing it for about 3 weeks.. i donno if there a reason? It good to find a forum that people are supportive, not just can't be bothered to be posative because they can bench 100kg! ______________________ "Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Menzter Last edited by Howard; 18-04-2008 at 12:23 AM. |
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18-04-2008, 12:32 AM
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| Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bulgaria. Posts: 2,865 Rep Power: | re: Howard's Log Quote:
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18-04-2008, 12:34 AM
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| Learning and Improving Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power: | re: Howard's Log Ha, sorry i didn't read that bit before then i did so i change my post so i didn't look stupid, but i was to slowbut ohwell! thanks for the advice mate! ______________________ "Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Menzter |
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18-04-2008, 12:34 AM
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| Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bulgaria. Posts: 2,865 Rep Power: | re: Howard's Log Quote:
Try something like 5x5 on Bench | |
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18-04-2008, 12:36 AM
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| Learning and Improving Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power: | re: Howard's Log umm what a spotter? should i drop the weight and build back up i dont' think i could do 5 sets of 5, i could only do about 3.. ______________________ "Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Menzter |
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