Lifting Weights/ Gaining Muscle

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thread starter MesosPls May 31 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I've recently started lifting again to get in shape for Football this fall, now that's its summer i have a lot more time to work out. Anyway i was wondering if this is a good work out plan for my upper body. Warm Up: 8 pound singles : 20 reps 50 Sit ups 25 Pushups Redefining Workout: 15 pounds singles: 25 reps 100 sit ups Overload Workout: Bench 150 18 Pound Singles: 15 Reps. Rate my workout pan/ offer advice please.

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putiiii 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You're only working your upper body.

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squirrelAlDS 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Chicken legs anyone? Go and squat dude.

RaZoN 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

What no squats?

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ElitistMan + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You're doing too many reps, try heavier weight, 6-12 reps max.

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Godafoss + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Do crunches instead of pushups, better for your back and imo they're a lot nicer to do. Also, for a lot of muscle strength, do high weights and low reps (6 for instance).

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Healinq 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Why don't you try working out your skinny little legs instead of only focusing on upper body?

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MesosPls 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Actually my legs are already way strong, during spring i do track and i worked out my legs a ton, also i already have an lower body workout plan.

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Quiky + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

As people has already mentioned. If you're using body weight (push-ups, sit ups, crunches, etc) then do as many as you can. However, if you're using drumbells, you should max do 8-15 reps (3sets) 2-3times a week - and get lots of protein! Also, I find crunches to be better than sit-ups.

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MesosPls 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Quiky : As people has already mentioned. If you're using body weight (push-ups, sit ups, crunches, etc) then do as many as you can. However, if you're using drumbells, you should max do 8-15 reps (3sets) 2-3times a week - and get lots of protein! Also, I find crunches to be better than sit-ups. [/quote] okay, i'll try 25 pounds dumbells and aim for 10 reps.

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DrMother 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

The legs... That's where the testosterone are and it's beneficial to help the muscle growth. The pounds single I think you should be doing 20s at least and 10s for warm up.

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[quote] MesosPls : okay, i'll try 25 pounds dumbells and aim for 10 reps. [/quote] You shouldn't be aiming for a number, or else you'll end up sacrificing your form to get high numbers. The most important thing is to go slowly, each curl should take between 2-3 seconds, and tighten (flex) your bicep when the weight gets to the top, that helps in ripping the muscle tissue. Just do as many as you can do with good technique, even if that number is 3 or 4 or 5, then next time try to do 1 more than last time. Also when doing curls make sure your elbows aren't sticking out, make sure they're close to and aligned with your body.

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DrMother 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Eat some sweets or bread after the work out if you don't have a protein bar or shake.

DeMoNiAk 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] squirrelAlDS : Chicken legs anyone? Go and squat dude. [/quote] I know right. Maybe he wants to look like a triangle anyways.

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1cyaznboy 05/31/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

wth dont do squats, im pretty sure you're not fully developed. you dont want to look like a midget do you? just do a shiet load of leg/running drills

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