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Muscle Gain Training Routine |
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Written by Nigel Szkut
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Tuesday, 24 July 2007 |
This workout is based on two working sets to failure per exercise conducted after warming up. Training is to be conducted 4 times per week; each workout is to be conducted once per week. Try to split the training up over the week period eg. 2 days workout, 1day rest, 2 days workout, 2 days rest. Or however may suit your needs.
| Workout/Bodypart Exercised | Exercises | Warm-Up Sets | Working Sets | Average Reps Per Set | Workout A | | | | | Chest | Flat Bench Barbell or Dumbbell Press | 3 | 2 | 6-8 | | Incline Bench Barbell or Dumbbell Press | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | | Flat or Incline Dumbbell Flyes | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | Triceps | Close Grip Barbell Bench Press or Dips | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | | Lying Triceps Extensions or Pushdowns | 1 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Workout/Bodypart Exercised | Exercises | Warm-Up Sets | Working Sets | Average Reps Per Set | Workout B | | | | | Thighs | Squats | 5 minutes on the stationery bike & 3 warm-up sets | 2 | 8-10 | | Leg Press or Hack Squats | 1 | 2 | 8-10 | | Lunges | 1 | 2 | 8-10 | Hamstrings | Leg Curls | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | | Stiff Legged Deadlifts | 1 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Workout/Bodypart Exercised | Exercises | Warm-Up Sets | Working Sets | Average Reps Per Set | Workout C | | | | | Back | Chins or Pulldowns | 3 | 2 | 6-8 | | Low Pulley Rows or Bent Over Rows | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | | Deadlifts | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | Biceps | Barbell or Dumbbell Curls | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | | Preacher Barbell or Dumbbell Curls | 1 | 2 | 6-8 |
Workout/Bodypart Exercised | Exercises | Warm-Up Sets | Working Sets | Average Reps Per Set | Workout D | | | | | Shoulders | Seated Barbell or Dumbbell Press | 3 | 2 | 6-8 | | Arnold Press or Side Lateral Raises | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | | Bent Over Lateral Raises | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | Calves | Standing Calf Raises | 2 | 2 | 12-15 | | Seated Calf Raises | 1 | 2 | 12-15 | Abs | Crunches | 1 | 2 | 15-20 | | Le Raises | 0 | 2 | 15-20 |
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These excercise are only a guide and may be altered to suit individual needs. Results may vary from person to person. Don't forget to push yourself and stay motivated!!!!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 08 April 2008 )
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