New guy/how many times a week?

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john

Guest

• Dec 16, 2009

• #1

hey new guy here
Ive starting training heavier because i have come into some better equipment and some spotters(so not benching alone now). I do about 6 sets of around 62kg to failure on bench( i weigh 62kg) plus dumbell flies, dips, arm curls, bentover rows, crunches and soon access to a pull up bar. Is it better to train MON WED FRI or MON and FRI for better muscle recovery?
Cheers

 

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PowerBuilder

New member

• Dec 16, 2009

• #2

three times a week should be cool.


squat every session

 

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pseudonym

Guest

• Dec 16, 2009

• #3

What are you eating and are your sleeping arrangements in order?

These two things will largely determine how often you can/should train.

I second PowerBuilder's squat comment too - whether you train once twice or three times a week make sure you're squatting every time.

 

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Oli

Member

• Dec 16, 2009

• #4

x3 a week is probably best at your stage.

I feel like a broken record here but put down some money on Rippetoe's books Starting Strength and Practical Programming - well worth the money and will teach you a lot about form, exercises, programming and equipment.

This is probably my favourite program: Guide to Novice Barbell Training, aka the Official RIPPETOE-STARTING STRENGTH FAQ - Bodybuilding.com Forums

 

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john

Guest

• Dec 17, 2009

• #5

Eating and sleeping is good

I was suggested a different workout what do you's think?

Squats
Bent over rows
Bench press
Shoulder press

add some dips, pull ups and crunches

 

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eaglebay

New member

• Dec 17, 2009

• #6

Eating and sleeping is good

I was suggested a different workout what do you's think?

Squats yes
Bent over rows yes
Bench press yes
Shoulder press military press
deadlifts

add some dips, pull ups << only if you feel like you have too and crunches deadlifts instead crunches

 

Kyle Aaron

Active member

• Dec 18, 2009

• #7

Unless that 62kg bench is more than your bodyweight, you need to build up your overall strength and fitness using your bodyweight first. For example...

 

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john

Guest

• Dec 18, 2009

• #8

eaglebay said:

Eating and sleeping is good

I was suggested a different workout what do you's think?

Squats yes
Bent over rows yes
Bench press yes
Shoulder press military press
deadlifts

add some dips, pull ups << only if you feel like you have too and crunches deadlifts instead crunches

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yes i will proberly stick with shoulder press using dumbells

 

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john

Guest

• Dec 18, 2009

• #9

Kyle Aaron said:

Unless that 62kg bench is more than your bodyweight, you need to build up your overall strength and fitness using your bodyweight first.

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I can bench more than my bodyweight