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routine

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    my friend's routine, need feedback

    He wants to bulk but currently he is without Internet (problems with his provider) so he asked me to post here this on his behalf: He can only work out 3 days a week. Monday - Pull Sumo deadlift 5x5 (straight sets) Wide pullups (weighted) 3x6-8 BB Rows 4x6-8 Barbell curls 3x8-10...
  2. Cardio routine?

    Best form of Cardio in your opinion for Fat loss? Just once a week I can't do sprints as i don't have any parks near me, no prowler ect. Thinking of doing some sort of complex - dumbbell or barbell then just 20mins on the bike after? Ideas for complex, rather than just doing 1000 dumbbell...
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    changed routine, any advice?

    Ive posted here my routine a while ago but I needed to make some changes because i'll be workoing out and home with no spotter available. and also i found out that it MAY be better to do military press apart from heavy dips & other presses Monday Inc db press (db suspended from chains) 4x6...
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    Workout Of The Week - What Is The Best Ab Training Routine?

    What Is The Best Ab Training Routine? EveryBody wants wash board abs , they wanna rip off their shirt and flash their 6pack to the world , make the girls go crazy ... Abs. but the question everyone asks is How do you go about gaining that ripped six-pack ? Hundreds of reps a day? How...
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    pullups 4x10 way of progression

    my routine states that I should do 4 sets 10 reps of weighted pullups. for now my max is (only bodyweight): 9 reps, 7 reps, 5 reps, 5 reps so should I wait and try to add reps each workout till I get all 10, 10, 10, 10 and then start to adding weight and get sth like 10, 9, 8, 7 and next...
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    3-day LEGS/PULL/PUSH looking for routine approval Greetings from Poland!

    Monday: Legs Front squat 3x4-6 Romanian deadlifts 3x4-6 DB lunges 3x6-8 W. hanging LR 3x8-12 W. crunches 3x8-12 Tuesday: rest Wednesday: rest Thursday: Back/biceps Deadlifts 3x4-6 Rows 3x4-6 W. pullups 3x4-6 BB curls 3x4-6 Hammer curls 2x4-6 Friday: rest Saturday...
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    Do you have a set routine?

    Do you have a set routine or do you wing it?
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    SS to split routine?

    Thinking of going to a BB split routine for Summer, now that I have a little more strength under me. I also want to get out on the bike more, something that I can't really do while squatting 3 x times a week. Lifts as follows (all 3 x 5 as per SS): Squat: 110kg (~124kg 1RM) DL: 117.5kg...
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    routine for injured back

    Hey guys, My back has been a bit dodgy lately, gets a bit sore after mainly deadlift/barbell rows but also somewhat after squats. I want to do exercises which arent too strenuous on an injured back for 2-4 weeks to see if it improves. I have been hanging from a bar over the last couple of weeks...
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    low volume, high intensity routine?

    my current goal is bulk&strength. i try to make 1 week off every 8-12 weeks. i weight 170 lbs (5 7 height). i just want solid , simple routine which i could stick to. im all natural. i think low reps are a way to go. but im open for anny routines that will work. i heard that pull push legs is...
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    Drop Set Routine, please critic...

    Hi I want to start drop sets been reading about it i know you should only do it randomly to shock your muscles, I'm thinking of doing it for a month, then stop the drop set but still do the same routine for a month then add drop set again and so on. Any advice will be greatly appreciated and...
  12. Facebook: Check ins and status'

    As there's been a few recent posts and groups started on Facebook about people "checking in" to the gym and status' about smashing the gym, I'm wondering how many of you actually do it? I check-in every time I go to the gym (garage gym) and I always have status' about my new PB's, etc... It...
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    Review my routine

    Hello What do you think of my routine? - Can it be improved without lengethening the time it takes for me to do each routine? Day 1 16x BB Powerset (Lift to bent-over BB-row, push up to Millitary press, repeat [but only let BB skim ground]) 16x BB Set (Lift to reverse-grip bent-over BB-row...
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    Weekly Poll #8 - Where did you get your weight training routine?

    Curious as to where members got their routines from...so, where did you get your routine ?
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    polish guy asks for advice regarding routine

    Day 1 4x Squats: 5 reps 3x RDL: 8 reps 3x BB Row: 8 reps 2x Bicep Curls: 10 reps Day 2 4x Bench Press: 5 reps 3x Military Press: 8 reps 3x Tricep Isolation: 8 reps 3x Ab/Calf Work: 15 reps Day 3 4x Deadlifts: 5 reps 3x Pullups: 8 reps 3x Leg Press: 8 reps 2x...
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    5rep routine for mass, good or bad?

    age: 20 been training: ~2 lata weight: 75 height: 175 priority: hypertrophy mon: squat 4x5 bb row 4x5 bb curl 3x8 1 leg calf raise 3x20 tue: bench 4x5 incline db 4x5 skullcrushers 3x8 weighted crunches 3x20 thu: Deadlift 4x5 pullups 4xMax bb curls 3x8 1 leg calf raise...
  17. New routine

    Ok, I'll be starting this routine that I typed up this morning, I'll be starting it next week. I think everything is right but if anyone can chip in on tempos I'd be grateful. Also one thing, I chose to do chest assistance after chest work and tricep assistance after shoulder work (don't need...
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    help with new routine

    Hey guys, just need some help forming a new routine. I used to go 5 days a week to the gym but now can only manage 4 with work. Current routine is: Monday - Legs: squats, leg curl, leg extension, calf raises and leg press Tuesday - Chest: Bench press, dumbell press, cables and pec...
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    Is my routine any good ?

    Hi all ive just started on the weights and I'm really enjoying it but I'm not sure about my routine so I hope u guys can sort me out. I'm limited to what I can do as ive had a full knee reco 6 months ago. My knee is still very weak and gives out every now and then but is getting better and...
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    Critique my Routine

    Hey this is what ive been doing for a year or so with a few mods here & there. Definately gaining muscle mass, but feel its a little repetitive. I try push a few more reps out or add some weight to avoid muscle boredom. Day 1= Dec. Chest, Tris & Abs Day 2= Legs & Shoulders (Legs are lagging...