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nickdino · Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: brooklyn new york

hi!...please i need your advice on my program guide. i got this program on some site on the internet. i currently weigh 122lbs and am too skinny so i decided to start some muscle workouts. this is wat i do everyday....and i do all the sets in one training with a 10lbs dumbell each.
squats
seated shoulder press
upright row(shoulders, neck & upper back)
triceps extension
lunge(quads and harmstrings)
i do these all with about 15 to 20 times repetitions.....is the program okay?..am i not overtrainging....since i have started it has bin 9 days..and i have seen some few channges..how long will it take to see some majotr changes??......i nid ur advice...thanks Question

Boss Man · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:58 pm Post subject:

Changes I can't say.

At first glance I can see some inadequacies with it.

1. Reps are too high.

2. Potentially too much Quad work over Hamstring. No real balance.

3. Potentially not enough work on Biceps.

nickdino · Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: brooklyn new york

hi,.thanks for ur response...... BUT how can i balance my QUAD work and HAMSTRING??........
THANKS

Boss Man · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:07 pm Post subject:

Keep the Squats, and make sure you're not you're doing something for Hamstrings, that doesn't do too much Quad, so Lunges should be okay on reflection.

Though the easy way to maintain good Quad Hamstring balance, is to just to keep the number sets on one muscle, same as the other. They are roughly of equal size, so equal numbers of sets is good.

nickdino · Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: brooklyn new york

thanks..ur definitely the boss!!!! Smile

swanso5 · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:03 am Post subject:

do you have heavier wts??

nickdino · Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: brooklyn new york

hi,...no i dont have heavier weights..but i could as well buy..you think i should add more weights?...maybe 20lbs???....myself i was thinking that too the other day..but i wasnt sure...u think i should add???...i weigh 122lbs...now...
looking forward for your response.
thanks

swanso5 · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject:

definatley there's not much you can do w/ 10pds that will be hard

nickdino · Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: brooklyn new york

thanks man..i appreciate......am gona go and buy 20 if not 25 dumbells.

DianaB · Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 687

Hi nick
Have you ever followed a strength training program before? What is your fitness level like right now, are you active in sports or anything? I'm thinking you are a guy, if I'm wrong sorry 'bout that, you did not indicate in your post.
Have you ever been to a gym or worked with a trainer before? Starting with 10lbs is fine, and you can make it hard if you do it right. Since you want to add mass, you will need those heavier weights, sooner than later. But before you go out and spend that hard earned cash, be sure that you have your technique perfected. If you are training at home (which is prime, as far as I am concerned) be sure you know what you are doing, why you are doing it, and how to do it, correctly.
Then go buy a barbell set and blast those skinny ass muscles!
d.

nickdino · Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: brooklyn new york

hi, D. thank you so much for taking your time in responding. yes am a guy of 22yrs..actually i have never followed any strength training program before...its my first time. and am not doing any sports..wat i do is only this program guide that i got from the internet...but am getting frustrated coz i dont see any changes and yet am working soo hard. i actually stopped for three days...many piple tell me i should see a personal trainer since he or she will know wat i really need because maybe am not doing the rite way as wat i want for my body....

i got sooo many confusing opinions so am kind of stuck...i just resumed working out again yesterday..but now am thinking of having a personal trainer which is dame expensive and am a student..its kind of hard for me............please advice me....i havent bought the 20lbs yet...am still confused..i never knew working out can be soo confusing...........looking forward for your reply.........

DianaB · Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 687

nick
There is some great stuff on this site, as well as many programs/suggestions from members etc.
If you have never trained, you will NEED a trainer to help get you started. It doesn't have to be a long term thing. If cash is an issue, try your local Y, or as a student, take advantage of the facilities at your school. Right now, getting help to perfect your technique and start you off correctly will give you a bigger return for your money than buying any equipment. Educate yourself, not just from the internet, read about muscle structure and become familiar with the muscles you want to build up.
It is recommended on this site in many places to read the articles/and follow programs designed by Alwyn Cosgrove. It's a good place to start.
Good luck, be tenacious, results will come if you make a commitment and stick to it.

nickdino · Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: brooklyn new york

Thanks D......your the best!.......will let you know of my progress.....god bless you.
thanks again.........and this site is awesome.

kmawani · Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

nick, Diana is right. I made the same mistake as you could potentially be making right now. I started working out about a year ago with no proper direction. I devised a plan that I thought was greate and stuck to it for about 3-4 months. Guess what? I saw absolutely no changes in my physique. I then hooked up with a trainer for a few sessions and that helped a LOT. Invest some time and $ and see a trainer. ITs worth it! Get some basic information from her/him after indicating what it is that you are attempting to achive. As you said, there is so much information out there, it can certainly confuse a person.

So....go out there, hook up with a trainer and once you are set in the right direction, go ahead with your routine on your own. It makes so sense to invest in equipment only to find out later that you purchased the wrong kind/type.

Good luck!

nickdino · Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: brooklyn new york

...Your absolutely rite!..atleast somebody has been in my shoes..and u know how it feels....soo frustrating....anyway now i know....am working on it i beta get that $.lol.........this is a good lesson to all beginners outhere....
thanks alot....
nick.