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Coll Storm · 07-14-2005, 07:38 PM

Hey everyone,

I need some advice on lifting weights, gaining weight, ect.. ect...

I'll first give you the background information. I'm the short ( 5'4" ) skinny ( 129 lbs ) guy that people would have picked on in highschool, if I gave them a chance; but I didn't so that point is moot.

However, I'm short, skinny, and for the longest time didn't have any desire to exercise; because I was short/skinny and didn't feel that I needed to.

Until last year when I decided that it was time for me to look in the mirror and get motivated. I started lifting weights and started to see results about a month and a half later.

Then I was injured. My back started to spasm and I had to go do physcal therapy. A practice that takes your hard earned cash and tells you things that you already should know. They gave me stretching exercises for my back that I was already doing months before.

So, after that I was weary about getting back into the gym and it wouldn't had matter; because I ran into more bad luck when I found out, that I had a groin pull. It was a result of me throwing out my back. I never know that it was all connected, until the doctor told me. I was sent back to physical therapy.

It's a year later. My work ( I work in childcare ) decided that they were going to lead the children into a new way of thinking, by having them eat healthier, watch less TV/play less video games, and get physically active for at least 20 minutes a day doing activities.

This inspired me and three weeks ago, I got back into the gym. I started out rather slowly with lifting 5/10 pounds for my arms and chest. After about a week of that I noticed that it wasn't much of a challenge. So, I upped it to 10-20 pounds for most activities.

I eat on a normal basis and have been drinking protein shakes at breakfast time and dinner time. I also drink one after my workouts. I'm also drinking water like a mofo.

This is also my workout plan so far. It started three weeks ago. I'm working with a limited number of machines and dumbells that go up to 30lbs each. All exercises are started with a 20 minute bike ride/or treadmill and stretching. I lift 10 reps/3 or 4 sets.

1st day: Chest/Biceps
2nd day: Legs/ ( I haven't started abs yet, but will soon. I'm being careful with my back )
3rd day: shoulders/tricep
4th day: back
5th day: rest

All exercises are finished with a 10 minute cooldown ( bike or tread ) and stretching.

I then start over with day 1. I won't lie... there's been a couple of days where I have taken two days off, but have walked 3 miles instead. ( It's part of a walking club that I do on my time with parents & their children. )

An example of my chest exercise... and I have switched it up, because I know the muscles respond by tricking them.

My routine from 7/10 in order with about 30 sec. - 1 min. of rest between exercises.

Dumbell chest press: 40lbs 10 reps/4 sets
Dumbell arm curls: 20lbs 10 reps/4 sets
Dumbell butterfly: 40lbs 10 reps/ 4 sets
Dumbell sitting arm curls: 20lbs 10reps/ 4 sets
Decline Push Ups (using my bodyweight w/ workout bench ): 15reps/ 4 sets
Arm curl machine: 50lbs 10reps/ 4 sets

I want to know how this is for exercise. Like I said... I don't have much to work with, and I know that at one point I'll hit a wall, and not gain anything. When that time comes, I'll look into joining a local gym with more machines.

Also, I'm lucky enough to have this gym to myself. I can work out at 3am if I wanted, but usually work out at 6:30pm and last until about 8:15pm.

Anyhow, do you think this routine will help build muscle ( and weight )? Can any of you offer me advice???

Thanks for any and all help!

07-14-2005, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Coll Storm Crazy Location: Boston	I need some newbie advice. Hey everyone, I need some advice on lifting weights, gaining weight, ect.. ect... I'll first give you the background information. I'm the short ( 5'4" ) skinny ( 129 lbs ) guy that people would have picked on in highschool, if I gave them a chance; but I didn't so that point is moot. However, I'm short, skinny, and for the longest time didn't have any desire to exercise; because I was short/skinny and didn't feel that I needed to. Until last year when I decided that it was time for me to look in the mirror and get motivated. I started lifting weights and started to see results about a month and a half later. Then I was injured. My back started to spasm and I had to go do physcal therapy. A practice that takes your hard earned cash and tells you things that you already should know. They gave me stretching exercises for my back that I was already doing months before. So, after that I was weary about getting back into the gym and it wouldn't had matter; because I ran into more bad luck when I found out, that I had a groin pull. It was a result of me throwing out my back. I never know that it was all connected, until the doctor told me. I was sent back to physical therapy. It's a year later. My work ( I work in childcare ) decided that they were going to lead the children into a new way of thinking, by having them eat healthier, watch less TV/play less video games, and get physically active for at least 20 minutes a day doing activities. This inspired me and three weeks ago, I got back into the gym. I started out rather slowly with lifting 5/10 pounds for my arms and chest. After about a week of that I noticed that it wasn't much of a challenge. So, I upped it to 10-20 pounds for most activities. I eat on a normal basis and have been drinking protein shakes at breakfast time and dinner time. I also drink one after my workouts. I'm also drinking water like a mofo. This is also my workout plan so far. It started three weeks ago. I'm working with a limited number of machines and dumbells that go up to 30lbs each. All exercises are started with a 20 minute bike ride/or treadmill and stretching. I lift 10 reps/3 or 4 sets. 1st day: Chest/Biceps 2nd day: Legs/ ( I haven't started abs yet, but will soon. I'm being careful with my back ) 3rd day: shoulders/tricep 4th day: back 5th day: rest All exercises are finished with a 10 minute cooldown ( bike or tread ) and stretching. I then start over with day 1. I won't lie... there's been a couple of days where I have taken two days off, but have walked 3 miles instead. ( It's part of a walking club that I do on my time with parents & their children. ) An example of my chest exercise... and I have switched it up, because I know the muscles respond by tricking them. My routine from 7/10 in order with about 30 sec. - 1 min. of rest between exercises. Dumbell chest press: 40lbs 10 reps/4 sets Dumbell arm curls: 20lbs 10 reps/4 sets Dumbell butterfly: 40lbs 10 reps/ 4 sets Dumbell sitting arm curls: 20lbs 10reps/ 4 sets Decline Push Ups (using my bodyweight w/ workout bench ): 15reps/ 4 sets Arm curl machine: 50lbs 10reps/ 4 sets I want to know how this is for exercise. Like I said... I don't have much to work with, and I know that at one point I'll hit a wall, and not gain anything. When that time comes, I'll look into joining a local gym with more machines. Also, I'm lucky enough to have this gym to myself. I can work out at 3am if I wanted, but usually work out at 6:30pm and last until about 8:15pm. Anyhow, do you think this routine will help build muscle ( and weight )? Can any of you offer me advice??? Thanks for any and all help!