Goals To add as much muscle to my upper body as possible.
Workout Routine I work out once every other day in the afternoons. I do the following exercises:
-pushup
-bicep curl
-front raise
-lateral raise
-shoulder press
I alternate between these exercises pretty whilly nilly for about 45 minutes total. How can I work out more effectively? I hear all this talk about reps and sets, and have no idea how many I should be doing of either.
Diet I eat 3 meals daily and try to keep them protein centered. Lots of beans, nuts, meat, and I drink milk too. I also try to eat a lot of greens and other fresh uncooked vegetables. I'm also trying to cut down my sugar intake.
I was thinking about adding a multivitamin to my diet. And I've also been considering going even further and getting muscle building specific protein pills/mixes. And I'm also semi-considering creatine, but it seems kind of expensive, and I'm not a big fan of side effects. I've also been thinking of using caffeine pills to give me a boost during my workout. Any comments on vitamins/supplements/pills?
I'm pretty new to all of this so any (and I mean any) suggestions/advice/stories whatever would be appreciated.