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balefire88 · 07-17-2006, 11:47 AM

Hi,
I've just started working about about 2 weeks ago. My current goals are pretty modest: to gain about 10-15 lbs (hopefully all of it in the upper body). I've talked to a couple of people about workouts, but my own work schedule, home life and work situation is dictating what I can and cannot do. Please comment on my plan and suggest changes.

My weights: 2 adjustable dumbells (40 lbs in weight total, or 20lbs each).

My workout schedule:
Biceps & Back -- Day 1
Chest & Triceps -- Day 2
Shoulders & Abs -- Day 3
Repeat

The specific excercises are alternating curls (biceps), forget what the name is for the back, pushups for chest, overhead curls? (triceps), side raises (shoulders) and "The ab roller" for abs (got it from a friend, seems decent).

I'm not putting aside any days for a rest. Keeping to a good schedule is something I really need to stay on task. Is this bad? Should I try and rest on day 4 and then repeat? If it is better to rest atleast one day, I can try and work it into my schedule. However, I definitely can't do a rest day every other day (as someone suggested to me).

I know a gym would be better, but my financial situation doesn't really allow for it.

The specific excercise plan is to do 3 sets going from 10 to 8 to 6 reps for each muscle group. So each, its a total of 6 sets, and to max out those two groups by the end. Should I be trying to do multiple types of excercises for each muscle group, or is one excercise and 3 sets of it enough?

I don't really have any plans for cardio, my endurance is quite good as I used to be a runner. I do, however, play tennis or basketball about twice to three times a week. This happens whenever my friends want to play. Should I not workout on these days? If I can do both, does the order matter?

Nutrition: I eat quite healthy, so I'm not to worried about that. I did get advice that I should eat some protein directly after my workout. That person suggested eggs or tuna. I can't bring tuna home, so that leaves eggs. But I'm worried about cholestrol (especially if I work out everyday).

Thanks a lot.

07-17-2006, 11:47 AM	#28 (permalink)
balefire88 Tilted	Hi, I've just started working about about 2 weeks ago. My current goals are pretty modest: to gain about 10-15 lbs (hopefully all of it in the upper body). I've talked to a couple of people about workouts, but my own work schedule, home life and work situation is dictating what I can and cannot do. Please comment on my plan and suggest changes. My weights: 2 adjustable dumbells (40 lbs in weight total, or 20lbs each). My workout schedule: Biceps & Back -- Day 1 Chest & Triceps -- Day 2 Shoulders & Abs -- Day 3 Repeat The specific excercises are alternating curls (biceps), forget what the name is for the back, pushups for chest, overhead curls? (triceps), side raises (shoulders) and "The ab roller" for abs (got it from a friend, seems decent). I'm not putting aside any days for a rest. Keeping to a good schedule is something I really need to stay on task. Is this bad? Should I try and rest on day 4 and then repeat? If it is better to rest atleast one day, I can try and work it into my schedule. However, I definitely can't do a rest day every other day (as someone suggested to me). I know a gym would be better, but my financial situation doesn't really allow for it. The specific excercise plan is to do 3 sets going from 10 to 8 to 6 reps for each muscle group. So each, its a total of 6 sets, and to max out those two groups by the end. Should I be trying to do multiple types of excercises for each muscle group, or is one excercise and 3 sets of it enough? I don't really have any plans for cardio, my endurance is quite good as I used to be a runner. I do, however, play tennis or basketball about twice to three times a week. This happens whenever my friends want to play. Should I not workout on these days? If I can do both, does the order matter? Nutrition: I eat quite healthy, so I'm not to worried about that. I did get advice that I should eat some protein directly after my workout. That person suggested eggs or tuna. I can't bring tuna home, so that leaves eggs. But I'm worried about cholestrol (especially if I work out everyday). Thanks a lot. __________________ "Today is the beginning of the rest of your life." Last edited by balefire88; 07-17-2006 at 11:49 AM..