Beginners routine
This is a typical beginner routine. This routine is to be done 3 times per week MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY. It can be used by Male and Female.
Try to use as much weight as possible (WITHOUT STRAINING).
Don't feel confined to the same exercises, experiment with different exercises till you find the ones that are comfortable for you. Don't let your routine become routine.
THIS IS A PYRAMID PRINCIPLE (see below), as you decrease the reps you increase the weight. This workout is to be done for 6 Months before advancing to the intermediate stage
Bench Press (CHEST): 12 Reps, 10, 10, 8
Barbell Curl (BICEPS): 12, 10, 10
French Press (TRICEPS): 12, 10, 10
Lat pulldown(LATS): 12, 10, 10, 8
Shoulder Press (SHOULDERS): 12, 10, 10
Leg curl (THIGH): 12, 10, 10
Leg press (THIGH): 12, 10, 10, 8
Crunches (ABS): 2x20 Reps
Bodybuilding for Intermediates
A Intermediate approach to bodybuilding: 4 DAYS PER WEEK
This is a typical intermediate routine. Each body part is to be worked 2 times per week, MONDAY- TUESDAY / THURSDAY-FRIDAY. It can be used by Male and Female. Try to use as much weight as possible (WITHOUT STRAINING). Don't feel confined to the same exercises, experiment with different exercises till you find the ones that are comfortable for you. Don't let your routine become routine.
This is a PYRAMID PRINCIPLE (see below), as you decrease the reps you increase the weight. This workout is to be done for 6 Months before advancing to the ADVANCED stage.
MONDAY/THURSDAY (Chest, biceps, triceps)
BENCH PRESS : 5 sets (12 reps, 10 reps, 10 reps, 8 reps, 6 reps)
DUMBELL FLYES: 3 setsx 12-15 reps
BARBELL CURL: 4 sets (12 reps, 10 reps, 8 reps, 6 reps)
PREACHER CURL: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
SEATED TRICEPS PRESS: 4 sets x 12-8
CABLE TRICEPS EXTENSION : 4 sets x 12-8
CRUNCHES: 2 sets x 20 reps SEATED LEGS TUCKS: 2 sets x 20 reps
TUESDAY/FRIDAY (Back, Shoulders, Legs)
LAT PULL-DOWNS: 5 sets x 12-8
BENT OVER ROW: 4 sets x 12-8
SEATED SHOULDER PRESS: 5 sets x 12-8 reps
SIDE_LATERALS: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
LEG PRESS: 5 sets x 15- 8 reps
LEG EXTENSION: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
LEG CURL: 4 sets x 15-10 reps