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Advice on routine, etc.
Hey,
Well, I’m fairly new to muscle building. I got a set of 2 dumbells and a barbell, with a selection of different weights last year and have been using them every now and then, nothing too strict.
I’m quite thin, not skinny… I do have a slight layer of fat covering my middle 
I’ve got fairly strong biceps and alright-ish pecs (well, alright for someone that doesn’t do strict workouts).
My question is what is the best thing for me to up my game? My goal is to overall build up my muscle in my arms, shoulders, pecs, and abs and also to lose that layer of fat! I’ve got my summer holidays coming up, in which time I can do as much as I need to, whenever I need to.
So please, any help would be great!
Ash
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July 26th, 2007 at 11:39 am
this is not an answer but a plea for someone to answer as this is my exact same goal
thanks
August 21st, 2007 at 2:56 pm
From reading ur question it sounds like you mite hav forgoten about ur back! its very important to train both agonist and antagonist(their opposing) muscles also as this will prevent you developing postural defects, it will also bring balance and thickness to your physique, for upper body pick 1 big compound (multi joint) excercise per body part and preform a full upper body workout 3 times a week, 3 sets 10-12 reps per exercise, when u feel ready or after a cuple of weeks include 1 more exercise per body part, also try to include some cycling r running for 25-35 min in ur programme about twice a week to help wit dat layer of fat and also to ensure that leg training isnt entirly neglected. a sample workout would be:
Bench Press, Bent Over Barbell Row, Military Press, Dumbbell/Barbell Shrugs, Dumbell Curls & Tricep Kickback; all 4 3 sets of 10-12
Progressing to include:
Dumbbell Fly, Bent Over dumbbell Row, Dumbell Lateral Raise, Barbell Upright Row, Barbell curls, Lying Barbell Tricep Extension
After increasing workout volume its also time to consider performing a 2-3 day split routine.