Hey all. Just stumbled on this site and have been gathering as much info from previous threads as possible. Lots of good info. I never would have thought that fit people use the internet Anywho...2 months ago today I saw this site and was so motivated that I bought a SportBlock Dumbell Kit and have been hooked on upper body strengthening ever since. I was 5'7" and only 128lbs with almost too much metabolism. I could eat 3k calories daily and not gain a pound. Since lifting at home, my arms have nearly doubled in mass. I thought I would share my routine and get some advice/tips from the pros.

I have been working out at home only. I lift for 2 days, then rest 1. Normally takes 60-90 minutes to do 3 sets of everything while resting 2 minutes between each set. I do one set, move to a different workout, then eventually start back at the beginning (i.e. pushups, curls, situps, pushups, curls, situps, etc.)

Exercises:
Dumbells only. 3 sets each. One set equals: 40 pushups, 30 curls, 30 lunges, 20 front raises, 25 lying tricep extensions, 40 upright rows, 60 situps, and 15 one-arm rows. Cardio starts today.

Supplements:
One serving of creatine and whey protein once a day immediately after working out. I take a regular mens health daily vitamin.

Diet:
Not horrible, but not great either. Consists mostly of salads, lean cuisines, lean pockets, cereal, sandwiches, beef jerky, and subs. Some fruit, but not often. Occasionally pig out on Doritos.


I have increased in bulkiness so much that I bought an Elliptical Machine to start cardio. Too bad it's only a 13" stride length. I'm hoping to lower my body fat % and define my new muscles while still lifting weights. I pulled a thigh muscle as a teen while running track and never recovered, so it limits my leg workout.

Can I start doing cardio while maintaining my lifting routine without losing muscle? Should I change anything? I have been taking the creatine and protein as different servings but I just read that it's okay to mix them together. Glutamine necessary?

Thanks a ton in advance!

Anybody? I did my first cardio last night but now I'm worried since I read that you shouldn't do cardio and weight training at the same time.

I think you should try to get a gym membership to get some barbell lifting. And I also think 2 minutes rest between each set is too much. Try 30-90 seconds.

Good tip. I wondered if 2 was too long. Thanks.

I would rather buy a barbell set than get a membership if I needed it. NO good gyms in the area, and i love working out at home.

im guessing you are trying to get big and strong

3 sets each. One set equals: 40 pushups, 30 curls, 30 lunges, 20 front raises, 25 lying tricep extensions, 40 upright rows, 60 situps, and 15 one-arm rows.

all this is endurance training except the 3x15 one arm rows.
this routine is downright terrible if you are trying to get big.
you have to look into the forums and find info on fullbody routines. read the weight training 101 sticky. theres some full body threads around here that you can find easily.

remember. a good diet is more important than a good routine
sorry if it sounded mean. i want to help though.