hello,
i used to workout a bunch in highschool. i got my bench pretty high for someone my size. since then college has turned me into a beer drinking, tail chasing, lazy bum. i'm back into working out (on week 6 now) and i want results, damnit!
i'd like to share my stats, workout, and diet and i'd like to hear yall's opinion. also, keep in mind that i want huge biceps and chest...although they are both kinda week points for me, i'm determined to get them big.
8-5-3 means three sets of eight reps, then five reps, then three reps, usually middle and/or last set is to failure.
stats:
22 years old, 5'8'', 145lbs
workout:
day 1:
bench 8-5-3
incline or decline bench 8-5-3
cable or machine flys 8-5-3
3 different tricep exercises each 8-5-3
3x25 incline situps
day 2:
3 different back exercises 8-5-3
4-5 different bicep exercises 8-5-3
5x25 crunches
day 3:
4-5 different leg exercises 8-5-3
shrugs 8-5-3
same chest routine as day 1
3x25 leg raises
day 4:
same bi routine as day 2
5x25 ab machine
diet:
smoothie (25g protein)
oatmeal
meaty spagetti (20g protein?)
meaty spagetti (20g protein?)
eggwhite omlett (30g protein)
steamed veggies
eggwhite omlett (30g protein)
i've been doing this for about 6 weeks now. no six pack, no huge biceps, no huge chest. whats the deal?? =)
am i overworking my bi's and chest? they don't stay sore for more than a day, so i figured putting them on a two day cycle is fine. also, what do yall think about the 8-5-3 routine? am i not doing enough reps? i am using a lot of weight, i usually fail on the middle and/or last set. i haven't gained any weight either since i've started...arg.
thanks a ton for the help,
christopher