
Originally Posted by
ScotchGuard
I worked back today but my arms were so pumped I could hardly move them. Since my goal is to gain 10lbs of lean muscle mass over the next 12 weeks I decided to work medium weights and more reps. My back workout consists mainly of pull ups.
BACK WORKOUT
Warmup:
Pull Downs 100lbs x 10reps x 4 sets
Workout
Wide Grip Pull Ups x 10reps x 5 sets
Regular Grip Pull Ups x 10reps x 5 sets
BICEPS WORKOUT
Warmup:
Dumbell Curls 20lbs x 10reps x 4sets
Workout
Barbell curls 75lbs x 10reps x 4 sets
Dumbell curls 35lbs x 10reps x 4 sets
Is there are workout routine where I can gain more strength without getting too large? It seems like an oxymoron, strength without the size, but I would like to stay at about 185lbs to 190lbs but be able to bench press 350lbs. When I was 17yo I weighted 128lbs but was able to bench press 265lbs one rep max. Those hay days are over for me. My joints can't take that kind of pressure. Even if I could bench 300lbs, which I can't, my joints would probably give out before my muscles.
I'm still taking creatine as well as L-Glutamin. Should I continue these supplements during my cycle? I've read that creatine made some bodybuilders feel "bloated" but I don't feel bloated at all. I just feel pumped. I appreciate the feedback.