Im trying to build muscle mass , i eat alot and i work out 1 muscle a day.
I do not run , i am built with muscles i work out my abs alot but still have a stomace my abs only show when im in the situp position

i want to know if i start to jogg if im going to get smaller and lose muscle mass , i want to burn my stomace and get more fit but do not want to lose muscles or get slim what should i do ?

Im trying to build muscle mass , i eat alot and i work out 1 muscle a day.
I do not run , i am built with muscles i work out my abs alot but still have a stomace my abs only show when im in the situp position

i want to know if i start to jogg if im going to get smaller and lose muscle mass , i want to burn my stomace and get more fit but do not want to lose muscles or get slim what should i do ?

I’m trying to get some ideas on some good work out schedules and I’m interested in learning what type of schedules some of you all have. I hear so much from people sometimes I wonder what the best schedule is.

Right now I can only really think of a 4 day plan

Monday–chest

Tuesday—biceps/triceps—(is it okay to do both on same day?)

Wednesday–Legs

Thursday—Shoulders

I usually run everyday, sit ups everyday.

Current Stats

6′2
190
chest: 42
bicep: 17
neck : 17
waist: 32
i’m a small frame guy……(7in wrists) but i thought for my frame i had a decent shape to me. i was reading another person personal stats and his height and weight were comparable to mine but his biceps and neck were a little smaller(3in) and his waist was a little bigger (2in). So i’m assuming im a little more muscular than this guy, but our chests were about the same. For my frame is a 42in chest small and if so what kind i do to increase it?

my routine is
day 1 push—-flat bench, incline, db flys
day 2 pull—–machine rows, , reverse flys, shrugs(sometimes)
day 3 leg—–deadlifts, hyperextensions, hamstring curls
day 4 off
day 5 push—-close grip bench, seated millitary press
day 6 pull——pulldowns, close grip weighted pullups,
day 7 leg——-squats, calf raises, leg extensions
day 8 off
my rep range differs. one week i do 8-9 reps, increasing the weight after each set with 3min R.I. . another week i do 10-12 reps, not increasing the weight with same R.I. . for the third week i lower my R.I. to 1min

I’m trying to get some ideas on some good work out schedules and I’m interested in learning what type of schedules some of you all have. I hear so much from people sometimes I wonder what the best schedule is.

Right now I can only really think of a 4 day plan

Monday–chest

Tuesday—biceps/triceps—(is it okay to do both on same day?)

Wednesday–Legs

Thursday—Shoulders

I usually run everyday, sit ups everyday.

So I just moved to Charleston SC to begin my semester of college. I started at the gym that college students get a membership to (included in our tuition). I ran in to a few problems right away and I was wondering if you all might be able to help me out!

1. They don’t have a belt for me to do weighted dips with. I had been doing 3 sets x10 reps of dips with a 45 lb. plate hanging from me. Any advice on what I can do to to maybe replace the dips or a creative way to add weight without a belt?

2. No decline bench for me to do weighted decline sit-ups. Twice a week I usually do 3×15 sets of decline sit up holding a 45 lb. plate across my chest. I really enjoy doing decline sit ups and now I cannot. Any advice on something I can add to replace them or a creative way to do them without a decline bench?

3. This one I am a little unsure of. I seem have down down in the weight I am lifting on all the machines. Free weights have stayed the same but cable fly’s and cable rows (and a few others) were unbelievably difficult. I had to decrease my fly’s by 15 LBS! It was really disappointing. The machines at this gym are a little bit older and the movements just don’t feel as smooth. Any idea why this might be happening?

Current Stats

6′2
190
chest: 42
bicep: 17
neck : 17
waist: 32
i’m a small frame guy……(7in wrists) but i thought for my frame i had a decent shape to me. i was reading another person personal stats and his height and weight were comparable to mine but his biceps and neck were a little smaller(3in) and his waist was a little bigger (2in). So i’m assuming im a little more muscular than this guy, but our chests were about the same. For my frame is a 42in chest small and if so what kind i do to increase it?

my routine is
day 1 push—-flat bench, incline, db flys
day 2 pull—–machine rows, , reverse flys, shrugs(sometimes)
day 3 leg—–deadlifts, hyperextensions, hamstring curls
day 4 off
day 5 push—-close grip bench, seated millitary press
day 6 pull——pulldowns, close grip weighted pullups,
day 7 leg——-squats, calf raises, leg extensions
day 8 off
my rep range differs. one week i do 8-9 reps, increasing the weight after each set with 3min R.I. . another week i do 10-12 reps, not increasing the weight with same R.I. . for the third week i lower my R.I. to 1min

Which is the better unilateral exercise? I don’t know which one to add to my lower routine.

So I just moved to Charleston SC to begin my semester of college. I started at the gym that college students get a membership to (included in our tuition). I ran in to a few problems right away and I was wondering if you all might be able to help me out!

1. They don’t have a belt for me to do weighted dips with. I had been doing 3 sets x10 reps of dips with a 45 lb. plate hanging from me. Any advice on what I can do to to maybe replace the dips or a creative way to add weight without a belt?

2. No decline bench for me to do weighted decline sit-ups. Twice a week I usually do 3×15 sets of decline sit up holding a 45 lb. plate across my chest. I really enjoy doing decline sit ups and now I cannot. Any advice on something I can add to replace them or a creative way to do them without a decline bench?

3. This one I am a little unsure of. I seem have down down in the weight I am lifting on all the machines. Free weights have stayed the same but cable fly’s and cable rows (and a few others) were unbelievably difficult. I had to decrease my fly’s by 15 LBS! It was really disappointing. The machines at this gym are a little bit older and the movements just don’t feel as smooth. Any idea why this might be happening?

Ok I have been using the gym on and off for over 10 years, I have done full body workouts and 4 day splits with and without cardio. I have only ever done this to remain slim and had a caloric intake of around 1500-1800 calories per day. I have been on diets for as long as i can remember but I wanna get more muscular now and bulk up at bit. Im taking in around 3000 cal per day so have got my diet pretty soreted. The only thing I cant make my mind up on is my training.

Ive read about Bill Starr 5×5 which sounds good, Ive read about 3 full body workouts per week, Ive read about 4 day split routines etc etc.

So Im now non the wiser when it comes to making my own plan.

Current stats

6ft 3 in
184 lbs
34in waist
41 inch chest
14 inch bicep
15in neck
24inch thigh

Id like to gain about a 14lb in healthy muscle drop a couple of inches off my waist and grow every where else. Can you have a look at the below and advise if Im on the right track with my training many thanks to you all

3 x per week full body workouts using free weights

Bench Press 4 sets 8-10 reps
Squat 4 sets 8-10 reps
Deadlift 2 sets 10-12 reps
Pull ups 2 sets 8-10 reps
Barbell row 2 sets 8-10 reps
Standing shoulder press bar bell 2 sets 8-10 reps
D/bell arm curls 2 sets 8-10 reps
Triceps dips 3 sets to failure
3 x 25 reps leg raises
3x 25 reps crunches

Im not doing any cardio at present do you think I should?

Do you guys thinks this is my best way forward???? Many thanks:hmmm: