The reason I wanted to change my focus was because I actually started noticing the physical changes in my body more than I had before. About a year and a half ago I finally started exercising regularly for the first time in my life and I weighed in at about 280-85 pounds. Now, depending on diet/water intake, I vary anywhere from 240-55 pounds. Thats fine and all but I started noticing my lower body was starting to look more thing than my upper body was. I had strong arms, bigger shoulders and a strong chest but my legs started looking puny. That is the reason I decided to focus on my deadlift over my bench press.
My workout changed from a three day split to a four day split. I had to do the four day split since I added the full leg workout day. Doing this split also helped me give my body more of a rest. Here is how my new workout plan looks like:
day one - I workout my chest and triceps with a sprinkle of abdominals
day two - I will workout my back and biceps
day off - I would do solely cardio (jog/bike) with some abs
day three - I work on my shoulders and traps
day off - again i would do cardio with abs
day four - DREADED LEG DAY
day off - this is the last day off i usually take the day off completely after legs
Along with changing my workout, I had to learn how to properly do the deadlifts. I believe this was the part that took me the longest i think since I had my form all wrong to begin with. I had a friend go workout with me and watched some videos to really get it down. I finally got it down and finally starting to see some progress on my legs.
I used this series of videos to help me out with my deadlift form. I learned quite a bit from this guy as well. I recommend everyone to watch the series. I only posted the first video so if anyone is interested just look up the rest of the videos on youtube.
Wow man that workout schedule looks ridiculous :S good luck
ReplyDeleteJust started getting back into working out myself. Will follow for progress. Good luck.
ReplyDeletehahaha LEG DAY
ReplyDeleteMan this just reminds me of how I really should be working out myself...
ReplyDeleteBench press is overrated. Do dumb bell bench presses instead.
ReplyDeleteRemember to keep to it, don't slack off!
ReplyDeletehaha wow man, keep it up.
ReplyDeleteI'll stick to wii fit, though!
wow, cool blog! You're dedicated!
ReplyDeleteTry to suffer through whole weider areobic six
ReplyDeleteYou Exercise!!!!! I just drink, playstation, fap to Asian girls.
ReplyDeleteYou should take a day off every other day, or so!
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for the comment, i'll follow you :D
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck with plan.
ReplyDeletethat is quite a workout!
ReplyDeletebtw like your blog
You seem like a very dedicated person. Keep it up, man! Don't slack!
ReplyDeletebig work out!
ReplyDeletei would suggest more cardio but that is only my opinion
keep working, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteit's good plan, good luck ;)
ReplyDeleteI just started something similar again for the summer. I hate legs, legs, legs, legs.
ReplyDeletepoor leg day
ReplyDeleteKeep it up dude, always have your motivation in you mind! It's all about consistency.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get ripped dude!
ReplyDeleteripptoes an idiot
ReplyDeleteLegs aren't so bad. I enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to start excersising for a while.. Currently trying to get a better diet so I actually have energy during the day.
ReplyDeletei have to star working out
ReplyDeleteThis actually looks like a good idea. I really do need a personal trainer cuz i just go to the gym and do what feels right. and i dont think thats as good as people like you telling me whats best. thanks man.
ReplyDeleteI use to work out all parts of the body the same day... its more equilibrated for me
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
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