As of Thursday I will have been lifting weights for seven days.
About a month ago I was 6'1'' and 240lbs, and am 20 years old. I improved my diet and lessened my calorie intake and I'm now 225lbs, but I want to start adding some muscle.
I began lifting with a friend last week on a fixed weight machine called Paramount Fitness or something, he has me doing the following: Curls(With free weights), lats, skullcrushers one day, then benching, military benching, shrugs the next, alternating.
We do what he calls Super sets, which is 3 sets of 20, reducing the weight by 20 lbs at rep 11.
Also, we started playing Tennis and swimming...
Am I doing the right thing to get stronger and faster? I know the Aerobic things like Tennis and Swimming just can't hurt, but I am not so sure on the workout or reps or anything of that nature.
All helpful information will be appreciated.
2007-03-14 17:48:28 · 4 answers · asked by nick o 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Added info due to 1st answer: I lost 15 lbs in a little over a month, yes.
I used to drink about eleven sodas a day and eat a ton of junk food, I cut that ALL out. All of it.
I also started taking a multivitamin with selenium, which is supposed to improve your metabolism or help maintain it.
I also began using Hydroxycut in spurts: I take it for a week and then ignore it for 2 or so...
2007-03-14 17:55:50 · update #1
As a beginner you should pyramid your sets. For example:
20x100
15x125
10x150
6x175
10x160
10x150
Always strive for more weight on the middle sets. Super sets are for more advanced lifters, certainly use them later on.
2007-03-14 17:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by James C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're on the right track. Keep it up but don't overdo it or you'll get sore. You should also start running on a track or by using a treadmill to get faster.
Protein shakes are a good way to bulk up too.
2007-03-14 17:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by x_h117 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You lost 15 pounds in one month with nothing but reducing calories and exercise?!? That's pretty... intense. I wouldn't go too all out hard-core. If you don't let your body get enough rest, you'll end up getting sick or injuring yourself.
2007-03-14 17:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds pretty good to me but I aint no expert I would answer better if i could.
2007-03-14 17:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by bobbylovesfootball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋