cs1992
05-07-2005, 04:38 PM
I have been working out three times a week for about 30-45 minutes. My goal is to gain about 10-15lbs of muscle. I am seeing some results, but would like to know if I should increase my "lifting" times to 1hr+.
How long does everyone here recommend a workout session shoud be?
How long does everyone here recommend a workout session shoud be?
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Naxis
05-07-2005, 06:38 PM
Are you doing a split or full body workout each time?
Guybrush
05-07-2005, 09:28 PM
Post your workout routine and your diet, age, gender.
hsas1999
05-08-2005, 07:59 AM
Here is my routine:
Tues & Sat: Upper Body (Chest, Arms and Shoulders) 45-50 minutes
Mon & Thurs: Legs, Glutes about 30 minutes
I do cardio on the other days.
I focus a lot on dumbbells because I exercise at home.
I am consuming about 100 grams of protein a day.
I am 30 years old , 6'2" 185lbs. I lost about 20lbs before I began lifting and this really helped tighten my stomach.
I have been doing this routine and varying my exercises for about 1 month.
I have noticed some toning and definition and am now motivated to stick with it.
My main goal is to gain about 15lbs of muscle, particularly in my arms.
Tues & Sat: Upper Body (Chest, Arms and Shoulders) 45-50 minutes
Mon & Thurs: Legs, Glutes about 30 minutes
I do cardio on the other days.
I focus a lot on dumbbells because I exercise at home.
I am consuming about 100 grams of protein a day.
I am 30 years old , 6'2" 185lbs. I lost about 20lbs before I began lifting and this really helped tighten my stomach.
I have been doing this routine and varying my exercises for about 1 month.
I have noticed some toning and definition and am now motivated to stick with it.
My main goal is to gain about 15lbs of muscle, particularly in my arms.
Husky McHusk
05-08-2005, 11:49 AM
If you are trying to put on 10-15 pounds of muscle you will need to consume more protein. Preferably a gram for every pound you weight (185) Try drinking shakes.
Naxis
05-08-2005, 05:37 PM
That split should be fine for now. But if you plateau in your muscle gain, you will have to change it up, whether you add weight, switch up your split, use different exercises or use things like pyramiding, drop sets and such. You need to keep the body from adapting to your workouts. And definitly lots of protein.
aznboy123
05-19-2005, 12:01 AM
mmm, when should I take in protein? before working out or after working out? or does it not matter?
Gutter9
05-19-2005, 12:08 AM
within 15 mins after working out is my ideal time
Gutter9
05-19-2005, 12:09 AM
within 15 mins after working out is my ideal time