advice needed for a workout regime

CK · 09-05-2008, 02:19 PM

We are trying to figure out a routine for my husband.

He wants to lose weight?????? currently he is 185lbs and is 5'8 . I was looking into the hypertrophy workouts, but I don't know if that is the best route to take???

I can post this in the diet forum as well but he works really hard during the day (b-pressure welder) so given that would the bodyweight x 10 still apply for a caloric def?

*Bunny* · 09-05-2008, 02:24 PM

Does he have access to a gym C?

Put him on a circuit/type plan, no?
Maybe 3-4 days of lifting only?

10 x bw is too low for the average male IMO, but others will disagree.

If he doesnt eat often or frequently, chances are him metabolism is a bit blah, so he has to give a full THREE WEEKS of 100% effort to eating healthy to kick start his met to where it will be at a good starting point.

CK · 09-05-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Bunny*

Does he have access to a gym C?

Put him on a circuit/type plan, no?
Maybe 3-4 days of lifting only?

10 x bw is too low for the average male IMO, but others will disagree.

If he doesnt eat often or frequently, chances are him metabolism is a bit blah, so he has to give a full THREE WEEKS of 100% effort to eating healthy to kick start his met to where it will be at a good starting point.

getting access tonight!!!!!

that was what I thought about the x10 cause he did it for one day and I think he friggin almost lost his mind.

the 3-4 days lifting is what I thought too cause it has been awhile for him, that is why I thought of the hypertrophy thing, so his body can condition allaround yes no??? the hypertrophy thing is a wee bit confusing to me, and of course he is at work so he will probably understand better when he reads it.

*Bunny* · 09-05-2008, 02:34 PM

Honestly, if he gets it then that's cool, but it can overcomplicate things if he doesn't...

If all else fails, start simple, and get in there to begin something.

Like

Lower Body (more compound movements)
Upper Body (more compound movements)
Off
Lower Body (more isolateral movements)
Upper Body (more isolateral movements)
Off
Off

or a 4 day split like these
4 Day Split Workout: Back & Biceps / Chest & Triceps / Thighs / Shoulders, Calves & Abs
or
4 Day Split Workout: Torso Pull / Torso Push / Leg & Arm Pull / Leg & Arm Push

Off can be cardio days, at least ONE day off from everything a week.

Here are a bunch of templates

ExRx Weight Training Workout Templates

CK · 09-05-2008, 02:42 PM

what came to my mind "keep it simple stupid (me being the stupid, and no I didn't think you were calling me that" LOL, just what came to my mind LMAO.

thank you, now just one more question.... what is reasoning for push and pull? it probably is a stupid question but refer to above statement LOL

(you must spread more rep before giving some to bunny)

*Bunny* · 09-05-2008, 02:45 PM

reading time!!!

I like this explanation.

CK · 09-05-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Bunny*

reading time!!!

I like this explanation.

I may try that myself!

*Bunny* · 09-05-2008, 03:14 PM

Let us know how it works for you !!!

A L · 09-05-2008, 03:15 PM

The madcow 5x5 worked best for me.

*Bunny* · 09-05-2008, 03:17 PM

^^ To lose 'weight'?

Liar liar pants on fire

*Bunny* · 09-05-2008, 03:18 PM

Perhaps BMJ can chime in on caloric intake.

A L · 09-05-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Bunny*

^^ To lose 'weight'?

Liar liar pants on fire

I went from 248 to 195 doing that routine. You had my diet in check, but I was doing some form of the 5x5 that entire time.

*Bunny* · 09-05-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A L

I went from 248 to 195 doing that routine. You had my diet in check, but I was doing some form of the 5x5 that entire time.

CK · 09-05-2008, 03:41 PM

he didn't like the 5x5 (not sure of his reasoning) looking more into the push/pull for me

..... he just phoned and said he wants to do whatever I am doing LOL.

*Bunny* · 09-05-2008, 03:44 PM

Knowing you girl, I think you'll enjoy it.

Be sure to select exercises from that list, you can vary every week as well if you need to have constant change.

It's just the plans and you are the architect.

I think you will do well with it.

09-05-2008, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
CK I will again and better! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oh Canada Posts: 3,076 Rep Power: 141877	advice needed for a workout regime We are trying to figure out a routine for my husband. He wants to lose weight?????? currently he is 185lbs and is 5'8 . I was looking into the hypertrophy workouts, but I don't know if that is the best route to take??? I can post this in the diet forum as well but he works really hard during the day (b-pressure welder) so given that would the bodyweight x 10 still apply for a caloric def? __________________ badgergrl - "Sometimes I have to make my body do the work and just believe that my mind will eventually catch up....and it usually does!"

09-05-2008, 02:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bunny Rara avis Bunnylicious Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere over the Rainbow... Posts: 8,884 Rep Power: 481869	Does he have access to a gym C? Put him on a circuit/type plan, no? Maybe 3-4 days of lifting only? 10 x bw is too low for the average male IMO, but others will disagree. If he doesnt eat often or frequently, chances are him metabolism is a bit blah, so he has to give a full THREE WEEKS of 100% effort to eating healthy to kick start his met to where it will be at a good starting point. __________________ *Brief $Bunny$ History......New Log: Time To DeFluff The Bunny* Please help a Good Cause ....... Start your Albums Anafit Sponsored Athlete - The AF Store

09-05-2008, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bunny Rara avis Bunnylicious Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere over the Rainbow... Posts: 8,884 Rep Power: 481869	Honestly, if he gets it then that's cool, but it can overcomplicate things if he doesn't... If all else fails, start simple, and get in there to begin something. Like Lower Body (more compound movements) Upper Body (more compound movements) Off Lower Body (more isolateral movements) Upper Body (more isolateral movements) Off Off or a 4 day split like these 4 Day Split Workout: Back & Biceps / Chest & Triceps / Thighs / Shoulders, Calves & Abs or 4 Day Split Workout: Torso Pull / Torso Push / Leg & Arm Pull / Leg & Arm Push Off can be cardio days, at least ONE day off from everything a week. Here are a bunch of templates ExRx Weight Training Workout Templates __________________ *Brief $Bunny$ History......New Log: Time To DeFluff The Bunny* Please help a Good Cause ....... Start your Albums Anafit Sponsored Athlete - The AF Store

09-05-2008, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
CK I will again and better! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oh Canada Posts: 3,076 Rep Power: 141877	what came to my mind "keep it simple stupid (me being the stupid, and no I didn't think you were calling me that" LOL, just what came to my mind LMAO. thank you, now just one more question.... what is reasoning for push and pull? it probably is a stupid question but refer to above statement LOL (you must spread more rep before giving some to bunny) __________________ badgergrl - "Sometimes I have to make my body do the work and just believe that my mind will eventually catch up....and it usually does!"

09-05-2008, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bunny Rara avis Bunnylicious Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere over the Rainbow... Posts: 8,884 Rep Power: 481869	reading time!!! I like this explanation. __________________ *Brief $Bunny$ History......New Log: Time To DeFluff The Bunny* Please help a Good Cause ....... Start your Albums Anafit Sponsored Athlete - The AF Store

09-05-2008, 03:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bunny Rara avis Bunnylicious Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere over the Rainbow... Posts: 8,884 Rep Power: 481869	Let us know how it works for you !!! __________________ *Brief $Bunny$ History......New Log: Time To DeFluff The Bunny* Please help a Good Cause ....... Start your Albums Anafit Sponsored Athlete - The AF Store

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A L YOKED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Controlled Aggression Posts: 2,996 Rep Power: 251257	The madcow 5x5 worked best for me.

09-05-2008, 03:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bunny Rara avis Bunnylicious Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere over the Rainbow... Posts: 8,884 Rep Power: 481869	^^ To lose 'weight'? Liar liar pants on fire __________________ *Brief $Bunny$ History......New Log: Time To DeFluff The Bunny* Please help a Good Cause ....... Start your Albums Anafit Sponsored Athlete - The AF Store

09-05-2008, 03:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bunny Rara avis Bunnylicious Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere over the Rainbow... Posts: 8,884 Rep Power: 481869	Perhaps BMJ can chime in on caloric intake. __________________ *Brief $Bunny$ History......New Log: Time To DeFluff The Bunny* Please help a Good Cause ....... Start your Albums Anafit Sponsored Athlete - The AF Store

09-05-2008, 03:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
CK I will again and better! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oh Canada Posts: 3,076 Rep Power: 141877	he didn't like the 5x5 (not sure of his reasoning) looking more into the push/pull for me ..... he just phoned and said he wants to do whatever I am doing LOL. __________________ badgergrl - "Sometimes I have to make my body do the work and just believe that my mind will eventually catch up....and it usually does!"

09-05-2008, 03:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bunny Rara avis Bunnylicious Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere over the Rainbow... Posts: 8,884 Rep Power: 481869	Knowing you girl, I think you'll enjoy it. Be sure to select exercises from that list, you can vary every week as well if you need to have constant change. It's just the plans and you are the architect. I think you will do well with it. __________________ *Brief $Bunny$ History......New Log: Time To DeFluff The Bunny* Please help a Good Cause ....... Start your Albums