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talizman · 26-10-2005, 09:11 PM

Hi all, just registered and I'm going to post a question that'll have been asked a million times!

Allow me to apologise in advance for the saga........

Bit about me.....

I'm 28 (almost), 6'2", 15 stone and 19% bodyfat.

I've trained in Taekwon-Do since I was twelve and this has been my main activity during adult life.

I've decided to get in better shape and want my routines structured from an informed standpoint rather than just doing the rounds of the machines at the gym without actually knowing what I'm doing!

My goals are to get the fat down and definition, strength and endurance up. I'm not keen on huge size gain, but a bit would be cool. The reason I don't want huge size is for my TKD training/competing.

I also don't need legs included in my sessions as I'm happy with the TKD leg work.

So, I need a routine for upper body.... a few questions.....

Should each muscle/group be worked on its own or is it okay to work multiple groups together?

Am I right in saying that the areas are split into -:
1) chest
2) shoulders
3) arms (biceps and triceps)
4) abs
5) back (should this be split upper and lower?)

If my weekly routine is split over 3 sessions, how should I fit these body parts in?

Session 1/2/3 - body part? sets? reps? etc etc

Also, how do I calculate the right weight/sets/reps etc?

Could someone give me an example of which body parts should be worked together for maximum benefit?

Should abs be worked at every session?

Sorry for all the questions but I really have little idea about what I'm doing!

26-10-2005, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
talizman Newbie Trainer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	Newbie advice Hi all, just registered and I'm going to post a question that'll have been asked a million times! Allow me to apologise in advance for the saga........ Bit about me..... I'm 28 (almost), 6'2", 15 stone and 19% bodyfat. I've trained in Taekwon-Do since I was twelve and this has been my main activity during adult life. I've decided to get in better shape and want my routines structured from an informed standpoint rather than just doing the rounds of the machines at the gym without actually knowing what I'm doing! My goals are to get the fat down and definition, strength and endurance up. I'm not keen on huge size gain, but a bit would be cool. The reason I don't want huge size is for my TKD training/competing. I also don't need legs included in my sessions as I'm happy with the TKD leg work. So, I need a routine for upper body.... a few questions..... Should each muscle/group be worked on its own or is it okay to work multiple groups together? Am I right in saying that the areas are split into -: 1) chest 2) shoulders 3) arms (biceps and triceps) 4) abs 5) back (should this be split upper and lower?) If my weekly routine is split over 3 sessions, how should I fit these body parts in? Session 1/2/3 - body part? sets? reps? etc etc Also, how do I calculate the right weight/sets/reps etc? Could someone give me an example of which body parts should be worked together for maximum benefit? Should abs be worked at every session? Sorry for all the questions but I really have little idea about what I'm doing!