Quote (bongtokess @ Mar 30 2010 01:03am)
Thanks for that site. What should I focus on primarily as a complete beginner. I think my legs look fine, even a little more toned, from working out on cardio machines but my stomach and love handles look flabby.
I just need a general idea of what I am trying to accomplish from the beginning so I can look into what exercises I should be doing further.
I would focus on something like this:
Day 1 - Bench Press, Incline Dumbbell Flies, Dips, Tricep Kickbacks, Skullcrushers
Day 2 - Deadlifts, Lat Pulldowns, Dumbbell Rows, Preacher Curls, Concentration Curls
Day 3 - Squats, Leg Extensions, Leg Curls, Military Press, Dumbbell Lateral Raises, Barbell Shrugs
Day 4 - OFF
Day 5 - Repeat day 1
Day 6 - Repeat day 2
Day 7 - repeat day 3
Day 8 - OFF
This plan is good for a person looking to burn up a lot of fat and still try to get some moderate muscular gains.
Do abs every other day (except for OFF days) in the form of hanging leg raises, V-crunches, and decline situps (roman chair)
Do 4 sets of each exercise with a pyramid rep scheme (start lighter with higher reps and finish heavier with lower reps)
For info on these exercises, check out bodybuilding.com and look at the exercise guide.