Any working out advice?
 

So I bought a set of dumbbells today. I don't really know what to do with them, though. :-)

I've been doing some studying. I want to focus on upper-body strength, mostly. But this is the exercises I think I'm gonna do.

Bench Presses
Bent-over rows
Shoulder Presses
Lat pullovers (laying on your back, dumbbells over your head)
Upright rows
Squats
Maybe arms (though the core exercises should take care of them)

But what I DON'T know is how often to work out and when. Can I do this whole workout in one day? Like with circuit training? or should I do a conventional routine and split it up into two days?

It seems silly to only do four exercises in one day, you know. I just don't know crap about this stuff.

Do eleventy-hundred of all of them, twice a day.

Swear to God, you'll get ripped.

I was thinking 3x12 or 4x12. I don't want to be big at all. I want to have really low bodyweight, and just enough muscle to make my low bodyfat look good and not like I'm anorexic.

What's your goal?

BIG DADDY is one of several workout buffs around here that could give you really good advice. I try to rest a muscle group at least 3 days before working out again. Usually I do 1 day legs/core:1 day cardio:1 day upper body:1 day cardio and repeat.

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Full-body workout 3x a week.

http://www.builtforshow.com/

I've never heard of this guy, what does his workout regime entail and advise? I'm curious.

3x a week total body workouts, that's what.

He also has some chapters on nutrition etc.

Great book.

I would recommend that you browse exrx.net for visual training on proper range of motion in your given exercises, as well as peer-reviewed articles on various training techniques and faux-pas.

For workouts you can consult a place like t-nation.

Stay away from anyone who advertises a one-size-fits-all solution. They are charlatans. You should constantly be switching up your routine in order to avoid acclimation. Never do the same routine for more than 8 weeks.

Go buy one or two muscle/mens health magazines with different areas you want to work on.. You will get better info and pictures to go along with it..

Split it over your week. Make sure you stick to it. Slowly but surely is better than something quick that can go away when your burst or interest is gone.

Good luck.

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