To all sifus out there..just wanna ask if there is any gym routine for beginners like me..

i want to target my arm, chest, abdomen, and back muscles to become toned..i'm not going for big muscles, just going for toned muscles.

can any sifu out there help? my concerns includes:-

a) what kind of exercise should i be doing for these muscle groups?

b) how many repetitions?

c) how often per week?

d) if anything i forgot to ask, do mention it please

I wanna say thank you in advance

and sorry if I am asking the wrong questions to all u experienced guys..a total beginner here..hehe

hope u guys could help!

dude maybe you can look at the sticky post

if you miss it http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/371250

This post has been edited by zaxxshoxx: Aug 18 2009, 02:10 AM

Never check the pinned threads meh?
Additional suggestions:
Stronglift 5x5. Rippetoe.

And err... in case you think toned muscles is not-very-big... you're absolutely wrong. Get up close to those fitness models and suddenly, their toned muscles are actually really big.

And.. oh, don't you want 'toned' legs to go with your upper body? Chicken legs? =D

So you think your muscles will get "toned" that easily?

Read the stickies and train your legs.

Bodybuilding.com is good for research as well.

One word:

Rippetoes

Go google it, read about it, find the 'Starting Strength' pdf (easily available for free over the internet).

After that, bust your a$$ on the program.