QUOTE(whatdamn @ Dec 8 2012, 02:28 AM)
tbh at that height and at 96kg, you are not obese. you're just on the heavy side but you've already got the mass so why not use it to get stronger while trimming a little fat off the sides?
your gym routine needs a total makeover. i would suggest throwing in squats and deadlifts in there. for example. let's assume you hit the gym four times a week and so, the template would be:
day 1 - bench press
day 2 - deadlift
day 3 - bench press
day 4 - squat
set and rep ranges without too much thought would be 5 sets of 5 repetitions for each of the movements on each of the days. this does not include your warm up sets which should be about 3 sets of 5 repetitions at 40-50% of the maximum weight that you can move for one repetition (1RM). if you can imagine, your workouts on each of those days should have 3 phases ie. warm-up sets, work sets and the bonus round (really, it's just accessory sets). in your accessory sets, again keeping things simple, you could stick to the same movements as on the other phases but keep the weights at around 50-60% of your 1RM AND keep the lifts explosive (your form should still be good when performing the movement).
in summary:
3 x 5 @ 40-50% of 1RM
5 x 5 @ 60-90% of 1RM
5 x 10 @ 50-60% of 1RM OR 9 x 6 @ 70% of 1RM
this should kickstart some progress for you.
there will be a learning curve with the form for each of the movement so make sure you get that correct before you start adding more weight onto the bar.
First of all, I really do appreciate your time in replying my post
I have taken note for the changes you made or added in for me.
Normally at the Gym, I will start the treadmill with 2 mins warm-up (Speed : 5mph) then will start to run for 3 mins (Speed : 8mph) and followed by a cool down for 2min (Speed : 5mph). Is this the right way to use the treadmill for fat loss? Should I do it like this or run at a constant speed with very short interval rest for an hour? Really need some advice on this part here.
For the bench press, I normally do 10kg as I heard doing light weights on bench press make you loose those fat? Is it true? And I will normally do 18 reps for the first set and drop 2 reps for each of the following sets.
For the sits up, is it really pointless? How do I loose my upper and lower tummy without doing sit ups?; and other exercise can be used? Gonna give your recommended gym routine a try.
Also not to forget is my diet plan appropriate in terms of protein, carbs intake?
Many thanks in advance sir