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 TheBassist's New Workout Plan (Updated 24th July), You may request progress pics now :D

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TSthebassist
post Dec 1 2008, 07:16 PM, updated 17y ago

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Well, hello children.

After much hard work on my previous bodybuilding program, I thought that it was time for a change in routine. Y'know after going to the gym starts becoming more of a chore than anything else, you cant see that much change anyway because of the energy level.

I came up with this new routine after training with various bodybuilders, most namely Darklight79 of LYN. So in a way, I took the best advice I've received from them, adapted it into a routine and I've seen results.

Like every other bodybuilder, my target is to bulk and lean, then bulk again and lean again. The process goes on until I'm satisfied with what I've done. I don't believe in goals, but I believe in benchmarks.
Ultimately my first benchmark was to be able to have a gym body up to standards with the other people who worked out at the gym.
After I got to that, my second benchmark was to look like how Brad Pitt did in Fight Club or Christian Bale in American Psycho.
After surpassing that, my third benchmark is to probably get bigger and leaner, then see what happens. I'll probably aim to look like a Spartan.


PM me if you want to see progress pictures dating back from March 08 to July 09.

p.s. Yes, I still work out at Celebrity One Utama so if you're still feeling ballsy, shout out my LYN name and I'll find you if I'm there.

Day 1: Chest, Abs & Biceps

Chest:
Incline Bench Press [5 sets] [11 reps] [55kg, 50kg, 45kg, 40kg, 40kg]
Flat Bench Press [5 sets] [11 reps] [constant 35kg, last set 25kg]
Decline Bench Press [4 sets] [11 reps] [30kg to 25kg]
Cable Flyes [6 sets] [11 reps] [drops from 30kg]

Biceps:
Barbell Superset [4 sets] [5 reps 35kg, 5 reps 20kg, 5 reps 15kg back to back]
Dumbbell Superset [1 set] [10 reps 22kg, 3 reps 20kg, 3 reps 10kg back to back]

Abs 3-workout-superset [3-4 sets]:
Exercise Ball Crunches [15 reps]
Oblique Crunches [15 reps for each side]
Decline Bench Crunches with added weight [15 reps]

Day 2: Shoulders & Abs

Shoulders:
Dumbbell Shoulder Press [6 sets] [11 reps] [55kg, 50kg, 45kg, 40kg, 35kg, 35kg]
Smith Machine Military Presses Superset [3 sets]: Front [10 reps] [30kg, 25kg, 20kg], Back [10 reps] [25 kg, 20kg, 20kg]
Superset 2 [3 sets]: Reverse Flyes [10 reps] [50kg, 45kg, 40 kg], Standing Barbell Raises [10 reps] [constant 15kg]

Abs 3-workout-superset [3-4 sets]:
Exercise Ball Crunches [15 reps]
Oblique Crunches [15 reps for each side]
Decline Bench Crunches with added weight [15 reps]

Day 3: Back

Back:
Chin Ups [3 sets] [8-11 reps]
Lat Pull Downs [3 sets] [11 reps] [57kg, 47kg, 40kg]
V-Handle Lat Pull Downs [3 sets] [11 reps] [40kg, 40kg, 33kg]
V-Handle Cable Rows [4 sets] [11 reps] [28kg, 23kg, 20kg, 20kg]
Bent Over Barbell Rows [3 sets] [11 reps] [45kg, 40kg, 40kg]
Deadlifts [3 sets] [11 reps] [constant 50kg]

Day 4: 20-Minute Cardio

Day 5: Biceps, Triceps & Abs

Biceps:
Barbell 21-Curl [3 sets] [15 kg, 17.5kg, 20kg]
Barbell Superset [4 sets] [5 reps 35kg, 5 reps 20kg, 5 reps 15kg back to back]
Dumbbell Superset [1 set] [10 reps 22kg, 3 reps 20kg, 3 reps 10kg back to back]

Triceps:
Close-Grip Bench Press [3 sets] [11 reps] [40kg, 30kg, 30kg]
Dips [3 sets] [15 reps]
Skullcrushers [3 sets] [11 reps] [constant 20kg]
Superset [3 sets]- Overhead Rope Extensions [10 reps] [17.5kg, 17.5kg, 15kg], Rope Pushdown [10 reps] [20kg, 17.5kg, 15kg]

Abs 3-workout-superset [3-4 sets]:
Exercise Ball Crunches [15 reps]
Oblique Crunches [15 reps for each side]
Decline Bench Crunches with added weight [15 reps]

Day 6: Legs

Quadriceps:
Smith-Machine Squats [6 sets] [11 reps] [40kg to 30kg]
Leg Presses [3 sets] [11 reps] [40kg to 30kg]
Leg Extensions [2 sets] [11 reps] [constant 25kg]

Hamstrings:
Romanian Deadlift [4 sets] [11 reps] [constant 40 kg]
Lying Leg Curls [4 sets] [11 reps] [constant 30kg]
Seated Leg Curl [3 sets] [11 reps] [constant 30 kg]

Day 7: 20-Minute Cardio


If you're interested in knowing my older workout plan, click the spoiler.

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This post has been edited by thebassist: Jul 24 2009, 04:22 PM
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post Dec 2 2008, 01:21 AM

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what's your stats bro, i.e., how much you've gained in the past time period, are you skinny or fat etc?

i can see why you were getting hammered in your previous journal, its probably not your routine in itself - more likely you failed to list out your direction and goals you wish to achieve.

seeing your incorporation of so much cardio, i would assume that your aim is to lose weight while building strenght.

i'm no expert but i'm sure with a little more detail on your goals and stats, there are many people on here who would be more than willing to help optimise your routine.

i'm sure you could benchpress and squat much much more than what ur currently doing in comparison with your barbell curls (given thats the total weight). i find it extraordinary to be able to curl more then u can bench and squat! ohmy.gif
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post Dec 2 2008, 02:27 AM

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QUOTE(noobcake @ Dec 2 2008, 01:21 AM)
what's your stats bro, i.e., how much you've gained in the past time period, are you skinny or fat etc?

i can see why you were getting hammered in your previous journal, its probably not your routine in itself - more likely you failed to list out your direction and goals you wish to achieve.

seeing your incorporation of so much cardio, i would assume that your aim is to lose weight while building strenght.

i'm no expert but i'm sure with a little more detail on your goals and stats, there are many people on here who would be more than willing to help optimise your routine.

i'm sure you could benchpress and squat much much more than what ur currently doing in comparison with your barbell curls (given thats the total weight). i find it extraordinary to be able to curl more then u can bench and squat! ohmy.gif
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It's interesting that you say that about being able to curl more than i can bench. Because I can actually bench more than I have listed. The thing is, I don't want to have a chest that's too big (if you go to kopitiam and search for the threads that i've created, there's one where I question the importance and attractiveness of someone with a big chest). One thing I take pride in myself is the fact that I have pretty nice arms (or so I think), so I continue to build on that.
My chest is something I'm planning on maintaining, instead of bulking. I hope that answers your question.

To answer your question about my cardio- I actually care very little about my diet (it's a bad habit) so the calorie burning is just so i can maintain and prevent any fat build up in my body.

And to answer your question about my goals- I used to be really skinny, and then I leaned up and then I bulked up until I hit my plateau. And at one point, I gained a little bit of fatty weight because I changed my whey and underestimated how much I had to work out.
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post Dec 2 2008, 04:42 AM

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you curl 40 kilos? dayumm...im weak now coz of my wrist sad.gif


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post Dec 2 2008, 05:31 AM

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I LOOOOVEE how you're making use of every single machine and exercise known to man. Making the best out of your money in the gym eh
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post Dec 2 2008, 05:44 AM

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QUOTE(pizzaboy @ Dec 2 2008, 05:31 AM)
I LOOOOVEE how you're making use of every single machine and exercise known to man. Making the best out of your money in the gym eh
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Well I used to work out a pretty crappy country club gym, which explains the previous workout routine.

When i finally sold my soul and joined a real gym, it was time to let loose a lil bit. Do the exercises I couldn't do before XD
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post Dec 2 2008, 06:53 AM

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1 thing......
there's no squat rack in celebrity fitness
i assume u don't intend to squat?
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post Dec 2 2008, 08:02 AM

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you can curl 42.5kg? that's impressive...lol, i read your thread in kopitiam before, me too, a pair of hooge guns > chest lol
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post Dec 2 2008, 03:14 PM

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QUOTE(pizzaboy @ Dec 2 2008, 06:53 AM)
1 thing......
there's no squat rack in celebrity fitness
i assume u don't intend to squat?
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Really? No squat rack?
Can't I just use the barbell from the bench press area?

Well anyway legs aren't that important to me, as long as I get a good enough workout I'm happy. Don't intend to bulk up on my legs.

QUOTE(Disciple @ Dec 2 2008, 08:02 AM)
you can curl 42.5kg? that's impressive...lol, i read your thread in kopitiam before, me too, a pair of hooge guns > chest lol
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Here here, mate. And yeah I can curl 42.5. Need the help of my gym partner though. Or else I'd be curling 2 reps and gasping for air already XD
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post Dec 2 2008, 06:51 PM

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QUOTE(thebassist @ Dec 2 2008, 03:14 PM)
Really? No squat rack?
Can't I just use the barbell from the bench press area?

Well anyway legs aren't that important to me, as long as I get a good enough workout I'm happy. Don't intend to bulk up on my legs.

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I just smashed my face into my palm upon reading that
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post Dec 2 2008, 07:21 PM

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QUOTE(Desvaro @ Dec 2 2008, 06:51 PM)
I just smashed my face into my palm upon reading that
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What's wrong with wanting to strengthen my legs instead of bulking up on it?

Seriously. Humor me.

P.s. When I said "as long as i get a good enough workout," I meant on my legs
P.p.s. Of all the things I post, you have to nitpick on the smallest detail. You are the most clever aren't you?

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post Dec 2 2008, 07:53 PM

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Yeah sure you can load it from the bench rack, but it'd be a little troublesome to get it on your back if back squatting, or shoulders if you're doing front squats.

A good dose of Bulgarian styled split squats, heavy dumbbell lunges, step ups and single legged squats, would do pretty anyway. Nothing written in stone I guess.

I'll leave the rest of the "No squats" debate to you and Desvaro. Have fun debating it out.
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post Dec 2 2008, 08:01 PM

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QUOTE(pizzaboy @ Dec 2 2008, 07:53 PM)
Yeah sure you can load it from the bench rack, but it'd be a little troublesome to get it on your back if back squatting, or shoulders if you're doing front squats.

A good dose of Bulgarian styled split squats, heavy dumbbell lunges, step ups and single legged squats, would do pretty anyway. Nothing written in stone I guess.

I'll leave the rest of the "No squats" debate to you and Desvaro. Have fun debating it out.
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Wait. Why no squats?

Since when did I say no squats?

I just said I don't want to bulk up on my legs, but still wanna strengthen it.
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squat is one of the strength workout


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QUOTE(thebassist @ Dec 2 2008, 08:01 PM)
Wait. Why no squats?

Since when did I say no squats?

I just said I don't want to bulk up on my legs, but still wanna strengthen it.
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Ok, got squats then.

I'm just surprised you never noticed Celebrity Fitness 1U has no squat rack. I did a thorough search for a squat rack the last time I went there but there wasn't any to be found. In the end, I ended up power cleaning the weights and front squatting for high repetitions. Then there was another issue....the free weights area. The floor, was full of holes and lumps..making it rather difficult to power clean the weights. I had to hang it and then power clean it.

Wonder where all the holes came from.

However, you are aware that with strength gains, chances are there will be growth on your legs right? As you get faster and stronger, you can't help but have your muscles grow as well. Probably not bulky growth, but it will still grow even if you're not aiming for it. It's the "side effects". Good side effects.

Maybe not if you have bell bottom jeans though.....
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post Dec 2 2008, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(pizzaboy @ Dec 2 2008, 08:07 PM)
Ok, got squats then.

I'm just surprised you never noticed Celebrity Fitness 1U has no squat rack. I did a thorough search for a squat rack the last time I went there but there wasn't any to be found. In the end, I ended up power cleaning the weights and front squatting for high repetitions. Then there was another issue....the free weights area. The floor, was full of holes and lumps..making it rather difficult to power clean the weights. I had to hang it and then power clean it.

Wonder where all the holes came from.

However, you are aware that with strength gains, chances are there will be growth on your legs right? As you get faster and stronger, you can't help but have your muscles grow as well. Probably not bulky growth, but it will still grow even if you're not aiming for it. It's the "side effects". Good side effects.

Maybe not if you have bell bottom jeans though.....
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I do, but if you read back, I was asked why I don't squat heavier than I do.

And to put it simply, I said I don't want my muscles to be that big. I hope you get that.
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if ur goal is to gain muscle mass, why are you doing cardio arr?
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QUOTE(thebassist @ Dec 2 2008, 08:21 PM)
I do, but if you read back, I was asked why I don't squat heavier than I do.

And to put it simply, I said I don't want my muscles to be that big. I hope you get that.
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Coolio. I know why you don't wanna squat more. You don't really care about huge legs, just want a good workout. I can easily understand that everybody's goals are different, that's why I didn't say more about the lack of the squat rack. Just figured I'd chip in on how you can still squat despite the lack of the squat rack.
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QUOTE(thebassist @ Dec 2 2008, 08:21 PM)
I do, but if you read back, I was asked why I don't squat heavier than I do.

And to put it simply, I said I don't want my muscles to be that big. I hope you get that.
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Hey man. Didn't notice your journal. Looks good. Don't worry about the lack of a power rack. You don't need to do the barbell squat to develop powerful legs. The Smith is just as good. Ernie, my friend who won My Junior Malaysia developed his very impressive quads through Smith machine squatting.



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post Dec 3 2008, 01:26 AM

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QUOTE(pizzaboy @ Dec 3 2008, 12:55 AM)
Coolio. I know why you don't wanna squat more. You don't really care about huge legs, just want a good workout. I can easily understand that everybody's goals are different, that's why I didn't say more about the lack of the squat rack. Just figured I'd chip in on how you can still squat despite the lack of the squat rack.
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Thanks for your effort then smile.gif

QUOTE(satsugai @ Dec 3 2008, 12:03 AM)
if ur goal is to gain muscle mass, why are you doing cardio arr?
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QUOTE(darklight79 @ Dec 3 2008, 01:05 AM)
Hey man. Didn't notice your journal. Looks good. Don't worry about the lack of a power rack. You don't need to do the barbell squat to develop powerful legs. The Smith is just as good. Ernie, my friend who won My Junior Malaysia developed his very impressive quads through Smith machine squatting.
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Thanks for the advice, man.

Question, does it hinder muscle growth to do cardio activity?

I mean I'm always asked by my gym mates why I bother with cardio and I keep thinking I don't want to gain fats in the lower back area and below the belly. Took me pretty long to burn that off the last time.

So anyway, if I did my routine without doing my cardio, will I get bigger muscles than if I did my routine with cardio?

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