Hey everyone. I've been lurking around this forum for quite a while now (much like a peeping tom), and have picked up some pretty good tips. I've been training for over a year now, but I've never really stuck to a routine, so I've never really made good gains. I've decided to go back to the beginning, leave my ego at the door, and give it a really good go this time.
So, a little about myself. I'm 20, 6'1 and I weight around 170lbs (haven't weighed myself in a while, I'll try to find out tomorrow). My goal is to gain lean muscle and functional strength. I play squash recreationally, so although it's not my main focus, I'd still like to improve my game a little.
I've decided to try the modified Rippetoe Starting Strength programme, outlined in the "Where to start" thread.
Using fitday, I've calculated that over the past few days, I've been taking in around 3000kcals a day, with between 280-300g of protein. The rest of the kcals come from around 35% fat and 20% carbs. I'm going to try to keep this pretty constant. I don't find it hard to get the food down, but my wallet doesn't like me very much at the moment!
So, the routine:
A: 3x5 Squat
3x5 DB Bench
1x5 Deadlift
B: 3x5 Squat
3X5 Standing Mil. Press (BB)
3x5 Bent Row (BB)
I'll workout 3x a week, so it would go: W1: ABA, W2: BAB etc.
I'm taking the following supplements each day:
Whey protein
Fish Oil (9g)
Vitamin C (1g)
Vitamin E (800iu)
ZMA (before bed)
Taurine (1/2 teaspoon before bed)
I've done a weeks worth of workouts already, with really low weight to make sure i get the form down (and because I'm quite weak anyway!).
So, I'm going to use this thread as a journal as well. If anyone has any suggestions or comments, please let me know!
So, a little about myself. I'm 20, 6'1 and I weight around 170lbs (haven't weighed myself in a while, I'll try to find out tomorrow). My goal is to gain lean muscle and functional strength. I play squash recreationally, so although it's not my main focus, I'd still like to improve my game a little.
I've decided to try the modified Rippetoe Starting Strength programme, outlined in the "Where to start" thread.
Using fitday, I've calculated that over the past few days, I've been taking in around 3000kcals a day, with between 280-300g of protein. The rest of the kcals come from around 35% fat and 20% carbs. I'm going to try to keep this pretty constant. I don't find it hard to get the food down, but my wallet doesn't like me very much at the moment!
So, the routine:
A: 3x5 Squat
3x5 DB Bench
1x5 Deadlift
B: 3x5 Squat
3X5 Standing Mil. Press (BB)
3x5 Bent Row (BB)
I'll workout 3x a week, so it would go: W1: ABA, W2: BAB etc.
I'm taking the following supplements each day:
Whey protein
Fish Oil (9g)
Vitamin C (1g)
Vitamin E (800iu)
ZMA (before bed)
Taurine (1/2 teaspoon before bed)
I've done a weeks worth of workouts already, with really low weight to make sure i get the form down (and because I'm quite weak anyway!).
So, I'm going to use this thread as a journal as well. If anyone has any suggestions or comments, please let me know!