Crit Toning Routine

[NewDude001]

Okay, so I'm starting a weightlifting routine to gain a little muscle, but mostly just to tone in time for track. I'm not trying to bulk here, keep that in mind.

Monday- Arms (freeweights 15-20 reps x 3 sets of each) Bench (15-20 reps x 3 sets)

Wed- Legs (All machines 15-20 reps x 3 sets) Squats (15-20 reps x 3 sets)

Friday- Back and Abs....not quite sure what to do here so any help would be nice


That along with some cardio in the morning on off days and cardio right after workouts will also be added. Any suggestions would be nice

 

[semag]

tone = doesn't exist

endurance == exists == what you're currently doing

building muscle != building endurance == your routine won't build you muscle

drop the reps to 6-8 to build muscle.

I'm not trying to bulk here, keep that in mind.

I guarantee you do NOT have to worry about that, you're not going to blow up overnight.

 

[heater528]

Exactly there is no such thing as a toning routine. You either are building mass=bulking, or trimming fat=cutting. The later would be what you consider your toning routine. During the winter time i like to gain about 10pds of muscle, and by doing so i have to gain some fat. Starting about mid march i will begin to cut up slowly to trim that fat and keep about 8 pds of that muscle. I still eat the same ammount of meals a day however i change up my ratios for what my goal is. You can get some good advice on www.bodybuilding.com, or www.1fast400.com or www.anabolicminds.com

 

[NewDude001]

rofl, goddamnit, new problem. Worked out for the first time in a long while and broke out badly the next morning, no coincidence for sure....4 weeks totally clear, first day intense lifting, acne the next morning

*sigh* what to do now....clear skin, or good body?

 

[heater528]

Just use your acne medicine and continue to lift

 

[al77]

Originally posted by NewDude001
rofl, goddamnit, new problem. Worked out for the first time in a long while and broke out badly the next morning, no coincidence for sure....4 weeks totally clear, first day intense lifting, acne the next morning

*sigh* what to do now....clear skin, or good body?

Dont worry. Acne tend to break out when you experience a lot of stress. I guess the very first time in the gym in the most stressfull. Your body will get used to this kind of stress fairly quickly. After 3-4 times you should feel ok.

 

[Criminal Mind]

tone... you mean cut? Cardio will help with that.

Keep strict form and lift heavy. Aim for 8-12 rep failure on each set and do compound excercises like bench, squats, deadlifts and dips.