Is this a good all dumbbell workout? Also have a few diet questions

[Arkitech]

I found a program for an all dumbbell workout at this site. I don't know how good it is but I'm going to give it a try starting this morning until I find something better.

I've been thinking of adding push ups as a daily exercise to keep my metabolism high through-out the day. I've read several articles that state that short multiple exercise sessions through the day will keep the metabolic rate at a very high state. So I'm thinking maybe push ups might be a good exercise for that, I just don't know if it will interfere with my healing process after weight lifting sessions.

Finally on the diet end of things I'm looking for a good recipe on an easy to make protein shake for the mornings. In fact I really need a full blown diet, I would like to try to go on a really restictive diet for a week just to see how well I can follow it. If I can get through the first 7 days I can probably follow it for much longer. Then I'll gradually start to add more healthy foods into the diet to eventually start up a healthy eating pattern. Can anyone point me to a few sites that focus on that kind of thing?


THanks for any help

 

[0roo0roo]

yea it works if you stick to it. a few pull ups on a pullup bar also helps. no need for fancy gym equipment

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
yea it works if you stick to it. a few pull ups on a pullup bar also helps. no need for fancy gym equipment

so will those exercises target all the areas of the body? It seems like that there needs to be more than just 7 exercises, but then again I'm no fitness expert

 

[nick1985]

All I can say is that one of the USMC pull-up workout guides suggests doing 3 max effort sets up push-ups EVERY DAY. :thumbsup:

 

[Britboy]

That workout is pretty weak to say the least, if your goal is to build muscle you need to do a lot more than that. Second, muscletech is known in the BB community as one of the worst supplement companies, selling overpriced crap to people that just don't know any better. If you want to learn I would recommend www.bodybuilding.com as a good start.

 

[UncleWai]

Dumbbell Shoulder press is the only one I hate. It's too dangerous if you push too hard with it. I do everything with dumbbell except shoulder press. That I would use a machine.
Definitely throw chin up and pull ups into the exercise routine.

 

[Megatomic]

If you're trying to be a bodybuilder then it's not going to be sufficient, but if you just want to put on some muscle, build some strength, and cut up then it'll be fine. I'd add some lunges to that workout (I do clock lunges) to get a great leg workout. And the pushups and some core exercises would be a great complement to the rest.

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: nick1985
All I can say is that one of the USMC pull-up workout guides suggests doing 3 max effort sets up push-ups EVERY DAY. :thumbsup:

sweet, I was hoping that would be the case. I dont care much for doing lots of cardio so pushups will great for keeping my metabo high through the day

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: Britboy
That workout is pretty weak to say the least, if your goal is to build muscle you need to do a lot more than that. Second, muscletech is known in the BB community as one of the worst supplement companies, selling overpriced crap to people that just don't know any better. If you want to learn I would recommend www.bodybuilding.com as a good start.

What if I already have muscle? Is that workout good enough to help burn off fat and define the muscles I already have?

I used to work out constantly about 10 years ago, I had the 6 pack abs, slender waist, low body fat, etc.. But since then I've put on a ton of weight but through some miracle of nature I've still maintained a lot of the muscle I initially put on, in fact I can still see some of my ab muscles through the bulk. I'm just hoping to shed the fat and tighten up the muscles I already have. Should I continue with that plan or find something more intense?

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: Arkitech

Originally posted by: Britboy
That workout is pretty weak to say the least, if your goal is to build muscle you need to do a lot more than that. Second, muscletech is known in the BB community as one of the worst supplement companies, selling overpriced crap to people that just don't know any better. If you want to learn I would recommend www.bodybuilding.com as a good start.

What if I already have muscle? Is that workout good enough to help burn off fat and define the muscles I already have?

I used to work out constantly about 10 years ago, I had the 6 pack abs, slender waist, low body fat, etc.. But since then I've put on a ton of weight but through some miracle of nature I've still maintained a lot of the muscle I initially put on, in fact I can still see some of my ab muscles through the bulk. I'm just hoping to shed the fat and tighten up the muscles I already have. Should I continue with that plan or find something more intense?

only way to shed the fat is reduce you calorie intake to less than consumption for a little while. simple.

remember a single small burger has 400+ calories and an hour of jogging gets you 300 calories burned. trying to balance food with exercise is very hard. so while the pushups won't make you lose fast, combined with other exercises (and heathly food) they will make you healthier. the weightloss would be an added benefit.

 

[AMCRambler]

If 20 and lift 10 same as 15 but 20 if girl. Then I 40 but only 30 when lift for guy. Right?

Lol, god I love that thread. Anybody got a link to that?