Has anyone tried Schwarzenegger's Workout Routine?

[booster]

http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_60/69c_fitness_tip.html


What do you think about it? I was thinking about trying it but I wasn't sure if I should. Are there any other comparable routines?

 

[booster]

actually i think this was the proper link:

http://ca.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_200/225b_fitness_tip.html

 

[Kerpal]

From the link:

In his early training days, Arnold Schwarzenegger spent a lot of time doing power-lifting movements, trying to gain as much strength and raw muscle mass as possible. As he progressed onward, he realized that, to stay on top of his game, he would need to focus on really working on that definition and separation. This was accomplished by performing a greater amount of high-rep isolation training.

Have you already "spent a lot of time doing power-lifting movements"? If not, I think there are better options.

 

[alexrock23]

This workout is pretty intense. might try to take out some of those big body parts and split it up, and not work legs the same day as chest/back. Also incorporate percentages into this workout if you think you cannot do it right off the bat. start with about 40% of your maxes and work up and you will do fi

 

[MikeBrown30]

If you juice hard you'll be able to cope with the workload, otherwise forget it.

 

[CarlitosWay]

From the link:



Have you already "spent a lot of time doing power-lifting movements"? If not, I think there are better options.

Why can't he do both? It's true Arnold was juicing from a young age. All one has to do is tailor the work load to their own individual recovery abilities and workload capacity....

There's plenty of people who have built impressive physiques with out doing the big powerlifting 3. It's naive to not acknowledge this. They are not the end all be all to building an impressive physique, awesome exercises but in the pursuit of an aesthetic/bodybuilder physique, merely only tools, not means to an end.

OP when you see him list 4X10, this means 2-3 good warm up sets and 1-2 working sets....so like for instance curls

25 lbs X 10
45 lbs X 10
65 lbs X 10
95 lbs X 10/utter failure

something like that yet it varies from person to person, I personally like to use lower reps going up to my 1-2 working sets where I go all out. .....anyways just thought I'd point that out as a lot of people will use the same weight for all sets which doesn't make sense and you're essentially just spinning your wheels.

You always want to progress in reps or more weight and maybe try to better technique on those days you're just too gassed out to hit prs.

 

[CarlitosWay]

http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_60/69c_fitness_tip.html


What do you think about it? I was thinking about trying it but I wasn't sure if I should. Are there any other comparable routines?

I would scrap one squat movement and have only 1-2 movements for quads..

For chest I would only do 2 pressing movements, scrap the flat barbell bench, I think incline barbell work and chest machine work gives a lot more results than flat bench (some people are all shoulders/tris on that movement). As for flat dumbbell work, that's k though as you can feel your chest working a lot better. Decline barbell/smith machine work is great also.

Always remember to keep scapulae tight and retracted, shoulders staying on bench, and chest high. Nice controlled negative and explosive positive (think of your arms as springs/coils getting pressed down slowly and recoiling back up from the bottom explosively)

Yet if you plan on ever powerlifting go ahead flat bb bench to your hearts content!!

Let's get big!!!!

 

[EFFORT]

http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_60/69c_fitness_tip.html


What do you think about it? I was thinking about trying it but I wasn't sure if I should. Are there any other comparable routines?

What does your diet look like?

 

[booster]

seeing how i still lack some experience, I don't think I'll take on his work out. As of right now, I was thinking of using it as reference for how to organize the exercises.

 

[teagan]

I have Arnold's Modern Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding and devoted one summer to doing this routine. This is his advanced routine, he actually has another routine above this that he used while in season.

I did it for two months and it kicked my ass. The last month of my summer I broke it down into a 5 day program. I came out of it bigger and much stronger but beat. The routine is made for someone on steroids, of that I have not doubt. It is a six day a week program that takes a lot of time in the gym.

If you're going to try it, I suggest you devote a lot of time to it. Luckily, when I did it, I had a lot time to eat and sleep to recover. You will need to sleep a lot and eat a ton. But if you can manage it, you will come out bigger and stronger.

 

[CarlitosWay]

I have Arnold's Modern Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding and devoted one summer to doing this routine. This is his advanced routine, he actually has another routine above this that he used while in season.

I did it for two months and it kicked my ass. The last month of my summer I broke it down into a 5 day program. I came out of it bigger and much stronger but beat. The routine is made for someone on steroids, of that I have not doubt. It is a six day a week program that takes a lot of time in the gym.

It can be used by anyone.....
Steroids increase strength/recovery between sessions. A natural trainee p would just have to make sure his sleeping/eating is on point and take off an extra day or two here or there when they feel run down, it's all common sense. People act as if you can't train 5-6 days a week unless you're on steroids, most end up under training actually and still look the freakin' same a year or two later. Everyone has a certain volume they can handle and work capacity, if you're not aiming to put yourself out of the comfort zone most of the time you're in the gym, your body doesn't grow in strength/size bottom line

If you're going to try it, I suggest you devote a lot of time to it. Luckily, when I did it, I had a lot time to eat and sleep to recover. You will need to sleep a lot and eat a ton. But if you can manage it, you will come out bigger and stronger.

:yawn:

 

[teagan]

Carlito, did you get to the steroids part and stop reading or something?

Btw, have you even read his book? There is an entire section in there detailing steroid use...Doing this kind of routine year round by taking one or two days off when you're not feeling up to par? Over three hours in the gym a day and over 20 hours a week? And you think that is for everyone?

There was a reason why he was on steroids...so he could do routines like this and not injure himself. And there is also a reason why he is one of the best of all time and everyone is just trying to be like him...

 

[jimmyblakk]

Right, even for a juicer its a lot of work. profesional bodybuilders who are juiced to the gills only do 12-16 sets per bodypart per week, he did 16-20 3 times a week.

 

[J. Darko]

Right, even for a juicer its a lot of work. profesional bodybuilders who are juiced to the gills only do 12-16 sets per bodypart per week, he did 16-20 3 times a week.

That is what steroid users say to defend their drug abuse.The big difference between the natural and the drug addict is that the natural can train hard, sleep and eat well while still not getting results, while the drug addict has a guarantee that he will be stronger and more muscular the next time he visits the gym.

And it's bullsh*t that it's not for everyone. A lot of guys bust their ass 2 hours a day 7 days a week in the gym and overtrain with 100 sets of bicep curls because the pro's do it too. Billions of guys on this planet wish they could train for 8 hours a day. But they don't take steroids because they don't want to die at a young age by some random heart attack.

And f*ck Arnold. Because he and all other pro bodybuilders took steroids, a lot of guys have unrealistic expectations and bizar workout regimes that don't give them results, while spending a ton on supplements Arnold, Coleman, Cutler or whatever drug abuser take and advertise in some gay magazine. They are the source of naturel athletes being scammed. So f*ck steroids.

 

[CarlitosWay]

That is what steroid users say to defend their drug abuse.The big difference between the natural and the drug addict is that the natural can train hard, sleep and eat well while still not getting results, while the drug addict has a guarantee that he will be stronger and more muscular the next time he visits the gym.

I know naturals who you would call steroid users by how much progress they make at times. You seem real bitter, you should fix that. Most naturals it'll take them many, many years before they cap out their genetics. I know natural guys who are still making progress after a decade of training!!! Why ? Cause they don't make excuses or blame others for their lack of and they're always tweaking their nutrition or training regimen..

And it's bullsh*t that it's not for everyone. A lot of guys bust their ass 2 hours a day 7 days a week in the gym and overtrain with 100 sets of bicep curls because the pro's do it too. Billions of guys on this planet wish they could train for 8 hours a day. But they don't take steroids because they don't want to die at a young age by some random heart attack.

Lol you're so full of **** it's not even funny, yeah 100 sets of bicep curls eh? Now you're pulling stupid numbers out of your ass to over exaggerate your ignorant point. You would be surprised at the low dosages of test a lot of pro bber's used compared to some average gym goers. What do pros have most people any gym don't ? AWESOME GENETICS. By the time most were in their early 20's they were already packing on a lot of size and strength naturally.

And f*ck Arnold. Because he and all other pro bodybuilders took steroids, a lot of guys have unrealistic expectations and bizar workout regimes that don't give them results, while spending a ton on supplements Arnold, Coleman, Cutler or whatever drug abuser take and advertise in some gay magazine. They are the source of naturel athletes being scammed. So f*ck steroids.

bizarre workouts? Most bodybuilders have a sound training schedule. WHY? Cause these guys have all been training so damn long they each know their bodies through and through. This should be everyone's goal, find out what WORKS FOR YOU.

Again oh so bitter.... Unless you live under a rock and are a dumb **** you know that guys like Cutler/Coleman have far more superior genetics than most of us drop, some good supps and a little bit of gear and you get those monsters.

It's your own damn fault if you shell out a lot of money for a whole bunch of supps and still train and eat like like a little girl.:trouble:

 

[JohnL1022]

Arnold Schwarzenegger Workout Routines

This website has workout routines Arnold Schwarzenegger recommends for beginners and the advanced routines he used himself. There's also a Virtual Trainer that will walk you through any of the workouts step by step, guiding the user through sets, reps, and rest breaks, as well as providing instructional videos of each exercise along the way.

thearnoldexperience.herokuapp.com

 

[Krueg]

I wouldn't recommend following Arnolds routine.

Why?

Because Arnold is Arnold and you are not! Arnold has been lifting for a life time and knows what he can and cant do. He also knows what works for him and what doesn't. That's the thing about weight lifting, its individualized training. Yes, Arnold did take steroids and that is another subject. But, how Arnold trains is different from Ronnie Coleman, and Jay Cutler's routine is different from Ronnie's and ect. What ever Pro bodybuilder you look up is gonna have a different routine. These guys been lifting for years and eventually figured out a system that worked for them. If Arnolds program was the "One" then, everyone would be following his program and looking like Pro Bodybuilders.. But, that aint real life! Who knows if that even is his routine, maybe some dumba$$ journalist made up that routine just to "sell" a product.

You can try to follow his routine, but I bet you'll end up feeling burnt out with little to no progress.

Wanna get big like Arnold? Try doing what Arnold did in his early years by using basic compound movements and gradually progressing over time.

My two cents...