This is my new routine and ideas for cardio to go with my routine. I am currently working toward getting in shape for my wedding and my first natural bodybuilding competition in May. So far I am I have just put on a little extra bodyfat due to the stress of planning a wedding but here is the routine. Just for you info it is base on the Ideal Routine from High Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way. Workout 1: Chest and Back DB or Machine Flyes 1-6×10 supersetted with Dips/Decline Press 1-2×4 Straight Arm Pulldown 1-6×10 supersetted with Hammer Strength Iso Pulldown(underhand) 1-4×6 Hammer Strenght Machine Row 1-6×10 Behind the Back Upright Row 1-6×10 Trap Bar Deadlift 1-6×10 Workout 2 Legs Leg Ext/Front Squat 1-10×15 supersetted with Leg Press 1-10×15 Leg Curl 1-10-x15 Toe Presses 1-12×20 Workout 3 Shoulders and Arms Machine/DB Lateral 1-6×10 Reverse Flye or BO Lateral 1-6×10 Tricep Pressdown 1-6×10 supersetted with Hammer Strength Dips 1-3×5 Scott Curls(Steep angle preacher curls) 1-6×10 supersetted with Barbell Curls 1-2×4 Workout 4 HIIT Cardio One 15-20 min session. This would work the legs for a second run before starting the cycle over. This idea is based on the fact MM added a second leg day in the book I mentioned, but since HIIT cardio will work the legs and I need to lose bodyfat this would have the same effect per′se as an actual workout. I will also like comments, critques, or suggestion on this routine and my ideas. I will also be posting my workout journal here also so that you can all follow allow on my road to a placing in the contest in May. My journal will be very thorough with measurements, calories, diet, along with the workout log. I will hope to have video soon too. So let me know what you think, Daron The Heavy Duty HITman |