This workout is a slightly modified version of the "Beginner Level 1" routine
presented in Arnold Schwarzenegger's book,
"The New Encyclopedia of
Modern Bodybuilding"
. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested
in working out!
DAY BODY PART / EXERCISE # SETS # REPS Weight
(6-8)
Day 1 CHEST/BACK DAY
Chest
Flat Bench 4
(Incline Bench OR Decline Bench)- Alternate btwn. Workouts 4
Pullovers 3
Cable Crossovers 3
(Butterfly OR Pullups) 3
Back
Rows 3
Lower back extension 3
Other
Ab Machine 3
Calves 3
Forearms 3
Day 2 SHOULDER/ARM DAY
Shoulders
Military Press OR Dumbell Shoulder Press 4
Shrugs OR Heavy Upright Rows 4
Upper Arms
"Nose-Breakers" + Close-Grip Bench 2
Standing Barbell Curls OR Standing Dumbell Curls 2
Tricep Pushdowns 2
Standing Barbell Curls OR Standing Dumbell Curls 2
Shoulders
Dumbell Lateral Raises (AKA "Sherys") 3
Rear Delt Raise
Lat Pulldowns 3
Forearms
Forward / Reverse Wrist Curls 3
Other
Ab Machine 3
Calves 3
Day 3 LEG DAY
Upper Legs / Thighs
Sissy Squat (Stretch) 3
Sled OR Nautilus Squat Rack 4
Leg Extension 3
Lying Hamstring Curls 3
Thigh Machine- Inner 3
Thigh Machine- Outer 3
Calves
Standing Calf Raise 3
Seated Calf Raise 3
Other
Ab Machine 3
Calves 3
Forearms 3