Newbie Bulking workout Advice needed

[AndsX]

Height : 5 ‘10
Weight: 138 pounds.

I have been working out for the last 5 weeks what my trainer ask’s me to do but I somehow have a feeling it’s not helping me gain as much as I want. After reading through various workout programs in this forums I am now confused which one would help be best.


I am trying to design a routine which will help be bulk up since I look too skinny. Here is the routine I am planning to do. Please help me fix this.

Mon
Cardio 5-6 min
Core Strength Routine 2x10

Squats : 3 set (10,8,6 reps)
Dead lift: 2x8
Leg Extension: 1x10
Incline Bench Press: 3 set (10,8,6 reps)
Standing Calf: 3x10
Abs: 3x10

Tue – Off

Wed
Cardio 5-6 min

Bench Press: 3 set
Cable Crossovers: drop set till failover
DB Row : 3x10
Lat Pull down: 3x10
Triceps Extension/Dips/Skull Crushers : 3x10

Thursday – Off


Friday
Cardio 5-6 min

Seated Shoulder Press/Military Press: 3x10
Side Lateral Rise: 3x10
Shrugs: 3x10
Bicep Curls/Preacher Curls: 3x10
Chin-up: 3x10

Saturday/Sunday - Off

 

[SgtSlaughter]

what's your diet look like?

 

[Cynical Simian]

I know some people (read: thesuaveone) hate it when we give unequivocal recommendations of one of the programs on here, but here goes: do the Rippetoe 3x5. There really isn't a better way to get started on lifting than that program, which will build more full-body and core strength than whatever BS your trainer has you doing and, with appropriate diet, put more muscle on you than any amount of drop sets on cable crossovers ever will.

In short: fire your trainer, and put the money you'd spend on an hour of training toward Starting Strength, which, unless you have a national-caliber coach available, will give you better instruction on performing the basic lifts than anybody at your local gym can.

 

[skullcrushin22]

Cynical is right the 3*5 would suit you well. When you bulk and want to add mass I wouldnt go over 6 reps. I would also cut out all the cardio because of how light you are. At 5'10 138lbs you have a lot of room to grow. Try to eat 8 meals a day. At least 3 big complete meals and small snacks throughout the day with protein shakes. At your weight I would eat everything and anything possible.

 

[BiggT]

Man, your routine blows first of all.....it sounds like you got a certified over the internet guru and about the heaviest thing he has ever picked up is his RAZR cell phone.

If you're not gaining any weight (fat or muscle) you simply aren't eating enough....that'll take care of the scale. Now to take care of the muscle, any program centered around getting good at squats, pulls, and presses will do. I will throw in a vote for Ripptoe's 3x5 simply because it takes the guess-work out of it until you know and learn how to train yourself and are beyond being influenced by every douche bag you talk to and every article in a spank rag like FLEX that you read.....basically, it is an idiot-proof insurance policy until you ''figure it out''.

 

[AndsX]

Thanks guys ... I am going check out Ripptoe's 3x5.

Just a clarification here: since my routine has Squats/Deadlifts/Bench Press/Shoulder Press is it atleast half close to Ripptoe's ... I still have couple of sessions left with the Trainer .. Dunno what i am going to do here..

 

[thesuaveone]

To be honest, for a new lifter, your trainer has given you some decent advice. The key for you will be to start a seefood diet. At your size, you need a lot of calories, and I can't believe a little fat would hurt. Eat alot, and eat often. Make sure you are getting plenty of protein.

To be honest, unless you are doing the cardio for cardio sake, drop it, you are burning valuable calories by doing that.

Good luck.

LOL, I just read the posts above me...*puts on fire retardant suit*...flame away boys.

 

[perp69]

The programs mentioned above awesome programs but no amount of training will help you if you don't eat. Post up a days diet so we can take a look at it and make recommendations.

Perp

 

[AndsX]

The programs mentioned above awesome programs but no amount of training will help you if you don't eat. Post up a days diet so we can take a look at it and make recommendations.

Perp

Here is my diet plan.

11.am (i am kinda late sleeper) : CytoGainer 3 Scoop with Soymilk
12.00 : 3 Whites or Turkey with Oats Bread

3.00pm: Chicker Burger/Pasta (I don't have lot of choice here since i eat at my work place)

5.00pm: Oats/Protein Bar with Banana/Apple

8:00pm: Fish/Potatoes

11.00pm: 3/4 cup of Brown Rice/Beans/2 Egg White

1.00 am: Protein Shake

I have one freaky problem though ... I am sensitive to fatty foods with regards to my blood cholestrol. That's the reason i have been doing some cardio. right now its at 220. (My age 27)

 

[JKurz1]

I know some people (read: thesuaveone) hate it when we give unequivocal recommendations of one of the programs on here, but here goes: do the Rippetoe 3x5. There really isn't a better way to get started on lifting than that program, which will build more full-body and core strength than whatever BS your trainer has you doing and, with appropriate diet, put more muscle on you than any amount of drop sets on cable crossovers ever will.

In short: fire your trainer, and put the money you'd spend on an hour of training toward Starting Strength, which, unless you have a national-caliber coach available, will give you better instruction on performing the basic lifts than anybody at your local gym can.

Cynical, you ruly believe that riptoes 3x5 program is the best for putting on pure mass? Not srength er se (although I realize they go hand in hand) bu pure mass...just curious why he pros dont train like that, or do some?