# Workout Routine **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 16, 2007, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284 "2007-05-16T03:44:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2007, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/1 "2007-05-16T03:44:58Z")
So, it is time to get myself back to the gym. I use to train in a variety of martial arts depending on what was available in my location, but I am unhappy with the options around here, and without a formal plan I do not think I will get much exercise at all. I remember back in college it was quite easy to find a simple free online site that would give you some basic options (split/full-body, how many days), then help you determine what to do on each day of the split, give you a list of the appropriate exercises for that muscle group, and then have short videos and descriptions of how to do them. All this for free. There is a great deal more on the internet now, and a great deal more crap. My searches so far have turned up 10 day trials that still need your credit card information and motivational speakers hawking dietary supplements while offering workout advice to get you to their site. Is there nothing like I remember still out there? ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2007, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/2 "2007-05-16T05:49:59Z")
This site has some of what you want I think: [http://muscleventures.com/video/2006/10/hip\_flexor\_stretch.html](http://muscleventures.com/video/2006/10/hip_flexor_stretch.html) ---
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/3 "2007-05-17T17:53:02Z")
[QUOTE=kayT] This site has some of what you want I think: [http://muscleventures.com/video/2006/10/hip\_flexor\_stretch.html](http://muscleventures.com/video/2006/10/hip_flexor_stretch.html) [/QUOTE] That has some examples of how to do certain exercises, but doesn’t seem to help me put together a plan. Thanks though. ---
**Author:** ![m1k3g](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c67d28/32.png) [@m1k3g](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/m1k3g)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/4 "2007-05-17T19:01:07Z")
[WWW.BODYBUILDING.COM](http://WWW.BODYBUILDING.COM) has tons of free programs, videos, etc. I have used it for several years and highly recommend it. ---
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/5 "2007-05-18T14:41:01Z")
Thanks, that looks pretty good. They have a lot of routines that people have uploaded, and you can search through them based on your criterion. I managed to find the old site I use to use on a backup disk from my old computer. I recommend [this site](http://www.exrx.net/Exercise.html) to anyone. Very nice, but maybe suited for beginners a bit more than experienced weight lifters. Thanks again guys. ---
**Author:** ![Busy\_Scissors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d78d45/32.png) [@Busy\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Busy_Scissors)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/6 "2007-05-18T14:49:24Z")
A good workout routine would be the following, split over the week as you like: 1. The deadlift 2. The benchpress 3. The squat 4. Arse around on the weight machines for a bit 5. Some sit-ups and chin-ups You don’t really need to do #4 and #5. ---
**Author:** ![dgrdfd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/eb8c5e/32.png) [@dgrdfd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dgrdfd)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2007, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/7 "2007-05-19T15:15:18Z")
These people will help you put together a good program. [Mens Health Forums](http://forums.menshealth.com/eve?mod=11010347&source=rodale&s=70010347&ORIGINAL_REFERRER_URL=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.menshealth.com%2Fmsnrodale.html%3Faction%3Dcheckmsn%26url%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fforums.menshealth.com%2Feve%3Fa%3Dcfrm%26s%3D70010347) [T-Nation](http://www.t-nation.com/category.jsp?categoryID=6&pageNo=1&s=forumsSidebar) T-Nation tries to sell Biotest supplements, but you can pretty much ignore it. Just read the forums and articles. In fact, this T-Nation thread seems to have a lot of information that you may be looking for. [Are you a Beginner?](http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=640350) ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2007, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/8 "2007-05-19T18:01:12Z")
I agree with the T-Nation forums. They’ve got good advice and supplements. If you wish to buy supplements, I’d shop around a little bit first, though. ---
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2007, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/9 "2007-05-21T14:25:10Z")
Thanks for the references. The T-nation people seem a bit over-the-top to me though. ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2007, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/10 "2007-05-21T14:34:36Z")
[QUOTE=flight] Thanks for the references. The T-nation people seem a bit over-the-top to me though. [/QUOTE] The T-Nation folks are a bit of a different crowd, but the beginner’s thread that **dgrdfd** linked to is probably one of the best references you’re going to find. ---
**Author:** ![dgrdfd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/eb8c5e/32.png) [@dgrdfd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dgrdfd)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2007, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workout-routine/404284/11 "2007-05-22T01:06:27Z")
[QUOTE=flight] Thanks for the references. The T-nation people seem a bit over-the-top to me though. [/QUOTE] Oh, yeah. A lot of those people are real bodybuilders and pretty hardcore. A lot of them are jerks, but there are still enough really helpful people there to make it more than worthwhile to read the forums. Not to mention the tons of articles. I have heard real good things about Chad Waterbury’s routines on that site.