Workout Summary
Main Goal:
Build Muscle
Workout Type:
Split
Training Level:
Intermediate
Days Per Week:
5
Equipment Required:
Barbell, Bodyweight, Cables, Dumbbells, Machines
Target Gender:
Male & Female
Author:
Recommended supplements for this workout:
Workout Description
Doug's 5 day high definition routine is designed to increase muscle definition and burn bodyfat. A thorough cardio warm up at start of each day, stretches and cardio cool down at the end of the training session.
Workout notes:
- 2 Warm up sets to be completed on 1st exercise per bodypart. 1st warm up set at a very light weight, 2nd warm up set at approx ½ weight to be used in working set.
- Cardio is low intensity for up to an hour twice per day; First thing in the morning before breakfast and evening time, at least 2 hrs before bedtime.
- Abdominals are performed after each training session
- 30 Seconds rest between sets
Abdominal Exercises:
As stated above, in this workout you should train your abs at the end of each session. Use these exercises:
- Decline Crunches - 4 sets of 20-25 reps
- Hanging Leg Raises - 4 sets of 20-25 reps
- Twisting Crunches - 4 sets of 20-25 reps
Daily Workout Schedule:
| Monday - Arms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Biceps | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Barbell Curl | 4 | 20, 15, 12, 10 |
| Dumbbell Curl | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Concentration Curl | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Triceps | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Lying Tricep Extension | 4 | 15, 12, 10, 10 |
| Rope Pushdown | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Dumbbell Extension | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Tuesday - Legs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quads, Hamstrings and Glutes | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Squats | 4 | 20, 15, 12, 10 |
| Leg Press | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Leg Extension | 3 | 20, 15, 12 |
| Leg Curl | 4 | 20, 15, 12, 10 |
| Straight Leg Deadlifts | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Calves | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Seated Calf Raise | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Standing Calf Raise | 3 | 20, 15, 12 |
| Wednesday - Chest | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chest | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Incline Dumbbell Press | 4 | 15, 12, 12, 10 |
| Flat Dumbbell Press | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Decline Dumbbell Press | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Cable Crossovers | 2 | 12 |
| Incline Flys | 2 | 12 |
| Thursday - back | ||
|---|---|---|
| Back | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Smith Machine Barbell Row | 4 | 15, 12, 10, 10 |
| Bent Over Dumbbell Rows | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Wide Grip Pulldown | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Seated Rowing | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Hyper-Extension | 4 | 15, 12, 10, 10 |
| Friday - Shoulders | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Dumbbell Press | 4 | 15, 12, 10, 10 |
| Side Lateral Raises | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
| Dumbbell Shrugs | 3 | 15, 12, 10 |
Saturday & Sunday - Rest Days
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Posted Fri, 05/21/2010 - 01:20
is one day training enough for each muscle group?
I always read that 2 days are the right way,.
waiting for your reply
sameh
Posted Fri, 05/21/2010 - 08:01
The key is pushing for progressive resistance. If you are making definitive gains training twice per week using resistance training, then stick with this program.
Posted Fri, 05/21/2010 - 22:15
Thank you
Posted Fri, 07/09/2010 - 21:39
First I'd like to thank you for sharing this great routine. Second, I weight 158 pounds, and I'm having trouble getting my abs to show, and I got a little stubborn belly fat that's keeping my abs from coming out. Would this routine efficiently help, or should I add something more than just the abdominal routine at the end of each session as this routine describes?
Posted Sun, 07/11/2010 - 07:25
Hi Edmar,
Seeing your abs is primarily about diet. His is a good article to read on the topic:
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/the-great-abs-mistake-crunches...
Posted Tue, 04/02/2013 - 17:25
try a little bit of cardio like jog and sprints
Posted Mon, 09/20/2010 - 05:42
Hi Steve,
My question is related to the cardio sessions..now you say two times per day..once in the morning before breakfast and once again after your workout..BUT 2 hours before bedtime..now is that necessary? Because I usually workout at 4 pm so cant I do cardio after that or do I have to do it 2 hours before I hit the bed..Thanks
Posted Tue, 09/28/2010 - 14:30
does the workout count in the 2 hours? I am doing http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/23-doug--s-mega-cutting-routin... At the moment and I really like it, but I want to change it up for 6-8 weeks. this calls for cardio but not as much, I also take only 30 to 45 seconds between sets. I try to get my heartrate up and stay up until I finish. when I do Abs, I take no rest, I do 100 cable crunches then 30 side crunches and move into the Leg raises for 3 sets super set style with no rest.
I ask because I simply only have an hour and a half a day to exercise, any advice?
Posted Mon, 10/25/2010 - 00:03
I believe he meant don't do the cardio late enough that you will go to bed 2 hours after (AT LEAST 2 hours before bed, meaning preferably even earlier). This is most likely because doing intense cardio late at night "wakes" your body up, so it's harder to fall asleep within such a short time frame.
Posted Wed, 04/06/2011 - 09:32
thanks for saying that i was wondering if i was the only 1 suffering from not being able to sleep now that i know that i can finallly sleep lol, cheers
Posted Wed, 03/20/2013 - 14:05
I assumed it meant "Before you go to bed, make sure you get 2 hours of cardio in."
Posted Fri, 08/12/2011 - 02:56
I weight 75 kg and heigth 5'6. For how long should I stick with this workout program? Because I dnt want to gain size anymore. Just want my muscles to show up.
Posted Fri, 11/11/2011 - 01:36
Ok so check it out I've been in prison for the last three years working out a lot. My routine was the push/pull It was chest/tris back/bis shoulders/legs then day off. i figured it give each muscle group 4 days to rest before hitting them again. In prison there wasn't much els to do but work out so everyone is hitting it like i did. This was my rutine
CHEST AND TRIS
CHEST
4 sets flat 6/10 reps
4 sets dumbell flat 8/10 reps
4 sets incline 6/8 reps
4 sets incline dumbell 8/10 reps
4 sets dips
4 sets fly
TRI'S
4 sets close grip bench 6/8 reps
4 sets skull crushers 8/10 reps
4 sets behind the head ex 8/10 reps
4 sets cable pushdowns
4 sets of kickouts
BACK AND BI'S
BACK
5 sets wide pul lups
5 sets close grip pull ups
5 sets reverse pull ups
5 sets military pull ups
4 sets bent over rows
4 sets cable rows
4 sets chainsaws
4 sets T-bar rows
BI'S
4 sets curls
4sets revers curls
4 sets hammer curls
4 incline curls
4 sets alteraited curls
SHOULDERS AND LEG
WELL YOU GET THE POINT
do you think i was way over doin it and if so what can i do diffrent? i like to work out hard and i dont mind spending time in the gym so what workout would be the best for gettin big. Thats what i want and I am dedicated and motivated so long intense work outs is no problem. Any suggestions?
Posted Mon, 04/30/2012 - 03:53
Chris,
Your workout is fine just remember to mix it up a little so you confuse your muscles. Also, in the words of Lee Haney, body building is 80% nutrition so take a hard look at what you are consuming when you are consuming it and how much at one time and thoughout the day. You are working out hard but are you feeding those muscles and that includes suppliments. Glutamine is one of those that should not be overlooked. Good luck!
Posted Sat, 08/11/2012 - 04:02
I always wonder why people are so crazy about supplementing glutamine. It is the most abundant amino acid in the human body. Most whey supplements contain 3-5g, and there is no need for more than that. If you are going to focus on an amino acid it would be wise to invest in a little extra leucine, as this amino acid has been shown to be the key one for maintaing a positive protein balance.
Posted Wed, 09/05/2012 - 14:44
you must be huge
Posted Sun, 02/17/2013 - 14:02
Hi, Im 30 with 165cm Height. I need to lose 20kg in 7 months. Is this really possible for me to lose that much weight in 7 months using the "5-day workout routine" schedule? any tips? thanks
Posted Sat, 01/08/2011 - 02:23
Cant working out 1 part of your body tear your muscle?
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 21:56
If you were to do it day after day, it could. Since you are rotating between different parts of the body everyday, you will be fine.
Posted Wed, 07/20/2011 - 00:51
Any time you work out your muscles are tearing. To build muscle you body has to first break down the old fibers (as in the tear) and then it rebuilds stronger. So if you are feeling extremely sore then your muscles have been torn/ worked hard and they are becoming stronger. As for the one body part routine... I haven't had a problem with it so far. Although everyone is different so yeah.... Good Luck
Posted Thu, 10/27/2011 - 03:41
When it comes to the soreness, it normally happen around the second day after the work out. My question is if Im am sore to the point that its painfull to even move should I lighten te weight that Im using for the lifts? For instance the bis and tris lifts I was so sore that I couldnt fully extent or retract my arms without using my other hand to help lol. I know this could be because I havnt lifted in a while, but I just wanted to know if should lessen the weight that im lifting or just keep going because that much pain is normal.
Posted Sun, 07/24/2011 - 11:00
When you lift weights that is exactly what is happening. The muscle fibers tear and protein rebuilds it stronger. Actual muscle tears are something different though. It can happen from lifting only one body part but only if you don't listen to your body and try and lift too much too often.
Posted Fri, 08/05/2011 - 23:36
The other key component is to feed your body protein within 1/2 (protein isolate & carb recover shake) - 1 1/2 (meal according to diet plan that emphasizes extended protein & carb replenishment) hours after working out.
I haven't lifted weights in about 4 yrs but had been running. Started the aformentioned regiment and I have never felt better since I was playing HS football.
Posted Sat, 02/18/2012 - 13:18
you can pull a muscle but every time you work out your musce is ripping when u build muscle ur muscle rips when u work out and when u rest it builds bigger
Posted Tue, 02/08/2011 - 21:29
does walking count as low intensity cardio? and if it does and you walk for 2 hours at once instead of once in morning and once in evening? say walking 2 hours in afternoon after workout?
Posted Fri, 11/25/2011 - 21:21
Im sorry i didnt know ho to post a proper comment so im writing here. ive got a question. how long d you have to do this workout before you start seeing results?
Posted Fri, 05/04/2012 - 03:09
u have the week end to rest
Posted Fri, 05/21/2010 - 14:08
Great routine.
Seeing great results and not as tired.
Ken
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:38
Just wondering how long you use this program before you switch it up? 4 weeks?
Posted Tue, 05/25/2010 - 11:18
You could run it up to 12 weeks, or possibly longer, depending on your goals.
Posted Thu, 06/09/2011 - 12:26
3 weeks. But you switch it up by doing the opposite of each workout.
Like if you were doing doing bench press with the bar. You would now do bench press with the dumbbells.
Just find the opposite of every workout. And if you can't then find a different workout for that muscle.
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 14:41
I guess I'm not sure how this works...so you do an hr of cardiovascular, then your weights/abs, then cardiovascular cooldown for a little bit...then come back to the gym and do another hr of just cardio? I just wanted to clarify so if i tried it out I was doing it right.
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 18:07
Do one session of cardio first thing in the morning, then another following your daily weight training workout.
Posted Sat, 04/06/2013 - 23:31
Does the cardio mean 2 hours total a day? Or 2 sessions equaling 2 hours. I generally do a split.. work out in the early am (5Am) before work then follow up with 1 hour of cardio each day after work.
Posted Tue, 05/25/2010 - 07:45
but what if u dont have time to do cardio i work out of town and the only time i have to workout is when i get off in the evening and is this routine a good work to do for a couple months or 3 or 4? and sumtimes i work at night and have to skip a day so if i missed tuesdays workout can i push tues to wedsday ? and then due fridays on saturday?
Posted Tue, 05/25/2010 - 08:08
I suggest finding a routine that works with your schedule. The key to achieving results lies in persistent effort, so if this routine doesn't fit your schedule, I would find a split that does. You can really cut on just about any lifting routine with the right diet.
Posted Tue, 05/25/2010 - 17:00
i mean i have time to run in the after noon at work its just sumetimes i have to work real late and its hard to find a gym thats open 24/7
Posted Tue, 05/25/2010 - 17:52
What's your city and state?
Posted Tue, 05/25/2010 - 21:45
I'm going to try this routine but cardio is out of the question for now. First of all i work 2 jobs start at 7 A.M. and do not get home until Midnight so of course i have to workout at home where I dont have the equipment that is in a gym but have dumbbells and elastic bands and a bench i guess something is better then nothing,Plus i figure with the right diet and workingout you can still cut up plus the older you are the harder it is i will be 50 at the end of the year.So being that i'm pressed for time do you think this is a good workout for me
Posted Wed, 05/26/2010 - 09:50
You bet! This is a solid workout. Adapt it to your needs and schedule, and don't be afraid to make minor changes.
Posted Tue, 05/25/2010 - 22:28
I have been utilizing the resistance training of the Tower 200 from Body By Jake, and it has worked great, however I am looking for more definition. In this program, how long should cardio be performed in the morning? And then how long at night? And what does he mean by low intensity cardio?
Posted Wed, 05/26/2010 - 09:35
Low intensity cardio is performed with your heart rate around 70% of maximum. High intensity cardio is perform with a higher heart rate, and involves activities that "go all out" like sprinting or bike at a maximal pace.
"Cardio is low intensity for up to an hour twice per day; First thing in the morning before breakfast and evening time, at least 2 hrs before bedtime."
Posted Wed, 05/26/2010 - 19:20
My other question is being that i can not do legs at this time Is it ok to do the routine this way Monday- arms Tuesday -Chest off Wed; Thursdau Back and Friday Shoulders. If not give me another way of doing the routine thanks
Posted Thu, 05/27/2010 - 09:53
You wouldn't want to work arms the day before chest. Triceps are heavily involved with most chest movements and you want triceps fresh on chest day.
May I ask why you can't work legs?
Posted Wed, 05/26/2010 - 23:21
This si a awesome routine
Posted Thu, 05/27/2010 - 12:27
I cant do legs because I have an injury to my left leg. I have a slight tear in my calf. Plus it is so hard to do legs at home when all you really have are dumbbells i know i can do squats and lunges but that is really about it. So how should i do this routine with legs out of the routine for now. would you do chest' Monday' back on Tuesday Wed off and Shoulders on thursday and Arms on Friday ? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Posted Thu, 05/27/2010 - 12:52
I would do something like this:
Monday - Chest + Tricpes
Tuesday - OFF
Wednesday - Back + Biceps
Thursday - OFF
Friday - Shoulders + Abs
Posted Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:14
No legs?? And you expect to get bigger\stronger?
Posted Fri, 05/28/2010 - 02:43
Steve I am about 165cm tall (5ft 5)and weigh 75kgs (165lbs). Im slighty overweight for my hieght and i want to lose about 9kgs to be in good shape with a nice ripped body. Ive been doing this routine for 4wks now with a very strict diet but I cant see any results with wieght loss at all. My body figure is getting better and can see defined muscles. I was just wondering with this routine am I actually losing weight but cant tell becuase muscle is developing and weighing me down or?? I want to lose the fat around my body so it doesnt turn into muscle and make me look really wide. I just hope the training sessions arnt building too much muscle rather than burn body fat...
Posted Fri, 05/28/2010 - 07:28
You won't have to worry about getting really wide with muscle. Gaining muscle is not easy, and naturals who are "big" don't have wide waists.
How many calories are you eating per day?
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