What changes can I do to my workout routine...?!
Question: to make sure that I don't hit a plateau or so I can continue to make gains. I do a few core exercises such as Squat, Bench Press, Military Press, Preacher Curls, Pull Ups, Dips, and Sit-ups. I try to mix in different isolation exercises and normally do 3 sets of 8-10 reps depending on the exercise. For cardiovascular exercise I run on a treadmil, eliptical, and bike machine.
Answers: to make sure that I don't hit a plateau or so I can continue to make gains. I do a few core exercises such as Squat, Bench Press, Military Press, Preacher Curls, Pull Ups, Dips, and Sit-ups. I try to mix in different isolation exercises and normally do 3 sets of 8-10 reps depending on the exercise. For cardiovascular exercise I run on a treadmil, eliptical, and bike machine.
try doing CORE exercises....like leg lifts, crunches, bicycles, superman's, exercises that work your core (abs & low back)
Another thing you can try to do with your cardio is to interval training....1 minute at 80-100% intensity and 2 minutes at about 50% intensity....
One more that I would suggest is plyometricts (jumping), like box jumps, things like that....
I note a distinct lack of deadlifts in your routine. Add them. I'm told Deadlifts and Squats are the bosses of any weightlifting routine.
Look for variations in what you're currently doing. Try doing front squats or zercher squats instead of the standard squat. Go to a site like exrx.net and see what variations are available for your lifts.
try to run 3 times a week for 2-3 miles every time. make sure you only run and not lift weights those 3 days. once you finish running, do sets of 25 push ups and sit ups. on the days that you don't run, work out by lifting weights and gaining muscle but don't do any cardio. try to eat a lot of pasta, rice, beans and meat with not fat in it. *always stay hydrated, even if you're not working out* it's very important