hey guys, im in the process of starting a workout routine.

I have been doing the 8 minute fitness series for about a while now.Ive done 8 minute abs for months and really like it. I recently started doing the other videos ( 8 min legs, and 8 min buns). Theres a 8 minute arms video but I dont really like it and I would rather use the weights.

So heres my log for the week. And keep in mind that im just starting out.

Bench Press - 3 Sets of 10 reps at 110lbs

Bicep Curls (with curl bar) - 3 sets of 8 reps at 50 lbs

Bicep curl with Lift ( with dumbells)- 3 sets of 10 reps at 20 lbs

Deadlifts - 3 sets of 8 reps at 140lbs (Im am a beginner when it comes to deadlifts so any advice would be great)

I like to do one set of each and repeat that 3 times.

Then I do the 8 Minute buns workout (really good workout, I am sweating buckets at this point)

8 Minute Abs (Ive been doing this everyday off and on for 3 months its really good)

I finish off with the 8 minute legs workout. (Its low impact, and I have a bad knee which can be aggravated easily so its great)

After that I try to max out on push-ups (like 20-25).

I do this 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). On the other days I try to run for 45 minutes on the tredmill and then just do the 8 minute abs and buns workouts.


I've lost almost 30 pounds since May (from 212 to 183 today). I know I can lose another 10-15 or 20 pounds before I am where I want to be.

Is this a good workout? How can I improve or change what I am doing. Thanks guys. Awesome forum:tucool:

Well, it worked for you, right? Can you incorporate some kind of squat? Are you increasing the weights progressively?

Sounds like you've had some good success. I think if you keep researching some more, tweak your routine, increase the intensity, keep your diet in check, and you can really keep progressing.

Bench press and deadlifts are great. Push ups too. Try to see if you can work in some squats, shoulder presses, rows or pull ups. Dips.

Keep reading. Keep researching. Most importantly, keep it up.

If you want to work on your deadlift and other lifts for that matter Google Mark Rippetoe Starting Strength. While you're at it google HIIT, LISS, Body For Life, Stronglifts, Burn the Fat Feed the muscle. Just google terms you come accross and keep reading. Lot's of different approaches. Learn a little about a bunch of them. Just try to figure it out.

With 30 lbs down, you've figured something out. Great job.