Introducing.....me!

[Egomaniac247]

Glad to be here....was referred by two fellas here, Conan21 & a guy who goes by FishTown...not sure if that's his screen name here too.

ANYWAYS, a little background about myself:

I'm 25 years old, 5'9...weight fluctuates anywhere from 230lbs to 180lbs when I'm really cut up. Never done any competitions but have been damn close to competition shape about 3-4 years ago when I was in college.

Got out of college and into the "real world" and the cuts kinda disappeared lol...you know how that goes.

I don't juice anymore, haven't touched the stuff in 2 years...only did about 3-4 cycles. I certainly don't "hate" on anyone who does it, I just found that it's not for me after I had a scare with a big gyno flare up. Thankfully liquid nolvadex did me right and I was pretty much scared off after that.

Anyways right now I'm hovering around 210lbs. Probably in the ballpark of 15% body fat. THAT needs to change! About 2 weeks ago I devoted myself to cutting up and getting back under 10%..

Then life intervened.....I got a new job.

I was thrilled about the new job....lots more money, a lot more time off....BUT the schedule has me in a bit of a quandry.

Here's the situation:

So, I took on this new job.....and I got put on graveyard shift....so I'm working from 7pm to 7am. I work a weird schedule...Here's the pattern:

Sat/Sun/Monday: Off
Tuesday/Wed: WORK
Thursday/Friday: Off
Sat/Sun/Monday: WORK
Tues/Weds: Off
Thurs/Friday: WORK
Sat/Sun/Monday: Off

Then you basically repeat that process....it works out that I have to work Sat/Sun/Mon every other week....

SOOO....That basically gives me about 15 days out of 30 days to workout. On the days that I get home at 7am and have to work the following day I will probably go to bed when I get home, wake up, eat, walk on my treadmill for an hour before I have to go back into work...

What should my lifting schedule look like? Basically I am going to have to cram extra muscle groups in with each other to form 3 days..

I'm thinking Chest/Legs, Arms/Abs, and Back/Shoulders

What do you all think? Sorry this is confusing.....but it's important to me as I am getting really out of shape here, I haven't been above 12% BF in a LOOONG time...

I've got my diet cleaned up now for cutting....I'm happy with that aspect.....but the lifting schedule & sleeping patterns are going to hinder my results. I'm fully aware of that.

Regardless, how would you all handle a lifting schedule like this?

Someone mentioned H.I.T. training to me and I'm looking into it...But I would LOVE to see some advise from you wise mofo's


Oh and glad to be here!

[american idol]

Welcome to the board! You're in the right place!

[Kidrok (Hop)]

wow....not a shy one are we! lol
Hey welcome aboard bro and keep those posts comin'!

[ChuckaZulu]

I'd work Leg's alone and add Arm's/Ab's to your Chest workout.

Welcome to IM

[Egomaniac247]

Do you think that working biceps/triceps/chest all in one day is a bit much? Plus I'm gonna weaken out quick if I'm hittin tri's and chest in the same day...

But yea I AM concerned about legs having their own day...

[rugbythug]

Try doin a DC style. It will work with your schedule very well. OH and get a membership to a 24 hour place. I think you will burn out if you keep flip flopping from day walker to night walker. But that is just me.

[Richard85]

bro if your looking to get big and cut I would advise DC training

[Egomaniac247]

Where can I get resources and links to info on DC training?

& RugbyThug, I do go to a 24 hour place.....my issue is that I'm not working graveyard shift every day....so it's gonna be all screwed up with my sleeping patterns and training....sigh.

[Kidrok (Hop)]

Where can I get resources and links to info on DC training?

& RugbyThug, I do go to a 24 hour place.....my issue is that I'm not working graveyard shift every day....so it's gonna be all screwed up with my sleeping patterns and training....sigh.

we have a forum called the "DoggPound" run byDoggCrapp himself!
also to answer your other question, yes you can do chest/tri/bi the same day just keep the smaller muscle groups to a lower volume. Always give legs that little bit of extra attention if you can!

[Egomaniac247]

Awesome, thanks everyone for the information!! Tonight's my first night of graveyard shift, I have a feeling it's going to be a loooooong night!

Thanks again!!

[fishtownflexin]

Great to see you made it over here Ego. I told you that you would fit right in with this board especially with all the knowledge to learn

[TheLil'Missus]

Welcome, Ego.

[LeslieJo]

Where can I get resources and links to info on DC training?

& RugbyThug, I do go to a 24 hour place.....my issue is that I'm not working graveyard shift every day....so it's gonna be all screwed up with my sleeping patterns and training....sigh.

Ive worked that schedule before. It is a pain in the butt. Ive worked many odd night shift schedules. My best advice is work out right after you get off. Go straight from work to the gym then go home and go to bed. Makes for great sleep. On days you are off still go to the gym at the same time. Get something on a routine and keep it there no matter what.

But I am far from an expert just talking from experience. My best advice is VITAMINS! Hang in there hun...Im working on the same goal myself.

Glad to have ya here.

[darthness]

welcome to IM, you will love it here. I'm old school and have learned a whole new perspective on bodybuilding.

[The Munster]

Welcome aboard, Ego.