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Alright guys, thanks for all the help so quickly! I do notice that I feel exhausted just from doing my normal lifting routine (probably helps burn off a lot of fat as well as building muscle), but when should I mix in some cardio? On off days?

I work out 2 on, 1 off, then 2 on again, then repeat the cycle.

Day 1: Chest/triceps
Day 2: Back/Biceps

rest

Day 3: Shoulders/Abs
Day 4: Legs

rest

repeat

Does that seem like a pretty good routine? I know Day 1 works shoulders pretty good, and abs are worked in almost all exercises as a stabilizer. Also, I don't do deadlifts as the guy I work out with says they can reallllly mess up your back if you do them incorrectly, should I maybe start throwing those in somewhere?

For now, I'll keep doing what I'm doing, maybe cut back on some calories and treats every now and then, and hopefully I'll start seeing the cut abs.

Thanks for any help you guys can give, and thanks for responding already!

Eric

Try adding them in and doing them correctly. They are arguably the best mass building exercise that exists.

The split that you posted doesn't really explain much at all. There is nothing obviously wrong with it, but it means nothing without exercises/reps/sets included.

EDIT: A split isn't a routine. It's just how your routine is broken up.

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What about squats? Aren't they just as important though?

I do everything 3 sets of 8 reps, increasing the weight by 10 pounds or so each time. So, with that in mind:

Day 1: Chest/Triceps

Flat bench, incline bench, skull crushers, butterflies on machine, tri pulldowns (should i add something else, i feel like im forgetting something)

Day 2: Back/Biceps

lat pulldown, seated rows, different type of rows, 21s or just dumbbell curls, pull ups, nukes (biceps)

rest day

Day 3: Shoulders/Abs

seated shoulder press, dumbbell shoulders, inclined situps with 10 pound weight, leg raises, birdmans, (shrugs?)

Day 4: LEGS

squats, calves (raises), leg extensions, leg curls, obliques (if needed)

rest day


I may have accidentally left out some things, I am just trying to recount my workout plan off the top of my head, but I think I got most if not all of it covered. Am I missing any vital exercises, or should I not be doing them 3 x 8? That's how I've always been taught/trained, so if there is something better I'm definitely open to suggestions.