This is Part 2 of my Basic Bodybuilding Workout Program. This is a well balanced training program that focuses on building size and strength throughout all the major muscle groups of the body.
Workout 2 – Back & Biceps
These are the “pulling muscles”. You’ll notice that all the exercises you do for back and biceps involve some type of pulling or rowing movement. For example, pull downs, deadlifts, dumbbell rows, bicep curls, etc…
That’s why we’re going to group all these muscle groups together in the same workout. This will allow the complementary muscle groups to get trained at the same time and also get equal recovery time between workouts.
In the 3rd workout we’ll cover a complete training session for the Legs & Abdominals.
Click Play to watch the 2nd Workout… Back & Biceps.
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If you missed the 1st workout, you can get that routine here:
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps Workout
You can watch the 3rd workout, the Legs and Abdominals at the link below:
Legs and Abdominals Workout
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43 Comments
mike
Gotta do pull ups !!!!
leehayward
mike,
It depends on the fitness level of who is doing the program. Not everyone can do enough pull ups to get a good lat workout, so that’s why I suggested pull downs instead. But if you are strong enough to do 3 sets of 10 pull ups with perfect form than you can swap the pull downs for pull ups.
Josh
Should we keep the same weight for the 3 sets?
Isiah
When your doing this routine do you train one day on one day off? Or are you doing this and working out everyday and focusing on specific areas?
Declan
Hey Lee,
What can I replace for the Deadlifts? I know they’re an important compound exercise, but I’ve tried to work them into my routine over the years and EVERY time I do I wind up tweaking my back.
What do you think?
Rowell
I really want to follow this but I’m already doing the Optimum Anabolics by Jeff. Should I begin this workout or should I stick with the OA? Thanks for your time!
leehayward
Yes, when you get all 3 sets of 10 with the same weight with good form. Up the weight by 5 pounds for your next workout. And keep progressing like this.
leehayward
I recommend training every second day, especially if your goal is to gain muscle mass. Day on, Day off training helps maximize recovery and growth.
leehayward
Start off really light, get the form down perfect. Then just up the weight by 5 pounds per workout. You can generally make small jumps in weight like this while keeping perfect form and avoiding injury. Most people only get hurt when they try to make too big of a jump and do too much, too soon.
leehayward
Follow through with the Optimum Anabolics Program, it’s an awesome routine. When you are done with that you can move on to this program.
Anthony Spencer
Hey Lee,
I have a possible variation for the set scheme I wanted to ask you about. I’ve been checking out some of Christian Thibedeau’s (spelling?) programs and he incorporates a lot of complexes in his workouts to hit all of the different fiber types. Could perhaps doing 2 light warmups sets, then 2-3 all out sets of 3-5 reps (2 minute breaks), and lastly 3 explosive sets of 10 reps be a good protocol. It seems like it would kill two birds with one stone (cause hypertrophy but also stimulate the nervous system enough to gain strength) without having to split up these strategies between two workouts.
sailesh
hey is it good to workout for biseps and triceps on a same day?
Paul
Thanks for the great workout tips / programs Lee! How much rest in between sets? 2 – 3 minutes or is that too much?
Don
I am 67yrs. young and I am trying to get a beginner type of weight lifting routine. I prefer a split 3 day routine. I cannot do much leg workout since I have had both knees completely replaced. Anyway what would be the the exercises to pair up for the 3 day workout routine. A friend of mine told me not to put triceps and chest together at the same time as you work both when doing chest workouts. is this true?
Thanks,
Don
Ken
Lee…your the man!!Love your workouts and keep them coming buddy!!Each and everyone is a blessing and is well acepted in my book….Ken
Gil
Hey Lee, Thanks for what you’re providing us with here … These Are Great Routines!!!
Have a question on preacher curls. My gym doesn’t have a 90 degree preacher curl station … Is there a substitute exercise I can do??? Thanks in Advance and keep up the Great Work.
Warren
Hey Lee,
Great workout again, also i have a question which may be a bit off but when doing bend over barbell rows i add a certain weight that i can bang out maybe 10 12 reps but the thing is my lower back starts to give away quicker and it starts to pain, what would be the reason that my lower back is weak and needs improvement or should i buy a lifting belt and use that to assist me on that exercise.
Thanks
chris toplis
leehayward,
leehayward,
hi lee can u workout 1 day on and then have the next day off then workout 1day on again and then do so on thanks
Lennie
Lee, I have been following your website and videos for quite a while now and just wanted to thank you for the information you provide. This most recent series of videos are excellent and answered many of my questions. I really admire your approach, delivery and sincerity in trying to help others achieve their goals. You are a tremendous resource and inspiration to those who share the passion of bodybuilding. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
Muthukrishnan
Thank you lee……
Frank Zappa
nice video lee those arms look sick!
matthew b
Declan,
i have same problem
leehayward
If you wanted to do the same exercises and incorporate that set and rep pattern (or another set and rep pattern) that’s totally cool. This routine is just a guideline to follow. It’s not a set in stone program. You can modify it to fit your needs.
leehayward
You can do that as well, I sometimes pair up biceps and triceps together and have an “arm only day”. It’s not really ‘right’ or ‘wrong’… it’s just a different way to go about things.
leehayward
That’s fine, I usually rest a couple minutes between sets.
leehayward
When you talk to different people you are going to hear different opinions. There are pros and cons to virtually every body part split. But there is no “right” and “wrong”… It’s really just another way to go about your workouts.
You can follow the 3 day split just as I’ve outlined. But for the leg workouts you can do lighter exercises or even just do cardio. It’s better to keep active in the legs than to avoid all leg exercise entirely.
leehayward
You can do regular preacher curls if you don’t have a 90 degree angle preacher bench.
leehayward
Don’t bend over too far at the waist. Keep your torso bent over at 45 degrees. This will allow you to work the lats hard without excess strain on the lower back.
leehayward
Yes, you can follow this routine working out every second day.
H Dhesi
I just wanted to thank you for not onnly taking the time to making these programs with videos for good form demonstration but also following up with the feedback you give the fans in the comments section. I regularly watch the videos but rarely read the comments so it was a surprise to see that you actually take the time to respond to questions. It shows you care.
High 5, buddy! You’re a hero to us all.
john
hey mike ur the man!!! thanks for the handy tips, much appreciated.
Dustin
Lee, the savage beast! – Vince
Hey Lee I’m following the BYB program right now and I’m currently undergoing phase 2. Yesterday was Day 5: Arm Specialization Workout B and While I was doing the reverse grip bench press I wasn’t really getting a pump in my triceps. I didn’t feel them getting worked out at all. I felt my shoulders getting worked out more. I was doing them with proper form though, with the bar right above the upper abs. Is this normal?
While I was doing the overhead pull down cable curls this guy comes up to me and tells me that I was using the machine the wrong way lol I did get a good pump with that workout though. I felt a different kind of pump though after the whole workout.
Isiah
Hey lee I would like to buy your blast your biceps program but I dont have a debt card or credit card how else could I get this program?
leehayward
With the reverse grip smith machine bench press you can vary the position by moving the bench under the bar to see what position feels the best for you. You can also set the bar on the safety pins and only do top 1/2 rep lockouts. This will allow you to lift more weight and place all the workload on the triceps.
leehayward
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Hussain
Lee i want to know one thing that after doing dead lift exercise can i also do t bar exercises is this combination is best and after that i do dumbbell exercise kindly give me your advice about that and….
Gerald
This was a great workout, it was a killer. I will try it again how long do you think I should do this workout?
Eric Brightwell
Lee, awesome sight, great workout tips, Im glad I came across it. I was wondering what is the best muscle building and fat burning supplements you would recommend, or stacks. Thanks, Eric
josian
hi lee:
i have a question:
can i include in day 1:chest,shoulders and triceps.
day 2:back and biceps. and on day 3: legs and abs.
can i include more exercises on triceps day?
thank you!
your friend,
josian.
baller09
Declan,
possibly try to focus on proper form? i had 30 degree scoliosis for a few years and the doctor recommended back workouts to strengthen and tighten the muscles instead of surgery. I started doing deadlifts with correct form (by researching online) and IMMEDIATELY noticed a difference in my posture and back strength. By far the best back and spine strengthening exercise
Joe
Declan,
Drop the Deadlift??? I can tell just from your comment that you are either A. doing them wrong, or B. just don’t want to do them and are looking for an excuse. The #1 reason people avoid the Deadlift is that they are lazy and don’t want to work hard, but like you find some lame excuse and want all the benefits of getting bigger and stronger without doing the work. Quit lying to yourself that Deadlifts “tweak” your back and just do the damn exercise. You know as well as i do that you don’t like deadlifts and are just looking for a reason Not to do them. If you did them correctly then it’s IMPOSSIBLE to injure yourself. ANY experienced lifter will tell you the same thing. WHY? Because the barbell Deadlift is THE MOST FUNCTIONAL exercise a human being can do. We literally are built for it, Next you’ll be asking for a replacement for Squats, too. Be a man and just do the damn Deadlifts, or keep whining and wonder years from now why you’re still a skinny little bitch :-/
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Eric O
Great routine. I would like to get a trap workout in this routine (shrugs). Should I do it on chest, tri, shoulder day, or Back, bi, day?