 Re: What shall I do? Try to lose the fat or try to gain muscle mass?
Dude, I'm totaly keen on helping, but you have to READ and LEARN. Check the links posted.
First, don't go to failure. Don't lift till you can't lift anymore, you'll burn out your CNS (Central Nervous System). Slow, progressive workouts buddy. On occasion going to failure is fine, but not every single set of every single exercise.
The way it works is this. If you can manage to row 100lbs, then start at say 90 for your first set, then do 100 for your second. The following week, add 5lbs if you can manage it. Keep doing this. If you are eating properly (A lot of calories, good calories and protein) then you WILL see gains. If you don't, then somethings not right. DO NOT worry about 'the pump' or 'the burn'...they mean nothing when it comes to muscle gain. The same goes for any body part. Remember, than COMPOUND lifts are the key here.
AND...get off the MACHINES!! Use FREE WEIGHTS. If you want to work your back, do chin-ups, deadlifts etc. If you can do 2x6 chin-ups, strap a weight to your legs. You need to add weight. If you can deadlift 300lbs and walk away feeling fine, then you've got some superman genetics for a skinny fat boy.
Before you post anything else, read. THEN post your EXACT routine (Exercises, sets, reps, days you train etc.)
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