Moronic Monday - Your weekly stupid questions thread

Sorry if this is so long, post got removed. Original below:

 

I have a feeling I am spreading my workout too thin right now and need some advice for better results. First of all, I am looking to phase out regular Bicep Curls as it causes my elbows to hurt (I can do Hammer Curls just fine with no issues). Second, I've been doing upper workout Monday, Wednesday, and Friday alternating between two types of workouts which I'll list below. I am looking to find a singular set to perform these days instead or add more variation to these days. Also I've been doing the pyramid method (I think that's the term). Tuesdays and Thursday I work on legs (I'm still figuring out a routine on this).

 

First Workout

  • 20 Reps, 30lb Dumbbell, Hammer Curl
  • 20 Reps, 30lb Dumbbell, Overhead Tricep Extension
  • 20 Reps, 30lb Dumbbell, Overhead Dumbbell Press
  • 15 Reps, 100lb Barbell, Bench Press

    Note: The Overhead Dumbbell Press in this one is positioned palms toward head.

 

  • 10 Reps, 40lb Dumbbell, Hammer Curl
  • 10 Reps, 40lb Dumbbell, Overhead Tricep Extension
  • 10 Reps, 40lb Dumbbell, Overhead Dumbbell Press
  • 15 Reps, 100lb Barbell, Bench Press

 

  • 5 Reps, 50lb Dumbbell, Hammer Curl
  • 5 Reps, 50lb Dumbbell, Overhead Tricep Extension
  • 5 Reps, 50lb Dumbbell, Overhead Dumbbell Press
  • 15 Reps, 100lb Barbell, Bench Press

 

After this I will go back to 40's then 30's, like a pyramid.

 

Second Workout

  • 20 Reps, 30lb Dumbbell, Bicep Curl
  • 20 Reps, 20lb Dumbbell, Side Lateral Raise
  • 20 Reps, 30lb Dumbbell, Overhead Dumbbell Press
  • 15 Reps, 100lb Barbell, Bench Press

    Note: The Overhead Dumbbell Press in this one is positioned palms forward.

 

Similar to Workout 1, I increase weight, and decrease reps (didn't want to list it all again). Workouts are done on separate days. So I guess my questions are:

 

  1. Am I spreading myself to thin alternating?
  2. Am I missing anything in these workouts that might leave something weak?
  3. I'm looking to temporary cut out Bicep Curls for now, I may have overextended at one point because my elbows didn't always hurt doing them, will Hammer Curls suffice for now or is there an alternative?
  4. Would merging these together be too much strain on the muscles?
  5. Is there any difference between the two types of Overhead Dumbbell Presses?
  6. Bench Press is at max for now mostly because I cannot for the life of me find matching weight plates. Bought the set (bench, bar, plates) in a sports store a couple years back but they don't carry it anymore. They are like a plastic casing filled with either sand or concrete I think (I only see solid metal anymore). Not even sure the bar can hold much more as it's flexing slightly already. Any recommendations?
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