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Routine Critique Please

  • 24-05-2008 11:00am
    #1
    paddymorrison
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭


    Howdy, I have been designing my new programme. Any thoughts on it would be appreciated. I try to do a fullbody workout every time and everything is 5x5 (plus 2 warmup sets).

    Monday
    Back Squat
    Bench Press
    Power Clean
    Barbell Row

    Wednesday
    Overhead Squat
    Push Press
    Deadlift
    Chin Up

    Friday
    Front Squat
    Incline Press
    Deadlift Shrug
    Pull Up

    Saturday
    Jumping Squat
    Shoulder Press
    High Pull
    ... and finally my shameful isolation: Superset of Hammer Curls and Calf Raises

    You might think I am crazy doing squats every time. But my overhead squat and jumping squat are pretty light as I am still working on my forms. I can post my current stats as well if that helps.

    Cheers!


Comments

  • #2
    Al_Fernz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,021 ✭✭✭Al_Fernz


    What are your goals?

    Overall it looks balanced enought but, IMO Saturday's session is unecessary. You would probably benefit more from resting up.


  • #3
    paddymorrison
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭paddymorrison


    Thanks for the reply! I did put the "useless" exercises on Saturday because I am usually the only one in the (college) gym. Would you say 3 days a week is enough or should I come up with something else? I don't know, I just thought it'd be nice to do something in the weekend, is it a bad idea?


  • #4
    paddymorrison
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭paddymorrison


    Oh, and my goal is just to gain mass and strength in general. Ok, I will be honest. I am shallow and I want to look like a rugby player, haha.


  • #5
    BossArky
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,617 Mod ✭✭✭✭BossArky


    Maybe throw in a few sets of lunges and deadlifts after squats on one of your leg days.

    What weight / height are you?

    Take some measurements: weight and various things like calf, hips, waist, biceps, neck, chest, upper leg. If you see progress every month then keep at it. If you are stalling then perhaps time to eat smarter and rejig the format of your training sessions.


  • #6
    Al_Fernz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,021 ✭✭✭Al_Fernz


    IMO a full body routine 4 days a week is overkill. 3 days is definitely enough for your goals. Remember you grow when you rest. If you're hell bent on a 4 days a week program a split routine would be the way to go.

    Oh and there's no shame in doing isolation exercises after you've done your main lifts.


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  • #7
    paddymorrison
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭paddymorrison


    Thanks for the comments! I am 1.77m and 85kg at the mo. I guess I should start getting tracks of other measurements as well.

    Should I do the Saturday exercises on other days then? Or should I just leave them out altogther? Thanks a million.


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