MY workout YOUR thoughts

[bernimx]

Hi, i've been on rippetoe's program for a year or two and recently moved on to this program & enjoy it so far.

Stats :
21 yrs old
6'1''
190 pounds

Best Lifts :
Squat : 305x5
Deadlift : 365x3
Row : 205x8
MP : 150x5
Bench : 205x3

Monday (Volume)
Squat - 4x8
Bench - 4x6
Barbell rows - 4x8

Wednesday (Recovery)
Squat - 2x5 & 80%
Seated press - 3x5
Pull ups - 3x8-15
Accessory: abs/lower back

Friday (Intensity)
Squat - ramp to max set of 3 or 5
Bench - ramp to max triple
Deadlift - ramp to max single, double or triple
Accessory: BB curl, tri push down, lateral raises all 2x8-12

The thing is i'm about to start my first cycle and I was wondering if I should continue with this program that is working okay so far, or move on to a split with more of a volume emphasis training. I thought that maybe i'd need more isolations exercices to at least cover all minor muscle groups so that I grow proportionned. This program is working good right now to gain strength, but as I will be aiming more for size during my cycle of test+dbol, what do you think I should be doing? thanks a lot for responses i'll rep.

[Gator_Mclusky]

Thats a unique split that I like in the short term but moving into your cycle I would suggest more volume and workouts.
I like that split though to be used for a few wks. Seldom do I agree with doing anything but legs on one day but this is an exception.
Do you have any splits that you have in mind? I have a thread on splits that have alot of examples that members have contributed to. Ill see if I can dig it up.

Glad to have your input. We can use more people talking training.

Here are just a few examples: Whats your favorite Training split?!!?!??

[bernimx]

Hey. No I do not have any training splits in mind as I haven't been doing them forever. Suggestions are welcomed!

[Gator_Mclusky]

Check out the thread below mang:

Whats your favorite Training split?!!?!??

[bernimx]

Yeah I checked it out but I find it is kinda vague. There's some ideas on different splits I guess.

[paramuscle]

I guess I am sort of old school on some of this stuff. I never count reps because I pretty much go until I can't go anymore and then I rest that part for a few days while on something else. I usually work opposing groups and then legs separately.

Day 1: Chest and Bi's
Day 2: Back and Tris
Day 3: Legs
Day 4: Shoulders and Abs

Repeat for the rest of your life

A sample routine would be something like warming up on a treadmill for about 2 miles and then if it was chest day:

Flats @ 185 2 sets
225 1 set
275 1 set
305 1 set
315 1 set
325 1 set

I usually have a spot and my reps end when they help me up with the last two or so. It's more of a "feeling" thing with me. I am not trying to give you advice, just something to think about. I traditionally like going to failure all the time. With my MP3 player and I don't speak to anyone. Also, I go 6-7 days a week but that's just me and I got a lot of "down time". Good Luck Bro

~PM

[builditup123]

How do you find ur workout routine??If it works for you then stick with it.

[shamrock]

i agree with para, i lift instinctively and old school as well....always to failure, i think that unless your genetically maxxed out or competing....a simple routine with good form and hard work will make you grow.

[madruga]

i'm with para an sham too.... i don't do numbers. i've always use a good training split (one that works good for me), 3 on, 1 off. but here lately, i've just been doing whatever i feel like my body needs to do. i workout so hard that it usually takes a good 3 days to recover any given muscle group, so after three days if i feel good enough to do it, i'll workout that muscle again. if not, i'll do a muscle that feels fresh. and i just do 3-4 sets per exercise, and 3-4 exercises per muscle. i try to stay in the 4-8 rep range.

i dunna, it looks pretty retarded on paper, but once i get in the gym with my headphones on and slipknot yelling in my ears, i always get an intense workout.

[bernimx]

Thanks for your inputs guys. Bump for more thoughts!