RE: Please Critique
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Monday, May 05, 2008 6:22 PM
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Seems to be a solid routine, I have noted any points that I think need considering...
*These are just my opinions based on my experience* - Take it or leave it
Monday - Chest/Tri
Bench Press - 3 X 10,8,6
Incline Bench Press - 3 X 10,8,6
DB Fly's - 3 X 10,8,6
Upward Cable Pullovers - 3 X 10,8,6
Seated Press Downs. ----------------> I would put these after the Close Grip Bench press
Close Grip Bench press.
Tuesday - Legs/Abs
Squats - 3 X 10,8,6
_____________ ---------------------------> I would add in another leg exercise, something compound like a lunge, Alternating Leg Extensions - 3 X 10,8,6 or maybe hack squats
Lying Hamstring Curls/Seated Calf raises - 3 X 10,8,6
Standing Calve raises - 3 X 10,8,6
Crunches/Leg Raises - to failure(30-35) x 3. ----------> (once you get good at these, try adding some weight)
Side Bends - to failure(30)
Wednesday - Chest -------------> You may find that chest once a week is enough, so this day could become
Bench Press - 3 X 10,8,6 a rest day. Just track your progress and you will work it out. For me,
Incline Bench - 3 X 10,8,6 I found that I made more gains with an extra rest day
Peck Deck - 3 X 10,8,6
Cable Pull Over - 3 X 10,8,6
Thursday - Back/Bi
Chin Ups - 10 x 3 ---------------> I would just aim for max reps x 3 sets
Cable Front Pulldowns - 3 X 10,8,6
Close grip pulldowns - 3 X 10,8,6
Seated Row - 3 X 10,8,6
Deadlifts - 3 X 10,8,6 ---------------------> These should be prioritised at the start of your back workout
DB Bent over rows - 3 X 10,8,6 as they require lots of energy and concentration
BB Curls - 3 X 10,8,6
Seated DB Curls - 3 X 10,8,6.
Friday - Shoulders
Smith Shoulder Press - 3 X 10,8,6 --------> Any reason you chose the smith machine? Try and use free barbell if possible, better ROM
DB Shoulder Press - 3 X 10,8,6
DB Lateral Raises - 3 X 10,8,6
Upright Rows - 3 X 10,8,6
Seated Side laterals - 3 X 10,8,6 --------> Are these bent over? If not, I would make them bent over to hit your rear delts
BB Shrugs - 3 x 12
"If you think you need a spot, just go harder"
Shane - my maori friend + ex-training partner