How about this workout?

[hulse]

Im going to do this for 4 weeks at least, any suggestions or comments are appreciated. Ill be alternating the workouts, lifting Tues, Thurs, and Sat.

Workout 1
Squats – 5x8
Close Grip Bench – 4x8
Pull Ups – 2x8 Wide grip
2x8 Close grip
Shoulder Press – 4x8
SLDL – 3x10

Workout 2
Deadlifts - 1x10, 1x8, 1x6, 1x4, 1x2
Incline Bench – 4x8
Bent Over Row – 5x5
Seated Row – 4x8
Shrugs – 4x8

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

I would throw lunges in there too. Also, if you want to change up- alternate GMs w/deadlifts. Otherwise- it looks good

 

[hulse]

Where would lunges fit in?

 

[BlondBomber]

No flames here, but I don't understand why anyone would use such a routine.

Why not try the most basic 4 day split:

Day One-Chest/Biceps
1. bench press
2. incline press
3. dips
4. BB curls
5. hammer curls

Day Two-Quads/Hams
1. squats
2. leg press
3. leg ext.
4. stiff-legged deadlifts
5. leg curls

Day Three-Delts/Triceps
1. military press
2. lateral raises
3. bent-over raises
4. BB extensions
5. pushdowns

Day Four-Back/Calves
1. deadlifts
2. pull-ups
3. BB rows
4. T-bar rows
5. BB shrugs
6. calf raises
7. seated calf raises

This split would allow you to hammer each muscle group hard once a week and I believe you will see greater gains.

Just a thought.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

No flames here, but I don't understand why anyone would use such a routine.

Why not try the most basic 4 day split:

Day One-Chest/Biceps
1. bench press
2. incline press
3. dips
4. BB curls
5. hammer curls

Day Two-Quads/Hams
1. squats
2. leg press
3. leg ext.
4. stiff-legged deadlifts
5. leg curls

Day Three-Delts/Triceps
1. military press
2. lateral raises
3. bent-over raises
4. BB extensions
5. pushdowns

Day Four-Back/Calves
1. deadlifts
2. pull-ups
3. BB rows
4. T-bar rows
5. BB shrugs
6. calf raises
7. seated calf raises

This split would allow you to hammer each muscle group hard once a week and I believe you will see greater gains.

Just a thought.

no offense but i like his original plan better that this...
hulse why dont you use a DC routine its very similar to what you want to do except it would eliminate the overlap you have..no need to do back/delts on both days..
theres inof in the sticky at the top

 

[hulse]

Thanks for all the input, and this is what Im going to do. Only minor changes, ie lunges added, one set of squats dropped, and sldl moved and only widegrip pullups.

Workout 1
Squats – 4x8
Lunges – 3x8
Close Grip Bench – 4x8
Pull Ups – 4x8 Wide grip
Shoulder Press – 4x8
Calf Raises – 3x15

Workout 2
Deadlifts - 1x10, 4x4
Incline Bench – 4x8
Bent Over Row – 4x8
Seated Row – 4x8
Shrugs – 4x8
SLDL – 3x10

 

[psychedout]

no offense but i like his original plan better that this...
hulse why dont you use a DC routine its very similar to what you want to do except it would eliminate the overlap you have..no need to do back/delts on both days..
theres inof in the sticky at the top

Agreed with beast!

Go all out for your 4 weeks then have a light deconditioning week after. Or as I call it a 'grow week'.

Looks great to me. Personally I would just go 5x5 on all exercises but thats just me. Your sets/rep scheme are fine too.

 

[BlondBomber]

no offense but i like his original plan better that this...
hulse why dont you use a DC routine its very similar to what you want to do except it would eliminate the overlap you have..no need to do back/delts on both days..
theres inof in the sticky at the top

Inform me to why you like his original routine more.
The first workout prioritizes his triceps over his back, shoulders and hams. Additionally, do you think someone could completely recover on this routine, assuming he is not utilizing heavy anabolics?

 

[psychedout]

Inform me to why you like his original routine more.
The first workout prioritizes his triceps over his back, shoulders and hams. Additionally, do you think someone could completely recover on this routine, assuming he is not utilizing heavy anabolics?

Training each muscle group once per week is not ideal...ever. Simple as that. If you need and expansion on this, go check out the madcow 5x5 thread.

That routine would not even come close to overtraining without roids. It is damn near perfect in terms of volume.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

Inform me to why you like his original routine more.
The first workout prioritizes his triceps over his back, shoulders and hams. Additionally, do you think someone could completely recover on this routine, assuming he is not utilizing heavy anabolics?

i didnt say it was perfect but one could set up a two day routine like he has and make gains without anabolics..

he has an extra day of rest
im assuming although he has overlap that the days hes doing lesser sets its more for assistance rather than done to failure..

i do lats 3 times a week sometimes 4 and always switch the exercise and reps..