working on a new routine

[JDid23]

Ideas for Progression................... ANY comments/suggestions are more than appreciated!


Military Progression- Add 5 lbs per week... 3-5 sets depending with the aim of 85x8, 90x7, 95x6, etc. Once i hit 115x sets of 2, I am going to go for 125 and see how it feels compared to how hard it was on 1RM day.

Deadlift Progression- already did 275x5x5 and that was more than manageable. I have an idea of what I want to do, but don't want anything set in stone on deads.. I have a feeling this is going to go very well.

Bench Progression- Similar to Military in that I will add 5 lbs per week (started at 135, now at 145). I like that I am keeping the weight *somewhat* light for me at the moment since it's helping me focus more on form. Rep range and sets will vary based on the workout and how i feel. I might drop the weight at times if I feel i am sacrificing form after some reps.

Squat Progression- To be completely honest, I don't have much of an idea on what I want to do with squats. I am thinking pretty high volume. Any suggestions are welcome!


Upper Body Assistance(varies based on workout)- Dips, Flat DB Bench, Paused CGBP, Skull Crushers, Incline DB Bench, Floor Press (if i ever find any fuckin room), Pullups/Chinups, DB Rows

Lower Body (and deadlift) Assistance- 1 legged SLDL, Front Squats, Pullthroughs, Hypers, Abs, Lunges

 

[ExtraMile]

one thing: dont know if you noticed but you have way more upper stuff than lower

bench
military
dips
flat db
paused cgbp
skulls
incline
floor press
pullups
db rows

they were all listed for upper when for lower all u have talked about is

squats
deads
sldl
f squats
pullthrough
hypers

I think you are concentrating on too many exercises. What are your goals other than to enjoy your workouts?

 

[Andalite]

I think EM is correct (excellent spotting, EM). You must not get attached to exercises. They are merely TOOLS.

 

[ExtraMile]

1-1 wtf!!!

 

[Andalite]

ahhahahahhahahhaha

 

[JDid23]

one thing: dont know if you noticed but you have way more upper stuff than lower

bench
military
dips
flat db
paused cgbp
skulls
incline
floor press
pullups
db rows

they were all listed for upper when for lower all u have talked about is

squats
deads
sldl
f squats
pullthrough
hypers

I think you are concentrating on too many exercises. What are your goals other than to enjoy your workouts?

I had 2 more assistance exercises for upper body lol... I also had to go literally after i wrote lunges cuz i was late for something so i just posted it. It was wrong of me to classify lower body and upper body because i should have said squats/deads and military/bench.

I'm not going to be doing all of those exercises lol... Those were just ideas and i wanted to hear some opinions on the progression ideas as well as the assistance exercises.

I think I already made a post about it, but it'd be nice to get some input

 

[JDid23]

Squat Day- Shitty workout and i had to go midway through


Squat
45x5
95x3
135x3
155x2
185x8- PR 2x8
185x8

1 legged SLDL
45 lb DB x 10 (per leg)- PR 3x10
45 lb DB x 10
45 lb DBx 10


Comments: Squats felt like absolute shit. I was out all day at a fundraiser carrying shit everywhere, and the humidity was almost unbearable. Diet has been worse than usual lately (and it's never that good) as well, and my upper body is still really sore.. I felt it harder to stabilize the weight today, and wanted to vomit after 4 reps on my second set. I swear 1 legged SLDL's are becoming my favorite exercise. I think after conventional squats and deads, they make me sweat the most of any exercise.

 

[Tblock1]

I honestly think jdid should focus more on upperbody as his strength there is lagging. However careful because if you guys remember my routine I had a SHIT ton of exercises which worked great for a while....but soon you get burned out. Go ahead and do it for a while by all means though, you should progress very well as long as you rest and eat a lot. If it is hot out you might not feel hungry but eat anyway, and drink a lot(water not alcohol lol)

 

[JDid23]

I honestly think jdid should focus more on upperbody as his strength there is lagging. However careful because if you guys remember my routine I had a SHIT ton of exercises which worked great for a while....but soon you get burned out. Go ahead and do it for a while by all means though, you should progress very well as long as you rest and eat a lot. If it is hot out you might not feel hungry but eat anyway, and drink a lot(water not alcohol lol)

This thought has been in the back of my mind and has popped up a few times--- a few months ago towards the beginning of the year, i hurt my shoulder and wasn't able to do any pressing movements for about 1-2 (more like 1 1/2) months. Maybe this is why my upper body is lagging a bit? That's not really a substantial time period considering that i had quad pain for a while and couldn't do any squatting, but maybe that has something to do with it. I also highly highly doubt this is relevant, but since i am a soccer player maybe my lower body is stronger?

Also Tblock, I'm not really a big drinker at all. When I do drink, I know my limits and typically tend to stay within them. Definitely drink a lot of water and will drink even more now that summer is here and i am going to be active as hell. Hopefully playing a lot of sports and running.

 

[Tblock1]

This thought has been in the back of my mind and has popped up a few times--- a few months ago towards the beginning of the year, i hurt my shoulder and wasn't able to do any pressing movements for about 1-2 (more like 1 1/2) months. Maybe this is why my upper body is lagging a bit? That's not really a substantial time period considering that i had quad pain for a while and couldn't do any squatting, but maybe that has something to do with it. I also highly highly doubt this is relevant, but since i am a soccer player maybe my lower body is stronger?

Also Tblock, I'm not really a big drinker at all. When I do drink, I know my limits and typically tend to stay within them. Definitely drink a lot of water and will drink even more now that summer is here and i am going to be active as hell. Hopefully playing a lot of sports and running.

lol i know you are not a big drinker i was just messing with you 200 bench here ya come man!