Routine Critique

[Beefkake31]

Workout Plan

tue CHEST
wed BACK + BICEPS
thur SHOULDERS + CALVES
fri TRICEPS + ABS
sun QUADS + HAMS

Start Tuesday till Friday (4 on 1 off) Saturday off. Sunday on and Monday off.

It used to be 5 on but I feel like that is too long without a rest day so switched it go 4. I then rest one full day to get ready for the legs. After my leg workout I have another full day of rest since it taxes me fully and then I repeat with chest on Tuesday. I also put chest and tri's as far apart as possible since I hate doing chest and tri's together I don't believe it is effective like back and bi's is, it is a totally different thing. So what do you guys think of the new routine. Any positive feedback or criticsm is welcome.

[fitnessNY]

I would try to put a rest day between shoulders/calves and tri's abs.

[taiboxa]

Personally i would put tri's w/ either chest or shoulders...
and abs w/ legs because when you do situps and what not u incorp alot of hip flexors and iliopsas or wat ever.. so why not maximize those two areas?

[brew035]

Looks ok. If you can try 2 on 1 off with same routine

Could you elaborate on why you dont like to chest and tri together? Just curious of your reason.

[Beefkake31]

Looks ok. If you can try 2 on 1 off with same routine

Could you elaborate on why you dont like to chest and tri together? Just curious of your reason.

Well unlike back and bi's where my biceps get torn apart because of my heavy back workout my triceps barely get used in my chest workout and I go wide grip to make sure that I'm only hitting my chest. I'm already exhausted after my 12-14 sets of chest and my triceps aren't even worked so I don't want to start an entirely new workout when I'm not going to put a good effort since my energy is drained.

Back and bi's make sense though since your bi's are taxed after your back workout so it would make sense to finish them off right after with 5-6 sets. Because you don't want to hit your biceps twice in 7 days. With chest and tri's it's a different story.

[taiboxa]

Well unlike back and bi's where my biceps get torn apart because of my heavy back workout my triceps barely get used in my chest workout and I go wide grip to make sure that I'm only hitting my chest. I'm already exhausted after my 12-14 sets of chest and my triceps aren't even worked so I don't want to start an entirely new workout when I'm not going to put a good effort since my energy is drained.

Back and bi's make sense though since your bi's are taxed after your back workout so it would make sense to finish them off right after with 5-6 sets. Because you don't want to hit your biceps twice in 7 days. With chest and tri's it's a different story.

Well then use Weighted Dips as a transition from Chest to Tri's and you will feel it.

[Jantzen4k]

i would throw legs in between chest, back or shoulders. to give upperbody a day off. uggg. tires me out just looking at that.

[DaGCHILD]

I would have to definetly agree with Taiboxa by doing chest and tri's together and with Brew on 2 on 1 off....IMO, since chest works the tricep the most, its a good warmup to thrash your tricep after you do chest....also...thats what swoles arm protocol recommends lol....

You said your triceps arent even worked after doing chest? thats strange....

Hope this helps, good luck buddy...

[brew035]

Well unlike back and bi's where my biceps get torn apart because of my heavy back workout my triceps barely get used in my chest workout and I go wide grip to make sure that I'm only hitting my chest. I'm already exhausted after my 12-14 sets of chest and my triceps aren't even worked so I don't want to start an entirely new workout when I'm not going to put a good effort since my energy is drained.

Back and bi's make sense though since your bi's are taxed after your back workout so it would make sense to finish them off right after with 5-6 sets. Because you don't want to hit your biceps twice in 7 days. With chest and tri's it's a different story.

What does your chest workout look like on an average day at the gym?

[S.P.G]

Personally i would put tri's w/ either chest or shoulders...
and abs w/ legs because when you do situps and what not u incorp alot of hip flexors and iliopsas or wat ever.. so why not maximize those two areas?

spot no m8

[taiboxa]

spot no m8

damit i cant understand this kid.. someone translate PLZ