What do you think?
My aim is to add size as well as strength. I will be on a cycle when doing this routine. And I will drop the volume a little when I am not.
(Note: natural I will change my Max Effort exercise regularly from squat to box squat or deadlift and so on)
(All assistance work will be taken 1 or 2 reps short of failure)
Monday
Max bench
(Bench or some derivative) 1 set 2 reps 90% + 3 more sets up to 1RM
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press/board press 3 X 10 (12RM)
Triceps pushdowns 3 X 10 (12RM)
Bent over Rows 4 X 12 (15RM)
Tuesday
Dynamic squat
(Squat/Deadlift) 6 sets or 3 reps 60% (emphasis on speed, short rest between sets 45-60secs)
High pulls 3 X 8 (10RM)
Leg press 2 X 8 (10RM)
Shrugs 3 X 8 (10RM)
Hanging leg raises/ weighted crunches 3 X 10
Thursday
Dynamic bench
(Bench) 6 sets or 3 reps 60% (emphasis on speed, short rest between sets 45-60secs)
Pull ups 3 sets
Shoulder press 3 X 8 (10RM)
Triceps extensions 3 X 8 (10RM)
Bicep Curls 3 X 8 (these can be taken to failure)
Friday
Max Squat
(Squat/Deadlift or some derivative) 1 set 2 reps 90% + 3 more sets up to 1RM
Hyper extensions 2 X 10 (12RM)
Leg press 3 X 10 (12RM)
Shrugs 3 X 15 (17 RM)
Hanging leg raises/ weighted crunches 3 X 10