push/pull/legs routine for intermediate lifter. - any advice?

[gonnagethuge]

Im a relatively inexperienced lifter of about a year or so. I generally train chest/tris day, back/bi day and legs/shoulder day however im thinking of switching over and trying a push/pull/legs routine on mon/weds/fri.

Could anyone recommend a programme for a lifter of my experience for this sort of routine.

Im not too sure in terms of how many exercises in particular. I've noticed from a bit of reading that 5x5 seems to be common on this routine with only 3-4 exercises per session. Would this be a good idea?

Any input as to a good solid routine would be appreciated.

I'm thinking for example on push days:

Flat bb bench - 3x8
incline db bench -3x8
db flyes - 3x8
bb military press -3x8
Dips or close grip bench - 3x8
skullcrushers - 3x8
Bent over raises - 3x8

would this be too much on this type of routine?

[DanB]

Personally I dont like doing chest/shoulders in same day as I use too much energy in first couple exercises and then have to start all over again with heavy shoulder lifts, I prefer a 4/5 day split, just my opinion but I know people who like splits such as these, hopefully somebody will chime in for you

[gonnagethuge]

Thanks buddy. I dont currently do them together but i keep reading that push/pull/legs is a great routine so just looking into a possible switch. Im qite concerned about the number of exercises required and the volume.

May as well go whole hog and list all my thoughts on the rest of the days as they stand.

Pull:

deadlift - 3x8
barbell rows - 3x8
pullups - 3x8

Db shrugs 3x8

barbell curls - 3x8
incline db curls or concentration curls 3x8

Legs:

Squats (front or back) 3x8
leg press 3x8
stiff leg deadlifts 3x8
toe presses or calf raises 3x8

ab work - 3sets of 50crunches.


I should note that my primary goal is to gain mass and retain definition.

All opinions and suggestions welcome.

Many thanks.