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    Workout routine

    I am starting a new workout routine but before I do I wanted to ask you guy's what you think..

    M (chest&triceps)
    Chest -
    Flat bench (w/bar) 3 sets, reps:10-8-6.
    Dips 3 sets, 12 reps.
    Incline bench (w/DB) 3 sets, reps:10-8-6.
    Triceps -
    Triceps pushdowns 2 sets, 10 reps.
    Triceps extensions (w/EZ bar) 4 sets, 8 reps.
    Reverse triceps pulldowns 3 sets, 12 reps

    T:rest

    W (legs & calves)
    Legs -
    Leg extensions, 4-5 sets, 15-20 reps
    Hamstring curls, 4-5 sets, 15-20 reps.
    Squats: 4-5 sets, 20 reps
    Calves -
    Seated Calf Raises 3 sets, 8 reps.

    Th:rest

    F: (back, biceps & forearms)
    Back -
    Deadlifts 3 sets, 10 reps.
    Barbell Row 3 sets, 10 reps.
    Lat Pulldowns 3 sets, 10 reps.
    Biceps -
    Hammer Curls 3 sets, 6-8 reps.
    Straight Bar Curls 3 sets, 6-8 reps.
    Forearms -
    Wrist Curls 2 sets, 8 reps. Reverse Wrist Curls 2 sets, 8 reps.

    S:rest (but I'd do abs @ home though)

    Su: (shoulders & traps)
    Shoulders -
    Shoulder Press (w/DB) 3 sets, reps: 12-10-8.
    Reverse Flyes (machine) 3 sets, reps: 12-10-8.
    Side raises (w/DB) 2 sets, 8 reps.
    Traps -
    Shrugs (w/DB) 2 sets, 10 reps.
    Shrugs (w/Bar) 2 sets, 8 reps.

    (I'm kinda new to the game and my goal is adding lean mass )
    All critique is appreciated (as always)!

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    I like it.Not to shabby at all.I def like your low volume approach.I personally think that's key in training routines.Lower volume,high intensity= GROWTH

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    I like it as well my only question is after 1 week do you repeat cycle or keep going everyother day. Either way it would still look good to me just curious.

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    Im glad you like it

    And Canadiantiger, I wanted to keep going EOD but since the opening time in my gym sucks on saturdays I think I'll just have to repeat the cycle.

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    It still good though and your leg workout as far as volume goes looks like SwoleCats sticky. If it is follow it to the "T" and you will be very happy with the results.

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    The only things i can see is that you slam shoulders two days in a row..

    Sunday, monday,

    And maybe add some skullkrushers and pull-ups.

    Also i would drop the Wrist Curls, forearms are used with almost every movement you do, so they have a high potential for overtraining.
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    Quote Originally Posted by S.P.G
    The only thing i would say is that you slam shoulders two days in a row..

    Sunday, monday,
    Agree..u could change ur sunday workout or just move it on Saturday.
    While working ur chest u also put stress on your shoulders, so shoulders and chest day shouldn't be close

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    Thanks for the advice S.P.G., I appreciate the info.
    How about if I just switch days, workout shoulders on fridays and instead back, bi's on sundays?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pinnacle
    I like it.Not to shabby at all.I def like your low volume approach.I personally think that's key in training routines.Lower volume,high intensity= GROWTH

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    agreed. hig volume is for the birds and leads to overtraining

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    I desided to go EOD, but I was thinking (since I need to loose some BF) that I'd go do some cardio in the morning on my 'day off' but not after my leg day, because I can barely move after them.. is that too much?
    Tell me what you think

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    Go for the AM cardio but see how your body reacts to your split. I do a similar split and do cardio and abs on my off days. I usually take one day completely off about every 10 days as well.

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