fitting 4 day split into 3 days..please help

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my original routine is



MONDAY:
Squats 5x5-10
Leg Extensions: 3x15
Stiff leg Deads 4x10

TUESDAY:
Incline DB Press 4x6-10
Weighted Dips 4x6-10
Cambered bar Skullcrushers 4x6-10

THURSDAY:
Weighted Chins 3x4-6
BB Rows 3x6-8
Deadlifts 3x8-10
BB Curl 4x8-12

FRIDAY: Seated BB Press 3x6
Seated DB Press 2x8-10
Seated Calf Raise 2x15
Standing Calf Raise 2x10




and i liked it very much but since recently i dont have time tot rain 4 times a week. i have only 3 days available. and wonder how to fit this in 3 days.. appreciate any help

personally i though about sth like this:

MONDAY:
Squats 5x5-10
Leg Extensions: 3x15
Seated Calf Raise 2x15
Standing Calf Raise 2x10
Stiff leg Deads 4x10

WEDNESDAY:
Incline DB Press 4x6-10
Weighted Dips 4x6-10
Seated BB Press 3x6
Seated DB Press 2x8-10
Cambered bar Skullcrushers 4x6-10

FRIDAY:
Weighted Chins 3x4-6
BB Rows 3x6-8
Deadlifts 3x8-10
BB Curl 4x8-12

... but dunno. i will do as you suggest
 
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Personally I run my split like this.

Day1: Back-Tri's
Day2: Chest-Bi's
Day3: Legs-Shoulders

But you can run a Push, Pull, Legs split. There's plenty of options out there if you google I'm sure you'll find a good template.
 
Personally I run my split like this.

Day1: Back-Tri's
Day2: Chest-Bi's
Day3: Legs-Shoulders

But you can run a Push, Pull, Legs split. There's plenty of options out there if you google I'm sure you'll find a good template.

so you think this

MONDAY:
Squats 5x5-10
Leg Extensions: 3x15
Seated Calf Raise 2x15
Standing Calf Raise 2x10
Stiff leg Deads 4x10

WEDNESDAY:
Incline DB Press 4x6-10
Weighted Dips 4x6-10
Seated BB Press 3x6
Seated DB Press 2x8-10
Cambered bar Skullcrushers 4x6-10

FRIDAY:
Weighted Chins 3x4-6
BB Rows 3x6-8
Deadlifts 3x8-10
BB Curl 4x8-12

is ok?
 
Here's what I'm following at the moment, it's basically a 5x5 principle. I think it a decent template for a 3 day split. And I'm getting some good strength gains with it.

DAY1
Smith/Machine Press 5x5
Inc Dumbell Press 3x8
Inc Dumbell Flye. 3x8

Barbell Curls 5x5
Alt Dumbbell Curls 3x8
Rev Grip Bar Curls 3x8

DAY2
Close Grip Bench 5x5
Rope Pushdownd 3x8
Dumbbell Tricep Ext 3x8

Deadlift 5x5
Pullups 3x8
Cable Row 3x8

DAY3
Smith/Machine Press 5x5
Rev-Pec Dec Flyes 3x8
Lat Raises 3x8

Leg Press 5x5
Leg Ext 3x8
Leg Curl 3x8
 
Here's what I'm following at the moment, it's basically a 5x5 principle. I think it a decent template for a 3 day split. And I'm getting some good strength gains with it.

DAY1
Smith/Machine Press 5x5
Inc Dumbell Press 3x8
Inc Dumbell Flye. 3x8

Barbell Curls 5x5
Alt Dumbbell Curls 3x8
Rev Grip Bar Curls 3x8

DAY2
Close Grip Bench 5x5
Rope Pushdownd 3x8
Dumbbell Tricep Ext 3x8

Deadlift 5x5
Pullups 3x8
Cable Row 3x8

DAY3
Smith/Machine Press 5x5
Rev-Pec Dec Flyes 3x8
Lat Raises 3x8

Leg Press 5x5
Leg Ext 3x8
Leg Curl 3x8
arent those too much movements when bulking?
 
I added the extra set cos i feel i still have excess energy at the end of the workout, as my lifts increase I'll drop the second two exercises on each bodypart down to 2 sets.

Your question was how to fit 4 days into 3, there was no mention of bulking. If your looking to add strength and size 5x5 is a good principle to follow, that and decent nutrition.

Hope this helps.
 
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