my routine ok for getting big?

flatlinerz

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ok so here is my routine so far for getting big...need some advice if I need to change or not...I'm lifting heavy low reps

Monday And Thursday is Triceps / Chest Day
Sets Reps Do about 90% of your max
Incline Bench Press 2 X 3-5
Bench Press 2 X 3-5
Decline Bench Press 2 X 3-5
Cable Crossover 2 X 3-5
Close Grip Bench Press 2 X 3-5
Press Down 2 X 3-5
Tricep Extension 2 X 3-5

Tuesday And Friday is Legs/Shoulders/Traps Day

Sets Reps Again Do 90% of your max
Squats 2 X 3-5
Leg Press 2 X 3-5
Leg Curl 2 X 3-5
Calf Raises 2 X 3-5
Shoulder Press 2 X 3-5
Upright Row 2 X 3-5
Seated Lateral Raise 2 X 3-5
Shrugs 2 X 3-5

Wed is Back/Biceps/Foreams
Sets Reps 90% Max
Deadlift 2 X 3-5
Bentover Row 2 X 3-5
Pull down 2 X 3-5
Seated Row 2 X 3-5
Dumbell Curl 2 X 3-5
Cable Curl 2 X 3-5
Hammer Curl 2 X 3-5
Zottman Curl 2 X 3-5
Wrist Curl 2 X 3-5
 
not enough sets... only 2???

i would atleast do 3,4; especially for your larger muscle groups...chest, back, quads, hams...

you should switch the flat bench press to DB presses - ~8 reps
your deads after leg day...not the best idea.

if you have acces to a smith machine; i found that supersetting the shoulder shrugs and upright rows are excellent for builing trap peaks and rounding out the shoulders.

add a barbell curl before the DB curls, and make the cable curl a pronated grip

again...2 sets dont seem like enough stimulation to really build; even going heavy.

what are your stats?
 
Getting big consists not only lifting, but diet, rest, supplementation recovery. No I dont mean running gear, but supplements that will help aid in helping u recover faster. Whats ur age, height, weight, time training, etc... This would be very helpful as well.
 
3-5 reps is the range for strength. You should be doing 6-12 reps for size. More sets. Working large muscle groups 2x a week is not necessary.

Have you read any of the articles/stickies?
 
I'm 23 5'9 weigh 100kg I spend about 45 mins to hour at the gym....any ideas on a good routine for a 5 day split?? is that enough days to go for building?
 
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