Routine check

[ysilvia2]

I am thinking of starting the 5x5 Routine soon and was wondering if this was a good routine for bulking

Day 1 chest/calves

5x5 flat bench
2x8-10 dumbell incline
2x8-10 dumbell flys
standing calve raises 5x15

day 2 back/shoulders
military press 5x5
side laterals 3x8-10
deadlifts 5x5
chinups 2x8-10
shrugs 2x8-10
rows 2x8-10
bent over laterals 2x8-10

day 3&4 rest

day 5 bis/tris
close grip bench 5x5
standing barbell curls 5x5
weighted dips 2x8-10
incline dumbell curls 2x8-10
skull crushers 2x8-10
preacher curls 2x8-10

day 6 legs
squats 5x5
leg press or hacks 2x8-10
stiff legged deads 2x8-10
leg curls 2x8-10
seated calve raises 5x15
abs

day 7 rest

Another thing I was wondering about is the time You rest between sets on a routine like this and the time you rest between different lifts?

 

[ysilvia2]

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[Vegas]

How long have you been training for? Age? What type of workouts have you done previously? Ever used 5x5 training before?

 

[ysilvia2]

Im 22 220lbs and about 16%BF and lifted in highschool for 3 years took 2 years off and now have been trianing for nearly 3 years straight. I have always done my old football workout which was
Monday/Wensday
Legs & Shoulders
Tuesday/Thursday
Chest, Arms & Back

Which now I know is a bad routine, and no i have never done 5x5 before, but I am anxious to try it and see the results, Right now i want to bulk up to 250lbs by the time august comes around.

 

[B.Reel]

I sorta like it. You could easily make that a 3 day split and might get better results. Also, on back/shoulder day maybe try doing back 1st since its a much bigger muscle group. Shoulders should not need that much attention/volume since they get hit every day.

 

[ysilvia2]

How would I make this into a three day split? Put the leg workout in the afternoon of one of the days?
Also does anyone have a recomendation about the rest time between sets I used to take nearly 2 minutes but now I have heard thats way to long of a rest?

 

[B.Reel]

How would I make this into a three day split? Put the leg workout in the afternoon of one of the days?
Also does anyone have a recomendation about the rest time between sets I used to take nearly 2 minutes but now I have heard thats way to long of a rest?

Keep it simple bro. Most people (training natural) grow best on something like this. you can change some of the exercises/reps to fit your need but make sure you are always doing HEAVY squat, dead, bench. Eating is just as important training, without either you will never grow.

Monday:
Squats 3 x 5
SLDL 2 x 10
Calves 2 x 10

Tuesday:
flat bench 3 x 6
incline dbs 2 x 8-12
military press 2 x 8
db side laterals 1 x 10
CG bench 2 x 6
dips 3 x failure

Thursday:
Pull-ups 3 x failure
Dead lifts 3 x 5
rows 2 x 6
Standing wide grip curls 2 x 8
hammer curls or reverse curls 2 x 8
heavy abs 2 x 20

IMO 2 minutes rest between sets is fine, just keep switching it up and you'll find out what works best for you. now go to the gym...