Natehayes
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This is a really basic routine from the Rippetoe book designed to build strength, and since I have been stuck for a while I was hoping it might shake things up a bit and help me continue to progress. The version I am doing looks like this (all exercises use a 2x5, 1x3, 1x2 warmup):
Monday:
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench press / Miltary Press (Alternating)
Chin-ups: 3 sets to failure or add weight if completing more than 15 reps
Wednesday
3x5 Squat
3x5 Military Press / Bench Press (Alternating)
1x5 Deadlift
Friday
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench Press / Military Press (Alternating)
Pull-ups: 3 sets to failure or add weight if completing more than 15 reps
Since I am doing less exercises it also has allowed me to increase my rest time to 2 minutes and still fit in my workout. Previously I could only manage 1 minute rest periods between sets in order to fit everything in.
I have been ding this routine for a few weeks now and so far I like it, but I'm always interested in feedback.
Monday:
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench press / Miltary Press (Alternating)
Chin-ups: 3 sets to failure or add weight if completing more than 15 reps
Wednesday
3x5 Squat
3x5 Military Press / Bench Press (Alternating)
1x5 Deadlift
Friday
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench Press / Military Press (Alternating)
Pull-ups: 3 sets to failure or add weight if completing more than 15 reps
Since I am doing less exercises it also has allowed me to increase my rest time to 2 minutes and still fit in my workout. Previously I could only manage 1 minute rest periods between sets in order to fit everything in.
I have been ding this routine for a few weeks now and so far I like it, but I'm always interested in feedback.
