What do you guys think of this routine on cycle?

[goingtowin]

https://www.jefit.com/routines/workout-routine-database.php?id=20362

Keep in mind strength gains are EXTREMELY important as well but hypertrophy is #1 in mind..


Can anyone link me to any routine that they would recommend for size AND strength..

I realize this routine heavily favors hypertrophy over strength gains.. I'm having a hard time finding any 5x5 routines that have enough volume.. They are all usually 3 days a week and i'll be completely honest.. I've never bothered writing up my own routine and i'd rather leave it to the more advanced to do so.

Anyone know of a very high volume strength routine that will maximize the use/effects of the cycle?

 

[luckypaul]

Too many warm up reps for me. You are worn out before you get to the heavy sets. When you lift heavy take more time between sets. 2-3 min works best for myself.

 

[Matt0071]

Found 15-5-8-8 works best for me that way u get best of both worlds
Use this routine for the last 4 months or so
Love it

 

[Hypnotix]

3J's reverse pyramid is good for hypertrophy. You will see strength increases but not as quickly as you'll see muscle growth.

You can look up CoolCicadas Push Pull Legs. Great for strength, not so much for hypertrophy. If you use controlled reps however it can be very effective in both ways.

 

[bigben66]

Do what I do.... split your workout into 3 sections.

First few minutes I choose an exercise for the bodypart that I am training, to dial in the mind/muscle connection.

For example - today I trained back, so I did 3/4 sets of assisted chins.
Yes, I can do chins without assistance, but this is purely a primer, to get the mind in tune with the bodypart I am training.

My second section, is approx 20mins of strength work - which will be compound moves for the same bodypart.
Today I chose rack pulls and bent over row.

These will be structured sets of 6-10 reps - aiming to progress each week - my goal is to add off-season mass.

Then the final 25-30mins of my workout will be full of volume.

I'll choose 6 exercises and do supersets, drop sets, fail sets, rest pause sets, literally throw the kitchen sink at it - I don't walk out of that gym until I can't do one more rep. Sweat is running off me like a river.

I find that this 3 pronged approach pretty much ticks all the boxes.

I get the benefits of a progressive strength/mass workout - followed up by the hypertrophy benefits that multiple sets brings.

Plus, my sessions are great fun now, I get to get a bit freaky again!