Would this 5x5 be ok for first cycle?

[1Lonewolf]

I just borrowed this workout from needsize's 5x5 post. At least the workouts will be real easy to log. I modified his sample workout slightly. My stats and photos can be seen here
steroidology.com/forum/my-steroid-cycle-forum/594492-average-awesome-least-i-hope-so.html
Day 1 Chest, Calves, and Abs (started tonight)
Flat Bench 5x5(195lbs)
Incline DB 2x10(65lbs)
Incline DB flies 2x10(40lbs)
I started the flat bench a little low, as recommended. I figured that I could probably start at 225lbs, but I would see myself plateauing very quickly. I probably should have done the inclines 10lbs lighter each. They weren't hard, but going up 15lbs in 3 weeks may be tough. Chest took me less than 15 minutes to complete. Hopefully this is enough to add some good size and strength.

Smith Rack calf raises 5x15(no weight because I didn't do these tonight. I just did calves Saturaday.

"Killer Ab Workout"

Day 2 Back & Shoulders
BB Military Press 5x5
Side Laterals 3x8-10
Deadlift 5x5
BB Shrugs 2x8-10
Seated Cable Rows 2x8-10
Front Cable Raise 2x8-10
Bent Over Laterals 2x8-10

Day 3 & 4 Rest

Day 5 Bis, Tris and Abs
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
Weighted Incline Crunches 5x10

Day 6 Legs
Squats 5x5
Leg Press 2x8-10
Stiff Legged Deadlifts 2x8-10
Leg Curls 2x8-10
Seated Calve Raises 5x15

Day 7 rest

 

[glubgawd]

Day 1 Chest, Calves, and Abs (started tonight)
Flat Bench 5x5(195lbs)
Incline DB 2x10(65lbs)
Incline DB flies 2x10(40lbs)
I started the flat bench a little low, as recommended. I figured that I could probably start at 225lbs, but I would see myself plateauing very quickly. I probably should have done the inclines 10lbs lighter each. They weren't hard, but going up 15lbs in 3 weeks may be tough. Chest took me less than 15 minutes to complete. Hopefully this is enough to add some good size and strength.

Smith Rack calf raises 5x15(no weight because I didn't do these tonight. I just did calves Saturaday.

"Killer Ab Workout"

I would add triceps on chest day. You don't need an "arm day."

Day 2 Back & Shoulders
BB Military Press 5x5
Side Laterals 3x8-10
Deadlift 5x5
BB Shrugs 2x8-10
Seated Cable Rows 2x8-10
Front Cable Raise 2x8-10
Bent Over Laterals 2x8-10

Do deadlift first. Otherwise you're not going as heavy as you can. Drop the front raise since you're already hitting front delts. Do bent over BB rows instead of the seated cable rows. Also, make sure that military press is done standing like a real man.

Day 3 & 4 Rest

Day 5 Bis, Tris and Abs
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
Weighted Incline Crunches 5x10

Drop the arm day and move biceps to leg day.

Day 6 Legs
Squats 5x5
Leg Press 2x8-10
Stiff Legged Deadlifts 2x8-10
Leg Curls 2x8-10
Seated Calve Raises 5x15

Day 7 rest

Overall it's probably a decent workout. Just drop the arm day and switch your workout around so that you do back first and legs last. That gives you the most time between squats and deadlift.

 

[1Lonewolf]

Thanks for the input. Seems pretty solid, I just love going to the gym and three times a week would have me depressed. I'll do it though if it will result in better gains.