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TheOneAndOnly · 08-26-2006, 01:07 PM

Workout A- Deadlift, Bench Press, Barbell Rows, Skull Crushers, Calf Raises

Workout B- Squats, Close-Grip Bench, Pull-Ups, Barbell Curls, Leg Raises

Alternate workouts so that you never repeat same wokrout twice in a row.
5x5..... what do you think?

karky · 08-26-2006, 01:12 PM

how often? every single day?

jvernacchio · 08-26-2006, 01:28 PM

More Compounds less Isolation moves needed.

Steve-O-68 · 08-26-2006, 01:34 PM

I might sub in some dips for the close grip benches, but other than that, I think it looks fine. No reason to drop the iso moves since they're supplimenting the compound moves, IMO.

gobbla · 08-26-2006, 02:05 PM

assuming it's 3x a week...looks fine. it's a lot of big hard lifts. might be a bit much w\ a 5x5, but it might be just fine. give it a go and see what happens.

TheOneAndOnly · 08-26-2006, 02:11 PM

Yes it is to be performed 3 times a week.

Week 1
m- workout a
w- workout b
f- workout a

Week 2
m- workout b
w- workkout a
f- workout b

and so on

TimmyTM · 08-26-2006, 02:17 PM

I'd do either shoulder press or dips rather than close-grip bench, but that's me. Otherwise just fine.

Chris C · 08-27-2006, 07:22 AM

I would bump up the reps on the arm work, calf raises and leg raises.

Blackjack · 08-28-2006, 10:58 AM

I guess it depends on your goals which I don't see listed.

For a time, this is a good workout, but I would recommend adding some DB movements, direct shoulder work (BB & DB) and single leg work. This will help progress your big lift numbers (squat, bench, deadlift) and prevent injury. Also, you need a template that can be changed every so often like 4-6 weeks depending on your experience level.

I suggest using some of the workout protocals by a trainer over at the FAQ section or off of T-Nation as opposed to writing your own...unless you too are a trainer. It'll be much more efficient and productive IMO.

Ted