5x5. Critique Please...

[Citruscide]

Not my neck, my lower back. Thanks.

Hmm.. .you might need to start up some deads or good mornings to start building up your lower back. I had much the same problem with heavier compound movements...

C-ditty

 

[SeanHolmz]

You appear to be a little light on hamstrings and traps... only 2 sets each... and I didn't see any forearm work noted.

I agree about hams and traps. I'll increase to 3 sets on each. Do you think I should add stiff-legged deads to my routine? I feel my forearms grow very well just from curls and deads. Grip is one of my real good strongpoints.

 

[Citruscide]

Hmm... you are already doing deads... and your lower back doesn't hurt from doing those? It might be necessary to look at your back squat form... to much leaning forward can probably cause some serious lower back pain... I know if I lean forward on the heavier weights, I can really notice it.

C-ditty

 

[SeanHolmz]

Yea, thanks citrus. I think I'll work on my form a little more and try to keep a more straight form in my squats. Tonight is my leg night so I will work on it in about 30 minutes. I'm fired up.

What about some more opinions on my leg volume workouts? Do you think squats 5x5, hacks, then leg press is too much?

 

[megad]

Monday looks a bit tough. I know that I wouldnt be able to make it through that. If I were you, I would atleast take out the cable curls.
Peace.

 

[needsize]

What about some more opinions on my leg volume workouts? Do you think squats 5x5, hacks, then leg press is too much?

Personally I only do the 5x5 plus 1 accessory like hacks, I prefer to do the minimum for legs that I can get away with.

One other comment on your routine, I'd kill the direct work for front delts, totally not necessary, you dont want them so strong they over power other bodyparts like chest, which will then make it hard to isolate them. They do get tons of work from overhead presses, bench, etc

 

[JOKER47]

Watch out - they won't let you get away with that here.

 

[SeanHolmz]

Well, I just got back from Legs and I can honestly say it was the best leg workout I've ever had. I did start off with regular squats. I went with 135 for 10 just to warm up. Then I decided to go lighter than what I usually do (205) just so I can get my form down. 185 5x5. It was great, by the 5th set on the 5th rep I could barely get it up but it went well. Although I don't think my form was picture perfect, I know it was a lot better than me with 205 on the bar. Then after that, I did 2 sets of 10 on leg press with 6 plates total on it. Hacks, did 2 sets of 10 with 110. Calves on leg press, 3 sets of 50 reps with 6 plates. Then leg curls, 3 sets of 10, 10, 9 with 100 on the machine. I can barely walk right now.

Thanks to all who gave advice, I'll try spread karma to all.

Oh, and Needsize, Just curious what should I substitute for front delt work on shoulder day? Also, I feel legs are my most lagging bodypart so don't you think squats, leg press, hacks would be good? Or am I still risking overtraining?

Thanks.