Bulking Routine..Thoughts?

[Athlxdude]

Hey guys,

I'm starting a new routine in a few weeks (going to do a cycle of aas) and wanted your input.

My goal is to hit each part twice a week, but allowing 48-96 hrs rest.
5 sets for compound movements, 4-5 exercises, 3-4 sets for isolation movements (depending on body part), 8 reps on a inverse pyramid, I'll be decreasing weight. Cardio 3x week (HIIT cardio, 20-30mns max). My goal is volume, which I'll decrease during PCT.

2 on 1 off

Day 1
Chest / Tri's

Day 2
Back Bi's

Day 3
OFF

Day 4
Legs

Day 5
Chest/Tri's Sho

Day 6
OFF

Day 7
Back/Bis

Day 8
Legs

Obviously there'll be an "8th day" to my workout week on some weeks.

As far as exercises go, I'll rotate them but the list is as follows

Chest
Incline press, both db and bb
Flat press
Decline
Pec Deck
Cable Crossovers
Push ups
(Dips are missing from both chest and tri days because it really kills my shoulder joints)

Triceps
Close Grip bench
Pushdowns
French press
Skull crusher
Kickbacks (I know many don't like this, but it gives me a good pump)
1 arm pulldown
Overhead press (db)

Shoulders
Side laterals with dumbbells and cables
Y press
Military press (db and bb)
Behind the neck press (only until arms are parallel to floor)
Front raises
Rear delt raises on incline bench (it reaally pumps my rear delts, love this exercise)

Back
Deadlifts
Bent over row
Chin ups (wide and narrow)
Pulldowns (wide and narrow)
Dumbbell rows
Cable rows
Shrugs
Back extension

Biceps
Narrow preacher curls
Incline hammer
"Side" hammer
Partials
Cable "flex"
Drag curls
Concentration
Narrow barbell curls
Incline dumbbell curls
Reverse curls

Legs
Squats
Leg press
Hamstring curl
Stiff legged deadlift
Lunges (maybe)
I've read that leg curls are bad for your knees, so I'm hesitant to include them.

I appreciate your input!

And pls. if all you can say is "that routine sucks," "it's not good," then save your time and energy. I'm looking for constructive criticism and guidance, not judgement. Thanks!

 

[moya]

it would help a LOT to know your stats (age, bw, bodyfat %, height etc..), training history (time, 3 big lift max's), cycle history and proposed cycle details...
if you were just starting out, i would say not so good... but im guessing you have some experience if you are planning a cycle, so it would help to know...
off the bat i would say if you are looking to do a lot of volume, your legs seem to be getting less exersises than any other bodypart so maybe, adding more, or even trying to hit them 3 times a week... but agian we need to know more about you to realy say so...

 

[Athlxdude]

Oops, sorry, I forgot to post stats

32
5'8"
185
Around 15% bf

Been lifting for about 4 years, with 2 yrs seriously, though sometimes life gets in the way. This will be my very first AAS cycle.

I'm not on cycle just yet. I posted the number of exercises. 5 for large muscle groups (chest, back, legs) with 4 sets each, for a total of 20 sets
4 for smaller with 3-4 sets for a total of 12-16 sets.
An alternate would be 16 sets for large groups and 9-12 for smaller.

What else can I do for legs, besides calves.

 

[Athlxdude]

thatbloke, thanks for the advice. I wanted a guideline since I've read so much and it's just information overload out there. I believe I'll stick to the 9-16 sets range, which is what I'm doing at the moment.

 

[sparkant]

personly i think ur using to much volume, and maybe getting carried away coz ur on AAS u cna all sudden train till ur fuked

this is not the case and i consider u cut bak ur volume

also wat planned cycle do u have?

aswell as how many sets and reps do you plan for each exercise?

i like ur split however, im followng almost an identical one

i must stop agreeing with you because people will talk lol,
here goes , it amazes m when people talk about starting a cycle and then do it in conjunction with a brand new super duper routine using excercises and volume and rest days etc that they have no previous experience with , if i were you i would use a routine i am familiar with and just tweak the exercises and rep range and try and get stronger in the higher rep ranges (8-12) (lower rep strength increases are mostly that neuromuscular stuff i keep hearing about )the higher rep strength increases are from true mass , in a nutshell aas make a good routine even better, but they wont make a crappy one even remotely succesfull good luck friend