opinions and suggestions on my split

[ffknight84]

what do you guys think of this training split for a 5x5 program im designing for myself

mon - legs
tue - chest & tris
wed - cardio
thu - back & forearms
fri - shoulders & bis
sat - cardio
sun - rest

 

[SofaGeorge]

Finally... someone who remembers forearms.

 

[WarriorPL]

Finally... someone who remembers forearms.

My forearms are worked on EOD.

 

[ffknight84]

yes, forearm str is very important ive learned for lacrosse, allows you to snap the stick very easily

 

[The Red Dragon]

Forearms are also one of the bodyparts that receive the most attention (Since they're visible). I like em cuz I wouldn't have a back without em

 

[RusPA81]

I see no reason why it can't work. I must warn you though that with the cardio the 5x5 will be pretty stressful so watch yourself to make sure that you dont overtrain. Also, I don't know if this happens to me, but I do very bad on chest if I do squats the day before. Just takes to much out of me and I sure that my back is probably pretty warn out because of it too. If you can do though, then go for it.

 

[FatRat]

Looks fine.

FYI, I’m going to start 5x5 in a few weeks, this is what I have planned if you are interested, its fairly similar:

Mon – Legs
Tues – Chest
Wed – Rest
Thurs – Shoulder & Back (grip work after back)
Fri – Bies & Tris (superset when possible)
Sat – Rest
Sun – Rest

Small amount of Cardio after each session if Im not getting overtrained. Will do a longer swim session on Tues. I used to always train Chest & Tris, Back & Bies, so I wanted to put arms on their own for a while.

Good luck, when are you starting?

 

[ffknight84]

im starting monday june 2nd, ill upadte u guys with progress as it goes on, and ill be starting a 1-ad type cycle in a few weeks...