working on a new routine

[JDid23]

Dude how can you say you got 155x3 for 3 sets if you had a "small spot" on the last 2 sets? A spot could be 5lbs of 25lbs. You really cant tell.

And doing 3 sets to failure then a backoff set to failure, whats the point. Keep it simple, just do a heavy to failure set, then increase the weight each week.

well i don't consider a minuscule spot that i didn't really need "not a rep". The dude thought i needed a spot, but i didn't which was very annoying. What's wrong with a backoff set? I've been doing heavy sets (not all to failure) and my bench has been increasing so i am going to stick with what i've been doing.

Why would i only do 1 set to failure each week?

 

[Tblock1]

Training to failure won't work for very long especially on bench for strength. I found that out the hard way

BTW, nice squats and front squats! Damn em might have a competitor...........................

 

[the.gladiator1987]

well i don't consider a minuscule spot that i didn't really need "not a rep". The dude thought i needed a spot, but i didn't which was very annoying. What's wrong with a backoff set? I've been doing heavy sets (not all to failure) and my bench has been increasing so i am going to stick with what i've been doing.

Why would i only do 1 set to failure each week?

what tblock said. You dont want to train to failure every workout, especially 4 sets. Your bench is increasing because its 155lbs. It will increase with anything to do, not trying to be a dick bro. I back off set is good, but dont always go to failure.

And holllly fuck I hate it when someone doesnt know how to spot me too! Its like right when i touvh the bar to my chest they think im not gonna get it up, they dont even wait to see that I can get it up on my own. I fuckin hate people that dont know how to spot.

Next time scream at him when he tries to spot you

 

[Andalite]

Workout looks good. Congrats on the PRs.

 

[Eric1987]

hey guys.. just joined the forums it seems like there is some really good knowledge to gain by reading.

anyways, i am 17 years old, i am 5'9 and weigh 148 pounds. i play soccer, and haven't really been training consistently over the last 6 months. lately, i have been doing some bodyweight exercises, but since i just got my license i am going to start going to the gym every other day. My routine looks like this:

Day A:
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench
3x5 Deadlift
3x10 Dips
3x12 calf raises


Day B:
3x5 Squat
3x5 Standing military press
3x5 Rows
3x failure chinups (i can't do many yet)
3x20 russian twists (with 10 pound weight)
Planks 2x failure


is there too much secondary work in there after the compound movements?

also, once school ends (June 24th) i am going to do HIIT every other day. does that sound reasonable or would that be over training? thanks to anyone who helps
http://www.wannabebig.com/forums/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=2137440

Arent you forgetting biceps and triceps?

 

[JDid23]

@ Tblock- there's a reason he doesn't front squat

what tblock said. You dont want to train to failure every workout, especially 4 sets. Your bench is increasing because its 155lbs. It will increase with anything to do, not trying to be a dick bro. I back off set is good, but dont always go to failure.

And holllly fuck I hate it when someone doesnt know how to spot me too! Its like right when i touvh the bar to my chest they think im not gonna get it up, they dont even wait to see that I can get it up on my own. I fuckin hate people that dont know how to spot.

Next time scream at him when he tries to spot you

What i was kind of saying before was the 155 wasn't to failure. The "small spot" wasn't necessary. I know you're not trying to be a dick; keep in mind i weigh 160 and this is almost @ my bodyweight. I'm not looking to go on a huge bulk or anything- just looking for some strength and size gains and i enjoy lifting.

Yeah bro- he just put his hands down and i say no spot or i got it or something like that.


Eric: that's a long time ago dude haha. Also, triceps/biceps get hit by other exercises so you don't always need to hit them directly.

 

[Tblock1]

I know, he probably does front squat but since his numbers are lower than yours he won't put it in his log. I also bet he has been doing static grip holds but won't post his time since he doesn't want to admit that I am a beast, he challenges me to a contest then backs out

 

[JDid23]

I also bet the pink elephants stand for your love for fat, gay men

 

[Tblock1]

I also bet the pink elephants stand for your love for fat, gay men

No it stands for em's not keeping to his grip contest....... lolololol

 

[Eric1987]

@ Tblock- there's a reason he doesn't front squat



What i was kind of saying before was the 155 wasn't to failure. The "small spot" wasn't necessary. I know you're not trying to be a dick; keep in mind i weigh 160 and this is almost @ my bodyweight. I'm not looking to go on a huge bulk or anything- just looking for some strength and size gains and i enjoy lifting.

Yeah bro- he just put his hands down and i say no spot or i got it or something like that.


Eric: that's a long time ago dude haha. Also, triceps/biceps get hit by other exercises so you don't always need to hit them directly.

So do you have a routine like your old one but better that you can share? Unless I missed it. I just started going back to the gym again.