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Need help figuring out a routine - beginning to slow bulk

va_01
va_01 Posts: 176 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone

I'm coming off a cut, and I want to re-boost my workouts while I begin to bulk. I'm trying to figure out the smartest way to train. I've been lifting a few years now - diet hasn't always been that great (not eating enough, flip flopping between bulking and cutting due to indecisiveness). I'm probably still a beginner. I'm still not super strong, but according to beginner/intermediate strength charts, i'm at the top level of a beginner's 1RM for my weight.

Here's what I've been doing. I start a new weight with around 6 reps per set, and work up to 8-10 depending on the lift, then bump up the weight 5 lbs or so. I perform each lift for 3 sets each, with 1 min resting between. I performed this during my cut and seemed to retain most of my strength, though it has dropped slightly.

Day 1: PUSH
Squat
Bench
Incline DB press
calf raise
cable flies
OHP
tricep work

Day 2: PULL
Lat pull downs
Cable rows
stiff leg DL (still super light on this, need to work on flexibility)
one arm DB row
Shrugs
Bicep work
abs

Day 3: REST

Day 4: PUSH
Squat
Incline BB press
calf raise
db bench press
cable flies
seated db overhead press
tricep work

Day 5: PULL
Deadlift
Cable row
leg curl
tbar row
bicep work
abs

Day 6: REST


Day 7: REST


Should I stick with this style of routine or is it smarter to move to something like 5/3/1 BBB or AllPros? (I'm not particularly interested in SS). Just want to know if i'm training smartly enough with this layout.

Thank you!

Replies

  • liftorgohome
    liftorgohome Posts: 25,455 Member
    Looks good to me. It's good to change up the routines if you're getting tired of them plus the muscles react better to change.
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