Judge my workout routine?

david_schellin
david_schellin Posts: 2
in Fitness and Exercise
So I've been working out for a couple months now, and I had worked out for a bout 6 months consistently a year ago, so I have a pretty decent base strength and understanding of the gym and what not. I'm looking to gain muscle. I'm 6'4 and 190 lbs. I can do 10 reps in bench on 150 lbs, don't really know what my max is. I can max out in squat on 320 lbs, and can only do like 10 pull ups. I'm just looking to get stronger altogether and look better. My current workout plan is:

Day 1: chest, triceps, shoulders
Day 2: biceps, back
Day 3: legs, core
Day 4-6: repeat
Day 7: rest

Any thoughts on this? I eat generally healthy but don't know if this split is what is best. I've been doing it for about a month now and don't ever run into the issue of working out sore muscles.

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  • juggz212
    juggz212 Posts: 32
    I say learn your max for the other 2 main lifts (deadlifts bench) since you know your max squat, then build a routine around those 3 lifts
  • mdizzle99
    mdizzle99 Posts: 169 Member
    More information is required to adequately judge your routine. What exercises and sets/rep ranges are you doing?

    After playing around with my own routines for a while, I've decided that I prefer sticking to the proven routines that already exist. If you do some research you will probably find a solid routine that fits your goals. That's my recommendation.
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    What you have is a basic split routine that should work as long as your set/rep ranges are appropriate. Given that you're not completely trained (that takes a few years), I'd recommend trying a 5x5 program (five compound exercises, five sets) with two rest days between each lifting day. The exercises I'd use are squat, dead lift, bench press, pull ups or bar rows, and standing overhead press. Keep the reps in the 6 - 10 range. Once you get to easily doing 10 reps for most of your sets, bump up the weight.
  • GradatimFerociter
    GradatimFerociter Posts: 296 Member
    You could just do All Pro's beginner routine, or one of the myriad other proven routines available online. If you insist on creating your own, which is fine, just make sure you have some sort of regular progress built in or you may end up spinning your wheels.

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