Squat 3x5
Deadlift 1x5
Bench press 3x5
Shoulder press 3x5
Chinups 3xfailure
This is my routine. I do it three times a week. I started with SS but felt like I wasn't getting enough out of it. Also didn't want to join t-rex mode. Is there any reason this routine is wrong?
What's the reasoning behind alternating routines?
Serious question.
>>34974910
To shock your muscles into growth since they'll become "complacent" (for lack of a better word) if you do the same shit over and over and over.
Because your routine is severely lacking in volume.
>>34974910
http://gobodynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Zyzzs-Bodybuilding-Bible.pdf
>>34974938
Explain.
>>34974922
Then do you recommend alternating bench press and shoulder press. I always feel like my upper body receives no workout if I only do one + chinups.
More volume in everything, especially dl. Throw some sets of 10 in the mix and every now and again do some to failure sets. Always shocks the muscle. Also, you need some accessory work in there.
>>34974951
I personally alternate between bench press and dumbbell presses.
>>34974963
How do the exercises differ. I always felt they would target similar muscles.
>>34975054
From what I understand, the dumbbell press is actually the better exercise of the two because it forces both arms to do an equal amount of work. This is in contrast to the barbell which can lead to you (unintentionally) working out one arm moreso than the other.
>>34975054
>>34975092
My understanding is that barbell press allows you to lift more weight as it's easier to keep stable, hence why it's recommended over db bench in beginner programs
>>34975092
>>34974954
Ok what about this:
A:
Squat 5x5
Bench press 5x5
Seated shoulder press 5x5
Deadlift 3x5
Chin up 5x5
B:
Squat 5x5
Dumbbell bench press 5x5
Standing military press 5x5
Powerclean 5x3
Chin up 5x5
Is this still too much of the same muscles being worked?
And what do you mean by throw in sets of 10. How can I impliment that?
