Doing this for 2 weeks, what the hell is it good for?

[Pizbo]

My buddy put together a bulking program for the both of us. The workout seems very light but I have noticed gains in the two weeks we have done this. Before we were just using the bowflex which is great for using weight but not for gaining muscle.

I guess what I want from you guys is to critique what we are doing and give any suggestions, tips.

Monday:
Bench 3-5 rep max
Incline Dumbbell - - - - - - 4 sets, 6-10 reps
Seated Cable Rows 3 sets, 10-15 reps
Rear Deltoid Ros - - - - - - - 3 sets, 12-15 reps
Obliques 4 sets, 12-15 reps

Wednesday:
Box Squat 3-5 rep max
Lunges - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 sets, 12-15 reps
Romanian Deadlift 4 sets, 10-15 reps
Grip Crusher - - - - - - - - - 4 sets, 15 reps
Pull Ups Max reps and repeat going for one less than previous max

Friday:
Bench 3 set max with light weights (high rep max)
Skull Crusher - - - - - - - - - 3 sets, 5-10 reps
Pull Ups 4 sets, 8-12 reps
Lat Raises - - - - - - - - - - - 3 sets, 10-15 reps
Preacher Curls 3 sets, 8-10 reps
Ab Circuit:
Leg Raise 3 sets, 20 reps
Sit Ups - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 sets, 20 reps
Planks 3 sets, 30 seconds



Thanks for any suggestions/comments/criticism.

Oh and how many pull ups can y'all do? My buddy is joining the army in a month and we're trying to increase his pulls ups as fast as possible. What is considered a good amount? How would it take to get to 20 if he can do 10 already?

Thanks!

[Pizbo]

Oh and just so y'all know, I'm 6'0 165-170, My friend is 6'1 170-175.

Both of us are in good shape, great compared to most but nothing like most of the profile pics here.

Is this a workout more geared for people who aren't in good shape as opposed to actually bulking/ strength training?

[kbdub]

pull ups 25-30 from a dead hang with good form...about 40 chins

it will take a while to get to 20. i suggest doing ladders i.e. you do 1 he does 1..you do 2 he does 2...you do 3 he does 3...etc until it gets hard. then start back at 1 and go up the ladder again. you only rest while he is pulling up. as soon as he finishes his set you go. that means you get 5-10 sec rest the first few sets

[Pizbo]

that's actually a really good idea. thanks man.