advice on my weekly workout routine

[JobbyBones]

I'm only 3 weeks in since I started working out/eating healthy again and I'm seeing results already! But I feel like I could be doing more, I want to push myself to the max. However, I'm not sure if I'm already doing enough and I know more might not always be best when it comes to workouts. anyways, here it is:

-I'm 18 years old (19 this month), 5'11, 165, 12-16% bf (estimate).
-I do 'Ab Ripper X' 3 days a week (usually every 2 days)
-For bb exercises, barbell is 45 lbs and included in weights.

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Monday- Push: Chest/Tri's

10 min jog to the gym
stretch
chest press db - 12/10/8 @ 30 lbs
tricep extension bb - 12/10/8 @ 25 lbs
shoulder press db - 12/10/8 @ 25 lbs
chest fly db - 12/10/8 @ 20 lbs
side raises db - 12/12/12 @ 15 lbs
push ups - max/max/max
stretch


Tuesday- Legs

10 min jog to gym
stretch
squats bb - 12/10/8 @ 135 lbs
calf raises - 15/12/(max then cut weight to half and max again) @ 50 lbs
dead lift bb - 12/10/8 @ 95 lbs
lunges db - 10/10/10 @ 15 lbs each arm
cleans bb - 10/10/8 @ 65 lbs
leg extension - 15/13/10 @ 100 lbs
leg curl - 15/13/10 @ 80 lbs
stretch


Wednesday- rest day
stretch


Thursday- Pull: Back/Bi's

10 min jog to gym
stretch
pull ups - max/max/max
bicep curls db - 12/10/(max then cut to half weight and max again) @ 25 lbs
standing rows bb - 12/10/8 @ 65 lbs
preacher curls bb - 12/10/8 @ 65 lbs
high pulls bb - 12/10/8 @ 65 lbs
reverse curls bb - 12/10/8 @ 65 lbs
stretch


Friday- rest day
stretch

Saturday- Cardio Day
stretch
30-40 min jogging

Sunday- rest day
stretch

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eating habits:
-protein shake after each workout
-Only eating high fibre/protein cereal, eggs, fruits, veggies, nuts, chicken, steak, salmon, tuna, turkey, yogurt. That's basically it with some cheese, toast, condiments, etc. thrown in
- 3-6 cups of green tea/day
- coffee in the morning

Should I look into supplements as well? Or should I take that question to the supplement forums?
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My goal is to cut body fat to around 8% or less and to build all my muscles.

So, I'm not sure if I should add another day at the gym, change my actual exercises, or what. I feel like I could do more (by that I mean when I'm on a rest day I want to go to the gym but resist), but I don't want to damage my body.

Advice/comments/criticism much appreciated. reps to helpful posts ofc.


thanks

[Walzber]

Your program looks good, assuming you are newer to lifting you will definitely see results as long as your consistent. Just make sure to EAT!

[JobbyBones]

I think my calorie intake is somewhere around 1500-2000/day. Is that too low/high or good?

[blackthursday]

Double your calories and do starting strength. A ****ty three day split with not enough calories to feed a teenage girl will not do you any good.

[JobbyBones]

Double your calories and do starting strength. A ****ty three day split with not enough calories to feed a teenage girl will not do you any good.

What should I eat to up my calorie intake? it may be closer to 2000-2500 right now. And what do you mean 'do starting strength'? thanks

[Walzber]

Starting Strength is a really popular lifting program designed by Mark, focuses on compound lifts and you will certainly notice tremendous gains if you fo Rippetoe llow it. Google it, or search the forums.

[blackthursday]

I wouldn't recommend 2000 calories to anybody that was trying to lose weight, let alone gain weight. I'm assuming you want to get bigger. Try 3500 calories. And starting strength is a solid beginners program that's posted in the stickies.

you do not have enough experience to create your own routine. Use a beginner routine that has been proven to work

[JobbyBones]

My long run goal is to get low bf% and also be nicely toned and lean, should I muscle up then cut to lower bf%? or cut to lower bf% then try to add muscle?

I didn't create this routine, but i see your point. I'll check out starting strength. thanks