Pyramid workout advice... reps for help

[billmd1334]

Been doing straight set workouts for about 2 years now... just looking to change it up. Just looking for some advice on this workout. Any help would be really appreciated.

Monday - Chest/Biceps

Incline Bench - 12, 10, 8, 6, 4
DB Bench - 12, 10, 8, 6
Crossovers - 12, 10, 8, 6
BB Curls - 12, 10, 8, 6
Hammer Curls - 12, 10, 8
Preacher Curls - 12, 10, 8


Tuesday - Legs

Squats - 12, 10, 8, 6
Leg Press - 12, 10, 8, 6
Leg Extensions - 12, 10, 8
Lying Leg Curls - 12, 10, 8
Calf Raises - 20, 15, 12, 10

Thursday - Back

Pulldowns - 12, 10, 8, 6
DB Rows - 12, 10, 8, 6
T-Bar Rows - 12, 10, 8
Rack Pulls - 12, 10, 8, 6
Shrugs - 15, 12, 10

Friday - Shoulders/Triceps

DB Lateral Raises - 15, 12, 10
Seated Presses - 12, 10, 8, 6
Hammer Press - 12, 10, 8
Close Grip Bench - 12, 10, 8, 6
Skullcrushers - 12, 10, 8
Rope Pushdowns - 12, 10, 8


I will throw in abs on random days as well.

[shainesboostin]

what do you do? add like 5lbs each one? Do you take each set to failure? or just the last one?

[billmd1334]

I add weight to each set, depending on the exercise depends how much weight I add. I take the last set to failure... I take the other sets to near failure.

[james0566]

looks good to me. leg day may lack a little for hams. but may be fine