Is doing squats, deadlifts and bench press on the same day 3 times a week unhealthy?

[freshprince01]

Ok I just tried this workout for one day and it gave me a pretty good pump all over and I am wondering if it could be done more regularly. Just want to know what you guys think of it. Here's the workout.

4 sets of dead lifts 8-10 reps
4 sets of squats 8-10 reps
3 sets of benchpress 8-10 reps
3 sets of shoulder press 8-10 reps
3 sets of lat pulldowns 8-10 reps

And just cos I still had some energy left I did 1 set of close grip bench press followed immediately by side raises followed immediately by bicep curls (just wanted to make the workout a bit fun by doing my favourite isolations lol)

I was doing about 80-70% of my 1RM for all lifts.

So I'm thinking of doing this Mon-Wed-Fri instead of 3-4 day per week of doing 1-2 body parts. Only thing is I'm scared of over-working, throwing up or passing out in the gym

Also would it be too much for the lower back?

Maybe too much for the brain as well? Cos I did feel like there was lot of blood rushing to the head... idk lol.

So what do you guys think???????

[kevinvee]

Ok I just tried this workout for one day and it gave me a pretty good pump all over and I am wondering if it could be done more regularly. Just want to know what you guys think of it. Here's the workout.

4 sets of dead lifts 8-10 reps
4 sets of squats 8-10 reps
3 sets of benchpress 8-10 reps
3 sets of shoulder press 8-10 reps
3 sets of lat pulldowns 8-10 reps

And just cos I still had some energy left I did 1 set of close grip bench press followed immediately by side raises followed immediately by bicep curls (just wanted to make the workout a bit fun by doing my favourite isolations lol)

I was doing about 80-70% of my 1RM for all lifts.

So I'm thinking of doing this Mon-Wed-Fri instead of 3-4 day per week of doing 1-2 body parts. Only thing is I'm scared of over-working, throwing up or passing out in the gym

Also would it be too much for the lower back?

Maybe too much for the brain as well? Cos I did feel like there was lot of blood rushing to the head... idk lol.

So what do you guys think???????

You'd be fine for a week.. But i'd doubt you'd be able to keep at it at the succeeding weeks! Total overkill for your CNS no doubt!

[ironwill2008]

If your only goal is just to go to the gym and do those exercises 3 times a week, have at it.

If you're actually trying to get stronger or get bigger, there are much better ways to go about it.

Have a look through the routines/programs listed in the stickies.

[PeterGibbons316]

Unhealthy? No.

Unproductive? Yes.

[jammyo40]

Unhealthy? No.

Unproductive? Yes.

+1

Read the sticky at /showthread.php?t=116726611

32+ reps of squats AND deadlifts in one session done 3 times a weeks might get you into overall good condition, but if you have any serious strength or hypertrophy goals, you should revise your program.

I will admit, however, that I squatted and deadlifted 3 times a week, but only for about 1 month when I began weightlifting again after about 1.5 years.

[freshprince01]

I will admit, however, that I squatted and deadlifted 3 times a week, but only for about 1 month when I began weightlifting again after about 1.5 years.

How were you results from squating and deadlifting 3 times a week? did u have any problems with it?

[JasonDB]

All this negativity on this when, unless I read something incorrectly, All Pro's novice routine as well as SS (which is touting continually here, and having glanced over the book only once as it seemed terribly low in volume for gaining lbm, I could be wrong) have you squat, dead and bench on the same day 3x a week....

[vrundmc]

All this negativity on this when, unless I read something incorrectly, All Pro's novice routine as well as SS (which is touting continually here, and having glanced over the book only once as it seemed terribly low in volume for gaining lbm, I could be wrong) have you squat, dead and bench on the same day 3x a week....

You are right that in All Pros you do the same lifts 3x/week. I think the problem is that OP did not detail progression. In All Pro's, the working weight is reduced each session, providing for strength and hypertrophy each week.

Edit: Also, All Pros uses 2 work sets and OP did not state which sets were actually work sets vs warmup sets,

[musikguy72]

You are right that in All Pros you do the same lifts 3x/week. I think the problem is that OP did not detail progression. In All Pro's, the working weight is reduced each session, providing for strength and hypertrophy each week.

Edit: Also, All Pros uses 2 work sets and OP did not state which sets were actually work sets vs warmup sets,

And thirdly, AllPro has stated many times in his Beginners Routine threads that his program uses Stiff Legged Dead Lifts, not Dead Lifts. He thinks squats and deads in the same day would start to tax the CNS and overtrain

[jammyo40]

How were you results from squating and deadlifting 3 times a week? did u have any problems with it?

I was squatting and deadlifting 2-3 times a week for only 1 month and that was only with 135 lbs. My goal was simply to get my body back into a decent condition (I was basically a couch potato) and after that, I began a strength-oriented program. Now that I'm lifting more weight, I can't imagine 96+ deadlifts in one week.

But to answer your question, squatting and deadlifting 3 times a week (for one month) was effective in getting me back into decent condition, although in retrospect, beginning linear progression with a very light starting weight would probably been just as, if not more, effective.

It all depends entirely on your goals.

[freshprince01]

Edit: Also, All Pros uses 2 work sets and OP did not state which sets were actually work sets vs warmup sets,

No warm up sets, I personally feel warm up sets are a waste of energy. I would do a few reps with just the bar to make sure my form is in check and stretch for a couple of mins. So all sets are working sets lifting around 80% of 1RM.

[jammyo40]

No warm up sets, I personally feel warm up sets are a waste of energy. I would do a few reps with just the bar to make sure my form is in check and stretch for a couple of mins. So all sets are working sets lifting around 80% of 1RM.

The whole purpose of warm up sets is that they "warm up" your muscles but don't use a lot of energy. I think you will change your mind about this when you start lifting really heavy or injure yourself.

[Mrpb]

All this negativity on this when, unless I read something incorrectly, All Pro's novice routine as well as SS (which is touting continually here, and having glanced over the book only once as it seemed terribly low in volume for gaining lbm, I could be wrong) have you squat, dead and bench on the same day 3x a week....

Just trying to clear up some confusion here: Starting Strength has deadlifting usually once, sometimes twice a week. Never three times. And it's only one set of 5 repetitions.

[MichaelCJ]

Just trying to clear up some confusion here: Starting Strength has deadlifting usually once, sometimes twice a week. Never three times. And it's only one set of 5 repetitions.

Actually, as of third edition, you do start off squatting and deadlifting three times a week.

Just... not for all that long.