Will this workout routine work to build strength and mass

[mr.saunders]

Workout A
Squats 5x5
Bench Press 5x5
Rows 5x5
Push-ups 3xFailure
Reverse Crunch 3x12

Workout B
Deadlift 5x5
Overhead Press 5x5
Wide-Grip pullup 3xFailure
Barbell Curl 5x5
Prone Bridges 3x30seconds

Workouts Mon - Wed - Fri

Many thanks please critisize/comment

[kman025]

go for it. looks pretty good

[bigtallox]

Workout A
Squats 5x5
Bench Press 5x5
Rows 5x5
Push-ups 3xFailure
Reverse Crunch 3x12

Workout B
Deadlift 5x5
Overhead Press 5x5
Wide-Grip pullup 3xFailure
Barbell Curl 5x5
Prone Bridges 3x30seconds

Workouts Mon - Wed - Fri

Many thanks please critisize/comment

Looks decent. Personally I'd get rid of the push-ups to failure.

[mr.saunders]

Looks decent. Personally I'd get rid of the push-ups to failure.

and replace it with something else or not brah?

[Nick1971]

and replace it with something else or not brah?

Your workout is fine without the push ups. You should also consider adding weight if you can do more than 8 pull ups.

Workout A
Squats 5x5
Bench Press 5x5
Rows 5x5
Reverse Crunch 3x12

Workout B
Deadlift 5x5
Overhead Press 5x5
Weighted Pull Ups 5x5
Prone Bridges 3x30seconds

This would be a really tight routine.

[bigtallox]

and replace it with something else or not brah?

If you want to build strength and size just get rid of them. They'll get you better at doing push-ups which is fine if that's your goal, but unless you're currently really weak, they won't make you stronger or build mass.

I should add, it's kind of nice to see somebody get it. Most of the routines posted in "critique my routine" posts here are pretty bad.

[mr.saunders]

If you want to build strength and size just get rid of them. They'll get you better at doing push-ups which is fine if that's your goal, but unless you're currently really weak, they won't make you stronger or build mass.

I should add, it's kind of nice to see somebody get it. Most of the routines posted in "critique my routine" posts here are pretty bad.

Hey well ive been working out since april. ive tryed splits and a couple of other methods and i needed to come up with something to suit me. ive recently started squatting and find that it takes me longer than a couple of days to recover. but deadlifts i've got the nack of.

I'm usings this as a way of getting my strength up/build mass and lifts in the main compound excersises. im not really weak. and i find after doing just bench press i need something else to hit the muscle area that's why i added push-ups. but if your saying i dont need them then im going to have to consider dropping them...

thanks m8

[mr.saunders]

Your workout is fine without the push ups. You should also consider adding weight if you can do more than 8 pull ups.

Workout A
Squats 5x5
Bench Press 5x5
Rows 5x5
Reverse Crunch 3x12

Workout B
Deadlift 5x5
Overhead Press 5x5
Weighted Pull Ups 5x5
Prone Bridges 3x30seconds

This would be a really tight routine.

Thankyou. this means i can lift heavy poundage and get out of the gym within an hour

[bigtallox]

Hey well ive been working out since april. ive tryed splits and a couple of other methods and i needed to come up with something to suit me. ive recently started squatting and find that it takes me longer than a couple of days to recover. but deadlifts i've got the nack of.

I'm usings this as a way of getting my strength up/build mass and lifts in the main compound excersises. im not really weak. and i find after doing just bench press i need something else to hit the muscle area that's why i added push-ups. but if your saying i dont need them then im going to have to consider dropping them...

thanks m8

Squatting *should* take you more than a couple of days to recover from. And I don't necessarily mean being sore. Your CNS also needs to recover. Oh, I wasn't suggesting you were weak with my previous comments. For somebody working out only since april, you have a good understanding of what's important. Seriously, just keep doing what youre doing, your routine is sound, and you'll be way ahead of all the guys who think they need to do tons of isolation work ( instead of the hard stuff ).

[mr.saunders]

Squatting *should* take you more than a couple of days to recover from. And I don't necessarily mean being sore. Your CNS also needs to recover. Oh, I wasn't suggesting you were weak with my previous comments. For somebody working out only since april, you have a good understanding of what's important. Seriously, just keep doing what youre doing, your routine is sound, and you'll be way ahead of all the guys who think they need to do tons of isolation work ( instead of the hard stuff ).

cheers bro. Just gotta ensure i keep eating big aswell. thanks for your comments

[bigtallox]

cheers bro. Just gotta ensure i keep eating big aswell.

Yes, absolutely. That reminds me, time for my 12:30 AM snack. I think a big juicy steak sounds good.

[mr.saunders]

Yes, absolutely. That reminds me, time for my 12:30 AM snack. I think a big juicy steak sounds good.

Nice enthusiasm. hardcore stomaching lol

[7heTruth]

Looks like a great routine. so do you do Workout A on monday, then workout B on a Wednesday. so what do you do on fridays workout?

[jShock]

Nice enthusiasm. hardcore stomaching lol

Hey I do push ups too, they are good. also I might do dips if I feel my tris are not involved enough....

[mr.saunders]

Looks like a great routine. so do you do Workout A on monday, then workout B on a Wednesday. so what do you do on fridays workout?

Workout A monday
Workout B Wednesday
Workout A Friday

2 days rest

Workout B monday
Workout A wednesday
Workout B Friday

Get the pattern brah?

[Gr8Ape]

good workout, but be carefull not to overdo it as the weights get heavier

[mr.saunders]

good workout, but be carefull not to overdo it as the weights get heavier

as gets heavier i will cut some stuff and do it how nick described or i will go 3x8 sets/reps

[Hut*Hut]

Looks fine. Be sure to ramp the deadlifts though!