Question on prioritization.

[heatlill]

My workouts revolve around these compound exercises...DeadLifts, BB Rows, Bench Press, Squats, Over Head press. For the past few months I have been doing the following order on back day...

DeadLits 10, 5x5
BB Rows 10, 5x5
Pullups/Chinups 8x3-4 (can only do 3-4 at a time right now)
Supplimental Exercise 3x10

The supplimental Exercise is one of either DB Rows, Inclined Lever Rows, Lat Pulldowns, Cable Rows, depending on how I feel that day.

I have been able to increase my DLs and BB Rows but I am still struggling with the pullups/chin ups. I was thinking of moving pullups/chinups to the top of my routine for a few weeks/months to see if I can increase reps.

Anyone have any success in a similar situation? Or any advice?

Thanks

[bigtallox]

My workouts revolve around these compound exercises...DeadLifts, BB Rows, Bench Press, Squats, Over Head press.

Good so far.

DeadLits 10, 5x5
BB Rows 10, 5x5
Pullups/Chinups 8x3-4 (can only do 3-4 at a time right now)
Supplimental Exercise 3x10

The supplimental Exercise is one of either DB Rows, Inclined Lever Rows, Lat Pulldowns, Cable Rows, depending on how I feel that day.

Seems OK. Personally, I'd choose your supplemental exercise based on things other than feelings, like your specific weaknesses, but it's probably not all that big of a deal.

I have been able to increase my DLs and BB Rows but I am still struggling with the pullups/chin ups. I was thinking of moving pullups/chinups to the top of my routine for a few weeks/months to see if I can increase reps.

Sounds OK to me, but as a powerlifter I wouldn't personally do anything but deadlift first, but that's just because it's a lift I need to focus on for competition.

[heatlill]

Good so far.



Seems OK. Personally, I'd choose your supplemental exercise based on things other than feelings, like your specific weaknesses, but it's probably not all that big of a deal.



Sounds OK to me, but as a powerlifter I wouldn't personally do anything but deadlift first, but that's just because it's a lift I need to focus on for competition.

I like the idea of focusing on vertical pull up exercises as my supplemental for a few weeks before I move DLs down in the order. I'll give that a try.

Thanks.