Coolcicada's Push/Pull/Legs Routine

[PalpaMango]

Lol Coolcicada is the guy, still answering questions in a thread 8 years on. Damn good routine OP.

Debating whether or not to return to this routine or restart with a 5x5. Consecutively, I've been lifting for 10 years but a bout of cancer left me weak and sparsely muscled (in remission now).

On one hand I've got plenty of experience, but on another I feel like I've got to "reboot" myself in a way and regain my strength through a beginner routine.

Thoughts?

In my experience, the only thing you need to "reboot" is your stretching. In terms of lifting, whenever I went off training and started again, I just picked up the same routine with less weight than what I ended up with and worked my way back. Same intensity. Hurts like hell first week but as you know, you get used to it quick.

Also congrats on beating cancer

[omar4]

Thanks Coolcicada

[PissChugger]

The bacteria on the **** gestating inside my gut could have cobbled together a better routine. Zero meaningful work for the erectors or hamstrings, would it kill you to do some RDLs you ****ing dip****? What's the point of posting a routine if you're not including a progression or de-load protocol. Might as well have given a downie a list of exercises and told him to point and choose.

[brettds14]

For a beginner, could I do this routine more frequently? Like combining leg day with pull day and therefore doing more than 6 workouts a week? Can I do cardio with this routine? Thanks so much!

[greenkomodo]

-How long to rest between sets?
-Is it better to use machine or free weights?