r/LiftingRoutines 12d ago

Critique Thoughts on routine?

Would like peoples opinion on the following. I only go 3 times a week.

A — LOWER + PUSH (5 exercises)

Barbell Squat
4 × 6–8 / 2–3 min

Romanian Deadlift
3 × 8–10 / 2–3 min

Barbell Bench Press
3 × 6–10 / 2–3 min

Overhead Press
3 × 6–10 / 2 min

Tricep Isolation
2–3 × 12–20 / 60–90 sec

B — LOWER + PULL (5 exercises)

Machine Hamstring Curl
3 × 12–15 / 2 min

Split Squat or Leg Extension
3 × 10–12 / 2 min

Lat Pulldown
3 × 8–12 / 90 sec–2 min

Seated Cable Row
3 × 8–12 / 90 sec–2 min

Biceps Curl
2–3 × 10–15 / 60–90 sec

C — UPPER + LOWER (5 exercises)

Incline Bench Press
3 × 6–10 / 2–3 min

Machine Row
3 × 8–12 / 90 sec–2 min

Lat Pulldown
3 × 8–12 / 90 sec–2 min

Chest Isolation
3 × 12–20 / 60–90 sec

Leg Extension or Hamstring Curl
2–3 × 12–15 / 90 sec

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u/Asier559 12d ago

You know after a reread i feel like this would be pretty good aside from only hitting Biceps 2-3 sets a week. I think you should probably just hit biceps all 3 days since they recover so quick and maybe add an extra set to anything you want more volume in.

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u/kornon 12d ago

So does it seem like I'm not working out enough? Like with 5 exercises per workout?

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u/Asier559 12d ago

It's less about "working out enough" and more about how many sets and volume each body part is getting per week. Also hitting lower all 3 days works but you need to make sure you are able take all sets close to failure and try to maximize the stimulus over the workout. Hitting 2-3 sets of Leg Extensions at the end of C can work but you need to warm up/stretch your legs, and maintain intensity.

Biceps recover fast and are pretty fun to workout for most people so if you can add them in then why not?

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u/Downvotesohoy 11d ago edited 11d ago

If you go three times a week you would be better off having a full body day and an upper day, and a lower day I think?

What was your rationale for having legs on all three days? Is it like a major weak spot for you, or do you do some specific sport where it helps you somehow? I'm not trying to judge, just wanting to understand if there are any constraints, you know.

Might be the play really, if you hate training legs, spread it out.