Originally Posted by ABLQ2

please throw up some honest opinions on this routine, and be sure to tell me how i could improve it. to clairfy, my goals are mass with a nod towards more strength, so i will be going with the lower amount of reps and heavey weights. the "*" means the sets pyramid.

Exercise Sets Reps
Monday and Thursday
chest Barbell Bench 3 10 to 6*
Dumbbell Incline Bench 2 10 to 6

shoulders Standing Barbell Press 3 12 to 8*

triceps Close Grip Bench 3 12 to 6*


abdominals Sit-ups 2 to 3 20-30
Leg Raises 2 to 3 20-30


Tuesday and Friday
Thighs Squats 4 12 to 6*
Lying Leg Curls 2 to 3 8 to 12

Back Barbell Bent Rows 2 to 3 8 to 12
Front Lat Pull-downs 2 to 3 8 to 12

Biceps Standing Barbell Curls 3 8 to 12
Calves Standing Calf Raises 2 to 3 15 to 20


Thanks.

Originally Posted by ABLQ2

ya i thought it was rediculous to put back and legs together as well, as that is most of your body, but i decided to give it a go. i respect the alternating idea, but i have done no squats for a long time and just deadlifts, so im hoping doing this routine for a month will balance that out. i also don't do leg extensions (i have to be carefull with my knees) but i appreciate your input. I change w/o's every 4 weeks, so the one after this will definately include deads and squats, and will probably be a 3 day spit.

Originally Posted by ABLQ2

okay- sldls rather than leg-bicep curls?