Thread: Weird Split I'm trying

Ive heard of a split like this. Only every other workout youd train for strength.

Originally Posted by Zinthar

Hey, I've posted a few times in the past weeks about some routines I've been trying, but I think I've found one that I like and am going to stick with for a few weeks unless you guys tell me that it would be a big mistake. My reasoning for this workout is that I feel like I don't need a whole week for recovery, though I'm concerned that this split may double up on certain muscles and result in over-training.

I'm either going to do this as an AXBX thing or maybe if it works well on a weekly basis something like ABXAXBX. I've also considered just doing core compound movements on a twice a week basis (Bench press, deadlifts, squats, etc.) while alternating accessory movements so that they are done once per week, which would shorten each workout.

Workout A:
Chest:
Bench Press x3
DB Bench Press x2
Incline DB Flys x2
Lying Pullovers x2

Shoulders:
DB Military Press x2
Lateral Raises x2
Upright Rows x2

Tri's:
Pulldowns x2 (I figured the chest did a lot of Tri exercises already)

Workout B:
Bi's:
Curls x2

Legs:
Squats x3
DB Lunges x2
Calf Raises x2

Back:
Deadlifts x3
Bent-over Rows x2
Pullups x2

Abs x2

Dont you work the hamstrings?

This is kind of how I lift but workout B I dont do quads.....they have their own day.

what is so weird about it?

Originally Posted by P-funk

what is so weird about it?

I dont know actually -- I guess nothing really, though I was thinking that maybe this would be doubling up on shoulder and back too often. I'm glad to hear that more advanced bodybuilders do something similar to this.

I guess I'm missing training hamstrings -- what exercise should I add to fix this?