Thread: New workout, please critique

Overall I think the design is pretty good, but I think you should drop a press or two and throw in a pulling movement in their place.

Originally Posted by metsfan1190

Well, I have not posted here a lot and I haven't been here in quite a while either, but I would appreciate any feedback you can provide on a new workout I have started. The object of the workout is full body and keeping my heart rate up. My goal is primarily to lose excess flab and gain strength. I am 5'7", 183 lbs and about 25%BF. It is quite a switch from my normal 5 day split and I made it up myself, so I'd appreciate any comments.

(Exercises grouped together below are done as supersets)

Monday 4x5

squat
pullups

bench
calf raises

db military press (on a swiss ball)
barbell curls

close grip bench
swiss ball crunches (4x15)


Wednesday 2x15

Front Squat
pulldowns

DB bench
bent lateral raises

hammer curls
tricep extensions
calf extensions

abs (varies)

Friday 3x10

deadlift
bent over rows

incline
DB lat raises

dips
db curls
calf raises

abs (varies)

Looks good, I agree with the pimp that it needs a bit more pulling and a bit less pushing movements....but still close enough. Also I am not a fan of using something unstable or breakable like a swiss ball for a place to sit when lifting weights, I would not do that.

Once you add more pulling, I would drop at least one of the curling sessions.