Thread: New training routine...suggestions more than welcome

Hey everyone...I've been away from the forums for quite some time, but decided to get back into the mix. The past two years I've basically just been trying to take advantage of my youth and have been bulking up as much as I possibly can. I went from 166 to 185, obviously gaining some unwanted fat. I'm back at school for the spring semester and I've decided to slim down again. I incorporated very little cardio during my bulking stages and in the past 6 weeks I've slowly increased the amount of running into my routine. I would like to try a new routine that involves lifting only twice a week and running 3-4 times a week. I tried it out this past week and so far I really like it, but I was just skeptical about lifting only twice a week so any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

It goes like this..

MWF - HIIT on the elliptical for 25-30 minutes with 30 second intervals of sprinting at 85-95% and jogging at 65-75%.

Tuesday - Push/quads

Bench/dumbbell press (alternate)
Incline press/incline bench (alternate)
Flys
Shoulder press (alternate dumbbell/barbell)
Upright rows
Lateral Raises
Dips
Skullcrushers/tri extensions
Squats/Front squats
Leg extensions

Thursday - Pull/hamstrings

Deadlifts
Barbell rows
Seated rows
Shrugs
Lat pulldown
Stiff-legged deadlifts
Barbell/dumbbell curls

I use the standard 2-3 sets with 6-10 reps for most exercises, varying each week. I work out at a very high intensity and I know there's a lot of volume involved but the routine is not set in stone. The gym is always packed and I try to get done what I can so I don't typically do everything listed above.

My diet's in check as well so I don't have any problem with that...was just wondering how you guys feel about lifting twice as week and running MWF, and sometimes Saturday for a guy who wants to cut. Still a college student so there's obviously drinking involved. I'm staying away from the beer and just drinking hard stuff to cut down on the unwanted calories so I don't see that being a big deal as well. Thanks for taking the time to read....suggestions more than welcome.

I think it looks like a lot of exercises. Seems like you would be in the gym for 2 hours completing that workout. It looks like your goal is to slim down without losing to much muscle mass. I would try to keep your workouts hard, fast and simple. Diet is the main key here.