I have back problems (4 bulgded disc's) and am looking for a new routine. i have been traing for about 11 years. for the past few years i have been doing the 5x5. lately i have been trying the 15 rep by 3 set routine. i mix the weight up to try to get the best benies but it just isn't working for me. i want to cut some weight so i am really focusing on my diet and abs. my past split has been as follows:

Monday:
Inclin db press 5x5
declin db press 5x5
flat db press 5x5
pec deck 2x20
flatbench 225 for 2 set to failure (atleast 20 reps)
2 sets tri push downs to fail.
abs and 15 min on the elipt.

Tuesday:
pullups 4 sets to fail.
t-bar pulls 5x5
1 arm rows 5x5
reverse pec deck 3x20
lying straight bar cable curls 3 seys to fail.
abs and 15 min on the elipt.


Wednesday:
seated db press 5x5
arnold press 3x5
smith maching press 3x5
barbell shrugs super setted w/ db shrugs 5x5 each
standing row 5x5
side lat. raises 3x10
2 sets tri push downs to fail.
abs and 15 min on the elipt..

Thursday:
Cannot squat b/c of back
lunges 5x5
leg press 5x5
leg extensions 5x5
curls 5x5
Straight leg d/l 5x5
lying straight bar cable curls 3 seys to fail.
abs and 15 min on the elipt.


Friday:
Everything is superset
Skull crushers and incline db curls 5x5
dips and straight bar curls 5x5
lying straight bar push downs run the rack
lying rope curls run the rack