Thread: How does this split routine look?

My $.02:

Originally Posted by ru4life3

Main goal is to tone up and be ripped for the summer. What do you guys think of this routine?

Workout #1

Squat - 6-12 Reps
Leg Extension - 10-12 Reps
Stiff-legged Deadlift - 6-12 Reps
Leg Curls
Standing Calf Raise - 12-15 Reps


Workout #2

Bench Press - 8-12 Reps
Incline Dumbell Press - 8-12 Reps
military Press - 6-12 Reps
Lateral Raise - 10-12 Reps
Close-grip Bench Press - 10-12 Reps



Workout #3

Chin ups- 12-15 Reps do these first
Lat Pulldown - 10-12 Reps
Bent Over Rows
Single-arm Row - 8-12 Reps
Barbell Curl - 8-12 Reps

It's not perfect, but it's functional...
You didn't specify how many sets. Personally I'd shoot for 5 sets on the major compounds (squats, bench, rows)
and 3 on the rest.
Ya gotta remember though, being 'toned and ripped for summer' will depend on your nutrition, not your split.

Don't do too much volume. It amazes me how confused people are on how many sets are needed.

5 for each compound is not good, I must disagree, respectfully. Training a muscle to the point of fatigue is thoroughly an unnatural thing. Compound lifts not only tax the muscle physiologically speaking, along with the cardiovascular, respiratory systems, tendons, etc... but it also taxes the nervous system. Combine the two, with to many workouts weekly, to many sets, to many exercises, and an average potential (you may not be average, but if i were a betting man, i'd bet you are - thats what the average is, yes?) and people will often fuck themselves progress wise.