My Back Workout

[Skyliner]

Right now I'm doing Squats one week and no Deadlifts, and vice versa on the other week, than repeat. Below I'll list down a typical Back workout of mine which includes Deads every 2 weeks. Please comment...

Week 1 (Deadlift week, no Squat)

Pull Ups or Pull Downs: 3 sets to failure or 2 x 6-8, 1 x 10
Bent Over Dumbbell Rows: 2 x 8-12
Reverse Grip Bent Over Barbell Rows: 2 x 8-10
Deadlift: 1 x 12, 3 x 8
Shrugs: 2 x 10
Hyper Ext: 2 x 10 (easy work, just to make lower back feel better)

Week 2 (Squat week, no Deadlifts)

Pull Ups: 3 sets to failure
Revese Grip Pulldown: 2 x 8
Bent Over Dumbbell Row: 3 x 8-10
Seated Cable Row: 2 x 10
Shrugs: 2 x 8-12

The volume seems a little high, but apparently just by a little. What do you guys think about it?

 

[THE_GAME]

I think it's fine, looks alright to me.

The game

 

[gopro]

Your routine seems reasonable. Your volume is ok...most people overtrain with 15-20 sets on back...you are at about 10. After several weeks, change some exercises to keep your muscles off balance.

 

[Scotty the Body]

Looks good to me to!!

 

[pumpit]

lower the reps on the rows for MASS!!

 

[oldfart]

abbreviated routines

Your routine is great. Very similar to one I read in "Brawn".

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[rks1969]

I do squats and deads in the same week ,but I alternate heavy days between the two. Make sure that with this schedule you do these workouts at the beginnig and end of your week.
EX: MON=DEADS,W/ BACK&BICEPS
TUE=CARDIO or REST
WED=CHEST,TRICEPS,SHOULDERS
THU=CARDIO or REST
FRI=SQUATS ,W/QUADS,HAMS&CALVES
This workout may seem like alot ,but if you use your head it won't kill you.