Thread: Rate my newbie routine?

Originally Posted by SquatsAndProats

I've been running this routine for the past few months. Am I getting this right?

A: 5x5 squat, 5x5 bench, 5x5 row, 5x5 chin-up

(rest)

B: 5x5 deadlift, 5x5 OHP, 5x5 pull-up, 5x5 dip

(rest)

I'm currently taking ~2 minutes of rest between sets. Should I take more, just to make sure I get all my reps in? Or should I just let myself fail some reps, deload, and enjoy some more hypertrophy gains? I've already deloaded twice.

You might get different opinions:

Two-3 min rest should be sufficient. Something like squats or deadlifts certainly demands more rest than something like overhead press I’d say.

Ultimately if you hit failure, it’s not going to make you smaller or weaker. Just patiently stay at it. You have gains coming if you eat right.

If strength is important, rest more. If not, carry on. The deload is probably not necessary.

Originally Posted by SquatsAndProats

I've been running this routine for the past few months. Am I getting this right?

A: 5x5 squat, 5x5 bench, 5x5 row, 5x5 chin-up

(rest)

B: 5x5 deadlift, 5x5 OHP, 5x5 pull-up, 5x5 dip

(rest)

I'm currently taking ~2 minutes of rest between sets. Should I take more, just to make sure I get all my reps in? Or should I just let myself fail some reps, deload, and enjoy some more hypertrophy gains? I've already deloaded twice.

Can definitely work. Lots of routines can work.

Make sure you're progressing. That's the biggest thing that it comes down to. It helps to enjoy it as well since you'll probably be more motivated and train harder. I would say recovery, but if you're progressing well, that's usually a good sign you're also recovering well.

Maybe after hitting each workout 2-3 times take 2 days off in a row after workout B. Just an idea.