mixing 5x5 and a push/pull/legs routine? (yes, i read the faqs)

[threnody]

ok, so.. in my last thread which was closed, someone organized my routine into a push/pull/legs schedule and it looked really nice. but ive also checked out the 5x5 program in the faqs and like the idea in principle, but personally i want a little more variation in exercises.

how can i combine the best of both worlds? basically i like the following routine:

day1:
flat bench / incline bench alternating weekly
standing military presses
weighted dips
skullcrushers

day2:
deadlifts
bentover bb rows
pullups
shrugs

day3:
squats
straightleg deadlifts
weighted lunges
calf raises
and leg extensions just to really burn my legs


so.. should i simply just apply the 5x5 concept to the "big" exercises like bench, military presses, deads, and squats? will this basically lend itself to my more mixed workout?

also just anotehr question.. like displayed in my last thread, i am used to much more volume of exercises and working out more often in the week. somethnig about taking a day off between each workout seems weird to me, i'm a very antsy guy and i always like doing things and hate sitting around. should i just shut the fuck up and just learn to put a day of rest between each workout day?

i plan on upping my caloric intake so i just really want to maximize the muscle and not let it run rampant into fat.

 

[chia]

The whole 5x5 concept is to do 5 sets of 5 reps of the "Big Three": the squat, bench press, and the power clean, three time a week. One day is heavy, one day is medium, and one day is light. I don't see how you could apply it to a push/pull/squat routine, unless you just mean the set/rep scheme.

 

[w0cyru01]

The whole 5x5 concept is to do 5 sets of 5 reps of the "Big Three": the squat, bench press, and the power clean, three time a week. One day is heavy, one day is medium, and one day is light. I don't see how you could apply it to a push/pull/squat routine, unless you just mean the set/rep scheme.

Well...the 5x5 I did was
Monday/Friday:
Bench
Squat
Dynamic Row

Wednesday:
Deadlift
Pullups
OHP

Ramping up to a 5RM or so.

I think the OP needs to do something along the lines of this, since it seems he's just starting lifting.

 

[XTrainer]

I combined 5x5 and push/pull/legs, good results.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Look at my routine in the Training Log Forum and do what I do, just adjust it for what exercises you want to do.

 

[threnody]

Well...the 5x5 I did was

Ramping up to a 5RM or so.

I think the OP needs to do something along the lines of this, since it seems he's just starting lifting.

wrong. ive been lifting for 3 fucking years. jesus, just because my workout was a more volume-oriented "bodybuilder" split doesnt mean im just starting out. i bench 235, squat 330, and deadlift 425. sorry if that's considered fucking weak around here, but i'm not a freaking mindless beginner here.

excuse me for trying to try new things and see how i improve.

 

[DEVILsSON]

dude what you proposed sounds fine. Cut out leg extensions as you can really mess up your knees.


Going heavy is going to make you more sore and will put a lot more stress on CNS this will probably will cause your body to yearn that extra rest. But everyone is different so if you feel likeyou can recover while training in the 3-5 rm for the stuff you choose to do then by all means add another day.....you can have a recovery day in there where you lift light for RE TBT .....

 

[Mark Limbaga]

Just take out all the direct arm work and isolation exercises.

 

[juanlawnmower]

Follow them both and see which works better for you.