On Cycle Routine

That's why I like this board so much everyone's looking out for each other:cool:

To the op sorry your thread went sour for a minute there , but the split I give you is the best I've used or seen people use for overall results
 
That's why I like this board so much everyone's looking out for each other:cool:

To the op sorry your thread went sour for a minute there , but the split I give you is the best I've used or seen people use for overall results
I go out a few days and this turns into a battlefield (small one, though.) :P

I've used something similiar to your split, and I still do every now and then. But that I use when I want to focus more on isolation exercises, nowadays I'm more focused on both isolation and compounds. I know it's not optimal as none of them is going to be reached as soon as it could be, But I prefer to focus on compounds and then on accessory exercises, I've noticed it works much better for me. Not sure which exercises you had in mind for the split, though...
 
So, nevermind the first post, I reshaped everything with a Upper/Lower split. I realise now the first workout was done in some haste. Anyway, if you can comment on this program, I'd like that.

Monday:
Bench Press (3 sets of 6-8 reps.)
T-Bar Rows (3 sets of 6-8 reps.)
Incline Dumbbell Press (3 sets of 8-10 reps.)
Lat Pull-Downs (3 sets of 8-10 reps.)
Lateral Raises (2 sets of 10-12 reps.)
Triceps Press-Downs (2 sets of 10-12 reps.)
Hammer Curls (2 sets of 10-12 reps.)

Tuesday:
Squats (3 sets of 6-8 reps.)
Leg Curls (3 sets of 8-10 reps.)
Calf Raises (4 sets of 6-8 reps.)
Deadlifts (1 sets of 3-6 reps.)
Abs (x sets of 8-15 reps.)

Wednesday:
OFF

Thursday:
Pull-Ups (3 sets of 6-8 reps.)
Barbell Shoulder Press (3 sets of 6-8 reps.)
Seated Cable Row (3 sets of 8-10 reps.)
Dumbbell Bench Press (3 sets of 8-10 reps.)
Dumbbell Flyes (2 sets of 10-12 reps.)
Barbell Curls (2 sets of 10-12 reps.)
Skull Crushers (2 sets of 10-12 reps.)

Friday:
Squats (3 sets of 6-8 reps.)
Leg Curls (3 sets of 10-12 reps.)
Calf Raises (4 sets of 10-12 reps.)
Romanian Deadlifts (3 sets of 6-8 reps.)
Abs (x sets of 8-15 reps.)

Additional question:
Can I do some lightweight snatches on the off day, or is it too much? I'm training form, and would like to continue mastering it.

Thanks for all the help.

PS: I might tweak the sets and reps a little bit for a more strength focus on some exercises, just one or two, though...

I like your first routine better... You should skip the Lat pulldowns and seated cable rows.. I never got much out of those, Pendlay rows and pull ups are much better exercises... Whats up with the Leg Curls??? Those are crap.. I think If your not going do the 5x5 you should a push, Pull, legs routine.. Why not the 5x5.. This routine you posted is no good imo...
 
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I've been running Starting Strenght for quite some months. Just thought I should tweak it up a bit while on cycle. It's my first cycle, so bare with me.


I'll be running test prop (100mg eod).

btw, how many of those strength gains were you able to keep after cycle? Reasonable amounts?

Thanks.

thats fine tweak the 5x5 I did, I added dips and pullups and I added arm work as well... My strength fell off somewhat after cycle, I lost about 20 pounds of each major lift.
 
Yeah, but I will say that I built a pretty damn thick back with the Yates style.

But I get a much better contraction and pump with the pendlay style with a lot less weight. It's a great movement.

Some people prefer the Yates and others prefer the pendlay row. For me I dont get the same contraction from the yates row. I also prefer the ROM in the pendlay.
 
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