My Current Routine
September 7, 2010
I wanted to do a quick post and show all of you the kind of routine I’m using right now.
What I’ve done is combine the one lift per day workout plan with a set and rep scheme that brings together HIT and traditional bodybuilding style training.
In this program, I start out with three sets to failure with a heavy weight, 90-95% of my 1RM. After that I reduce the weight by half and do a 5 x 10 protocol that pumps the muscle full of blood.
For example, say you’re doing a 300-pound deadlift for three sets to failure. When you’re done, lower the weight to 150 pounds and crank out five sets of 10.
I’ve been doing this for three weeks now and I really like the results I’m seeing.
Doing one lift per day enables me to train that lift to maximum intensity with little time spent in the gym. That is a good thing.
If you give this routine a try, drop me a note and let me know how It’s working for you.
My Current Routine
Monday
Overhead Press 3 x F, 5 x 10
Tuesday
Squats 3 x F, 5 x 10
Wednesday
Deadlifts 3 X F, 5 x 10
Thursday
Bench Press 3 X F, 5 X 10
Friday
Pulldowns 3 X F, 5 X 10
Notes: Lift as heavy as you can for the three sets to failure, lower the weight by half and crank out 5 x 10. If you can do more than eight reps on the upper body lifts and 10 or more on the squat and deadlift, add weight to the bar. As always, increase poundages whenever possible, eat right, get adequate rest, and drink lots of water.
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Interesting routine. One lift a day. Must be refreshing just focusing on one major exercise per day. How you finding this routine?
I’ve always liked very basic routines myself. I usually do 2-3 exercises per training session. However at the moment I’m doing 4 or 5 as I’m training only once a week doing full body.