what are your thoughts on this lifting workout?

[Freekey Zeekey]

I'm thinking of trying it out. Would you guys recommend it?

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mroussell16.htm

Training Program

Let's put this all together with the Big & Strong training program. The program consists of 2 types of workouts: strength and hypertrophy. Each of these types consists of two workout variation. The training schedule will alternate between A and B workouts like the following:

* Monday: Hypertrophy A
* Wednesday: Strength B
* Friday: Strength A
* Monday: Hypertrophy B
* Wednesday: Strength A
* Friday: Repeat Cycle

Here is each of the workouts.

Hypertrophy A:

* Front Squat - 6 sets of 6 reps
* Seated DB Press - 5 sets of 10 reps
* Seated Close Grip Row - 5 sets of 10 reps

print Click Here For A Printable Log Of Hypertrohy A.

Hypertrophy B:

* Deadlifts - 6 sets of 6 reps
* Close Grip Bench Press - 3 sets of 12 reps
* Chin Ups - 3 sets of 12 reps



Strength A:

* Narrow Stance Squats - 7 sets of 4 reps
* Push Press - 7 sets of 4 reps
* DB Row - 7 sets of 4 reps

print Click Here For A Printable Log Of Strength A.

Strength B:

* Stiff Legged Deadlifts - 7 sets of 4 reps
* DB Bench Press - 7 sets of 4 reps
* Upright Row - 7 sets of 4 reps

[Malcolmxxx_23]

is this for mass or just for strength??

[Freekey Zeekey]

is this for mass or just for strength??
the discription seems to say its for both

[Blue Fuge]

Yeah the site says the routine is designed for strength and mass....

I say give it a try. Changing your routine around is the ideal way to promote lean muscle growth.

I didn't read the entire site, but how long does it say to go on it? For me, if length isn't specified I almost never go longer than 4 weeks doing the same routine....

[Big H]

I've seen this workout before, its a pretty well balanced routine in my opinion. I prefer to train in specific phases (strength vs. mass) but for others this is just as convenient.

Reminds me of the football workout my coach had the defense on. Most pro and college football programs are very very similar to this. They like to train for both strength and mass at the same time. They will go high rep and low weight for Monday and Wednesday but then turn around and go low reps and high weight for Tuesday and Thursday.