Thoughts on Lifting Routine?

[csw31]

Monday
Seated Shoulder Press (dumbbells) - 5x5
Weighted Pull Ups - 5x5
Weighted Dips - 5x5
Seated Row - 3x8
Flat Bench - 5x5

Tuesday
Back Squats - 5x5
Good Mornings - 3x8
Calf Raises - 3x8
Dumbbell Curls - 3x8
Ab Exercises

Wednesday - Rest

Thursday
Seated Shoulder Press (dumbbells) - 5x5
Weighted Pull Ups - 5x5
Weighted Dips - 5x5
Seated Row - 3x8
Flat Bench - 5x5

Friday
Deadlifts - 5x5
Leg Press - 3x8
Calf Raises - 3x8
Dumbbell Curls - 3x8
Ab Exercises

Saturday + Sunday - Rest




I've been doing this routine for the last month (with the exception to lower body, just added lower body days) and I'd like to hear what you guys have to say about it. I haven't had any problems so far in terms of fatigue... But if there is something concerning about the routine then don't hold back. Only way I'll learn.

My main priority is strength, which is why there are so many 5x5 rep schemes. I have 3x8 for some of them just because I think 5x5 for everything would be unnecessary. Let me know if I'm wrong, though. Or, more importantly, if it even matters haha.

Looking forward to the advice. Thanks guys.

[D-RAS03]

Have you looked into the HCT-12 program? It will give you plenty of strength. As for your workout have you thought instead of seated shoulder press do standing and instead of seated rows do bent over rows.

[csw31]

Have you looked into the HCT-12 program? It will give you plenty of strength. As for your workout have you thought instead of seated shoulder press do standing and instead of seated rows do bent over rows.

Actually, that thought did cross my mind and I've been thinking of switching. Those types of exercises are definitely more useful.

Yeah I took some of the ideas from that program to make mine. Only briefly, though. I'll check it out again. Thanks!