Starting from Scratch

[FAQ]

Tuesday
Full Squat 5x5 (80%)
Squat assistive (glute/ham/lowerback work)
Push-ups

Wednesday
Abs
Cardio?

Thursday
DB Military Press 5x5 (80%)
Chinese Rows

Friday
Abs
Cardio?

Saturday
Deadlift 5x5 (80%)
Deadlift assistance (glute/ham/lowerback work)
Push-ups

Any comments, suggestions, or criticism are welcome.

EDIT: I changed the name of my training log.

[baldy]

Any comments, suggestions, or criticism are welcome.

What weight in kg are you lifting?

[FAQ]

Any comments, suggestions, or criticism are welcome.

What weight in kg are you lifting?

You mean lbs, I'm American. 1RM SQ: 266lbs, DL: 320lbs

Baldy, I made some changes to the routine to keep it simple and basic.

[FAQ]

Tuesday 1/12/10
Full Squat 5x5x210lbs
Edit: 80% of my SQ 1RM is 213lbs, but I like even numbers and I don't have 2.5lb plates.
Knuckle Push-ups 2x10

Notes: I'm not used to doing a 5x5 so I skipped the SQ assistive work today. My legs feel nice. This routine is a work in progress. I want to give my template a feel and tweek it if necessary. I do knuckle push-ups instead on regular ones because I injured my knuckles throwing uppercuts a month or two ago.

[npx]

Why push-ups instead of bench?

[FAQ]

Why push-ups instead of bench?

The push-ups are not a replacement for benching. I do knuckle push-ups to condition and strengthen my knuckles, hands, and wrist to absorb the impact of punching.

I think any standing overhead press variation is more important for developing "functional strength" than benching unless a person is a powerlifter, bodybuilder, lineman, or does a lot of pushing. I think most guys spend way to much time benching instead of OHPing.

My schedule is tight and OH pressing gives me more bang for my buck because it works the lateral deltiod whereas Bench pressing does not. Also my strict pressing strength is embarrassingly weak. If I had time I'd do a 4 day a week routine and include bench pressing.

I MAY eventually add dips. For now I want to keep my routine basic, simple, and stay consistent.

[Gelert]

You may find that the knuckle push-ups help in conditioning for punching by building up callouses but in the long run being too dependent upon them or doing them too aggressively will cause you joint damage. Stress fractures and arthritis, for example.

[FAQ]

Wednesday 1/13/10
Decline Sit-ups 2x10x25lbs

Thursday 1/14/10
DB Military Press 3x5x46lbs
Chinese DB Rows 3x10x60lbs

Notes: I felt fatigued so I did a 3x5 instead of a 5x5 Military Press.

Friday 1/15/10
Decline Sit-ups 2x10x25lbs

[FAQ]

I didn't deadlift this past week because I have been sick for the past 3-4 days.

[FAQ]

Tuesday 1/18/10
Full Squat 3x5x220lbs
Knuckle push-ups 2x10, 1x9

I'm still sick. I had to force myself to workout tonight. I'm going do a 3x5 instead of a 5x5 for now. I'm not used to the volume.

[JP]

being sick SUCKS

hope you are back 100% soon mate.

[npx]

Why push-ups instead of bench?

The push-ups are not a replacement for benching. I do knuckle push-ups to condition and strengthen my knuckles, hands, and wrist to absorb the impact of punching.

I think any standing overhead press variation is more important for developing "functional strength" than benching unless a person is a powerlifter, bodybuilder, lineman, or does a lot of pushing. I think most guys spend way to much time benching instead of OHPing.

My schedule is tight and OH pressing gives me more bang for my buck because it works the lateral deltiod whereas Bench pressing does not. Also my strict pressing strength is embarrassingly weak. If I had time I'd do a 4 day a week routine and include bench pressing.

I MAY eventually add dips. For now I want to keep my routine basic, simple, and stay consistent.

True true, but you can never underestimate the egocentric boost of good pecs . Your program looks solid so hope you get better and can train 100% soon.

[FAQ]

being sick SUCKS

hope you are back 100% soon mate.

Thanks JP.

True true, but you can never underestimate the egocentric boost of good pecs . Your program looks solid so hope you get better and can train 100% soon.

I'm tempted to bench because women dig big chesticles on a man.

I don't have much upperbody mass and I have too much butt mass.

[JP]

WAIT A MINUTE!

Are you saying that women dont like a big solid ass?

Yours,

A proud owner of a big squatters arse

[FAQ]

I've never recieved a compliment about my big butt.

JP, I've seen your squat numbers. Your butt must be huge!

The bodypart I get complimented on are my sexy legs.