Push/Pull Vs Isolation?

[nmshindl]

Hey,
I was wondering what works better, a push/pull workout or using isolation.

A push/pull work out would consist of pushing movements and pulling movements in the same work out, alternating between pushing and pulling.

So in one work out you should have worked on your pushing muscles(chest, triceps, front and side delts) and pulling muscles(back, biceps, rear delts, and traps).

I have heard that doing this workout will help stretch your muscles while you are working them and can help make you bigger.

I was wondering how this would stack up if compared to if I just went to the gym one day and did all push movements, then all pulling movements the next.

I am also working on what I could do so that I have to go to the gym 5 days a week and have a set schedule on what to do.

So which do you think will be more beneficial for a teenager like myself in order to get the ideal beach body while still having a little bit of strength?

Monday-Push/pull heavy(upperbody)
Tuesday-Legs(light)
Weds-Cardio/abs/calves
Thursday-Push/pull light(upperbody)
Friday-Legs(heavy)

Vs

Monday-Push Upperbody(chest, triceps, etc)(HEAVY)
Tuesday-Pull Upperbody(back and biceps, etc..)(LIGHT)
Weds-Legs(heavy)
Thursday-Push(light)
Friday-Pull(HEAVY)
And mix up cardio and other smaller parts within the workouts?

I'm 19 years old.
6'1
About 14-16% bodyfat
Current Weight=180-190

I'm not very strong and consider myself slightly athletic.

Personal info
Mile time around 7-7.5 minutes
Max bench-200-210
Chin-ups-7 or 8
Pull-ups(wide grip)-1( i know...sad right? ahha)
I've never really maxed on squats or heavy lifts because I have a bad ankle and knee.

I'm looking to increase overall athleticism and look healthier.
I would like to be stronger, but I'd be satisfied benching 235 while still being fast and mobile and not so bulky.
I am currently changing my eating habits as well.


I appreciate any advice,

Thanks

 

[Waitwhat?]

I like your first program better because you are giving your upper body a day to recover.

When you say "light" do you mean weights that will accommodate reps as high as 15?

 

[nmshindl]

Yes,

When I say light I mean target for 12-15 reps.

Don't you think that I would ever become too tired if I had to do pull-ups and then bench for instance? Although they use different muscles, I still feel like I may be fatigued if I do both the push/pull movements on the same day.

I was also considering what I said in the first workout, but doing something like
Heavy push/light pull. What do you think of this one?

Monday-Push(heavy)/pull(light)(upperbody)
Tuesday-Legs(light)
Weds-Cardio/abs/calves
Thursday-Push(light)/pull (heavy)(upperbody)
Friday-Legs(heavy)

 

[Waitwhat?]

Yes,

When I say light I mean target for 12-15 reps.

Don't you think that I would ever become too tired if I had to do pull-ups and then bench for instance? Although they use different muscles, I still feel like I may be fatigued if I do both the push/pull movements on the same day.

I was also considering what I said in the first workout, but doing something like
Heavy push/light pull. What do you think of this one?

Monday-Push(heavy)/pull(light)(upperbody)
Tuesday-Legs(light)
Weds-Cardio/abs/calves
Thursday-Push(light)/pull (heavy)(upperbody)
Friday-Legs(heavy)

I disagree... I don't think you'll get fatigued. I've always liked super-setting chest and back.

I don't like the idea of that intensity program that you just listed. But that's just me. I just finished doing a program that consisted of a full body Mon-heavy day, Wedn- moderate day and Sat- light day and really enjoyed it and noticed some gains from it.