Intermediate Total-Body Training, Need some criticism!

[ShaftedTwice]

I know there are a thousand threads on this, but after trying to follow the T-Nation Full-Body Workout, I have set myself a schedule. I have been working out for about a year now, but in the last 3 or 4 months have I really gotten serious about it, along with my diet. I have only been following this for about a week or two, seems that I am doing right, but I need some other opinions on it Let me know what you guys think:

Day 1:
... Flat Bench Press
... Squats
... Bent-over Barbell Rows
... Military Press
... Hammer Curls
... Skullcrushers

Day 2:
... Bent-over Barbell Rows
... Deadlifts
... Flat Bench Press
... Pull-Ups
... Military Press

Day 3:
... Flat Bench Press
... Bent-Over Barbell Rows
... Squats
... Tricep Dips
... Pull-Ups

I will fill in antagonist training every so often as well. I plan on HIIT training only once a week, as I want to continue my bulking too.

 

[AJP]

I would get in some incline presses, I think it would go well in place of the flat bench on day 3. Also, are you sticking to the reps? Day one lower reps, day two moderate, day 3 light (higher reps)?

I would also try to add some RDL's on day 1 and 3, and some front squats or barbell hack squats on day 2...but those may come eventually, I would see how this feels for now.

You can always sub in pulldowns, pullups are better though obviously. And sub in db bent over rows and seated rows as well.

If youre bulking I would stick with regular cardio, 30-45 minutes a week, at a moderate rate, 60-70%, rather than HIIT as your main goal is, well, to bulk. The purpose of the cardio should only be to keep your heart happy.

 

[ShaftedTwice]

Sounds good, my legs aren't in the best shape of their life right now, so I think that doing squats and deads on the same day would kill.. Later on, like you said, it might come into play, though. Thanks for the help

 

[malkore]

I wouldn't worry about deads and squats in the same day either..but prioritize the exercises better. always have squats and deads come first in the session, when you have full energy, and no back fatigue yet.

 

[ShaftedTwice]

Yeah that makes sense malk, so my routine is good then?

 

[Timmy]

Bit more pushing than pulling. If you want some inspiration, maybe this could give you some ideas. The kneeling lat pull-down will fry your lats nicely. You have the minimum of four compound movements per day, as specified. Do remember that you can do isolation other than just for your arms. Reverse flies, calf raises, maybe shrugs if you want. As has been stated before, do your legwork first.

Otherwise, you're in good shape.