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startingstrength wikia bodybuilding routine 24 January 2012 13:04 (permalink)
There is a bodybuilding routine on startingstrenth wikia and I wonder what do you think about it:
 
Monday- Back/Biceps
Deadlifts 4x5-8
Rows 4x5-8
Chinups or Pullups 4x8  I'd rather do Pullups
Barbell Curls 4x8-12


Wednesday-Chest/Triceps
Bench Press 4x5-8
Incline Bench Press 3x8-12 Dumbbells instead of barbell 
Dips 3x8
Skullcrushers or Close Grip BP 4x8-12 I like incline triceps extensions in here 


Friday- Legs/Shoulders
 Squats 4x5-8  I like Front squats more
SLDL or Leg Curl (do this if lower back recovery is issue) 4x8-12  Leg curls because 2 deadlifts a week are too much for me
Calf Raises 4x12
Military Press- 4x5-8

 I marked red my personal preferences, do you think it is a GOOD, SOLID routine? I want to gain as much size as possible, but Im 100% natty.
 
and i would throw some ab work after each session 
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    Re:startingstrength wikia bodybuilding routine 24 January 2012 13:26 (permalink)
    I think it's a very good, solid routine exactly as it is.
     
    You haven't given much background information about yourself but I would say that this routine would be a very good place to start.
     
    But, it's designed as a strength building rather than mass building routine, that said you follow this and you will certainly put plenty of mass on....as long as your diet is good.
     
     
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      Re:startingstrength wikia bodybuilding routine 24 January 2012 13:43 (permalink)
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      I think it's a very good, solid routine exactly as it is.

      You haven't given much background information about yourself but I would say that this routine would be a very good place to start.

      But, it's designed as a strength building rather than mass building routine, that said you follow this and you will certainly put plenty of mass on....as long as your diet is good.


       
      thank you for your anwser!
       
      im 21 , 5 8 height and 175 pounds weight. my goal is to add mass and powerful look. i just want to be bigger and look massive. i do not plan to start in any competitions. i've been lifting for 2 years already. my stats are: bench 200 x 6, squat (barbell held in front of me) 225x7, overhead press 110x7
       
      strength really isnt my priority. i just want to look bigger. i know the diet is very important so i keep it trict and full of protein and carbs/fats. ~3500 kcal a day. but training is also important so i just want to have simple, home-gym based routine , which i could stick to and  reach my goals.
       
      thanks for any anwsers
       
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        Re:startingstrength wikia bodybuilding routine 24 January 2012 13:57 (permalink)
        The routine itself is fine. It could be played with a bit to suit any personal preferences, but it is just that, preferences.
         
        Fairly standard pull/push/legs routine otherwise, but a tried and tested one that has worked well for many people.
         
        Beyond that, as you mention, your diet will be the important factor. 3500 cals is definately bulking country so you should see some growth, but expect a bit of bodyfat to come along with this.
         
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          Re:startingstrength wikia bodybuilding routine 24 January 2012 16:33 (permalink)
          Give it a go mate, see how you get on, with a good diet that should work well for you. You can tweak it as you see fit, in the end it's good solid routine and you won't screw it up modifying it slightly to suit how you like to train.
           
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            Re:startingstrength wikia bodybuilding routine 24 January 2012 16:50 (permalink)
            Group shoulders with chest and triceps and give legs their own day.

            I would still do SLDL/RDL, you're not deadlifting twice a week as they are different lifts. RDL is closer to a good morning than a deadlift.

            Also FYI you spelled both 'lift' and 'life' incorrectly in your username.
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              Re:startingstrength wikia bodybuilding routine 24 January 2012 23:54 (permalink)
              im suprised at the answers from the guys above, to me it is a reasonably good routine but i would say it is very upper body dominant, 3 exercise movements for both back and chest of multiple sets and then just 4 sets of 5 - 8 of squats for quads.
              Doesnt sound particularly balanced in that respect to me.
               

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                Re:startingstrength wikia bodybuilding routine 25 January 2012 09:04 (permalink)
                ^ Not really. It's not a perfect routine, but it is fine. It'll work and is simple enough to be modified.
                 
                Sometimes we get stuck in a rut in one breath and overthink things in the next.
                 
                However, I must admit after re-reading and realising that the OP has been lifting for 2 years, I might have been a bit more critical, I DID assume a complete beginner, for whom it'd be a decent wee split.
                 
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                  Re:startingstrength wikia bodybuilding routine 27 January 2012 06:58 (permalink)
                  so what do you recommend guys? i know sb can say that legs have to little volume... but i have at least A LITTLE disproportion between lower and upper body. I mean my tight are much bigger in comparison to upper body. it looks kinda weird sometimes. and i think fornt squats will hit quads really hard, so do  deadlifts. and hammies also got hit by deads/leg curls. but i know, still it is less volume than for upper body.
                   
                    i might add shrugs also on leg/shoulder day
                   
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