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Nov 19 2015 02:09pm
So I've been plateauing for a while in all areas. I'm aware changing a routine every 1-2 months is necessary for the body, but I'm not sure on how much change is necessary?

For example, is switching from barbell or dumbbell bench presses considered big enough, or is there a need for a complete overhaul of your routines?

A brief layout of my routine:

Day 1:
Chest/triceps. Finish with 1-2 mile jog.

Day 2:
Back/biceps. Finish with 1-2 mile jog.

Day 3:
Legs. Finish with abs and core work.

Day 4:
Shoulders and traps. Finish with 1-2 mile jog or abs (pending pain from leg day).

The rests in between days depend on how much I work or how much other stuff I have going on.







TL;DR: Do I change the exercises targeting the same areas in my current routine, or do I completely change routines?
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Nov 19 2015 03:08pm
No.

Just change your set/rep scheme and vary your application of volume and intensity.

You should however maintain whatever scheme that may be for 3-4 weeks.
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Nov 19 2015 03:08pm
Changing routine every 1-2 months is stupid.

Progressive overload just add weight to the bar, it's tough to help you if you're not posting exercises/sets/reps

On back/biceps are you doing lat pull down for 20 sets followed by 5 bicep exercises? Or are you just deadifting

Give us more info
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Nov 19 2015 10:49pm
My basic routine:

Chest/tricep day:
5 sets 5 reps bench press (barbell or dumbbell)
3-4 sets of 5-8 reps incline bench (barbell or dumbell)
2 sets 8-10 reps decline barbell bench
2 sets ~15 reps full body dips
3 sets 15-20 reps low cable flies (low weight)
3 sets 15-20 reps middle cable flies (low weight)
3 sets 15-20 reps high cable flies (low weight)
5-10 sets ~8 reps of various isolated tricep work outs
end with ~1 mile jog

Back/bicep day:
6-7 sets 7-10 reps pull ups
6-7 sets 5-8 reps barbell row
4 sets 8 reps lat pull down
4 sets 8 reps cable row
8-10 sets 8-10 reps of various bicep work outs
end with ~1 mile jog

shoulder day:
4-5 sets 5-8 reps seated barbell or dumbbell press
3 sets 10-20 reps shrugs
3-4 sets 8-10 reps upright row
3 sets 8-10 reps front dumbbell raise
3 sets 8-10 reps lateral dumbbell raise
3 sets 8-10 reps rear delt dumbbell raise
end with ~1 mile jog or ab workouts

leg day
5 sets 5-8 reps squats, or 5 sets 5-8 reps deadlift
4 sets 5-8 reps leg press, or 4 sets 10 reps weighted lunges
3 sets 8 reps quad raise
4 sets 8 reps seated leg curl
3-4 sets standing calf raise
end with ab work outs




my routine changes pending how I feel each day, and whats available at the gym seeing as I generally can only go during the busy times after work. I try to change weights as I can while trying to maintain good form
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Nov 20 2015 12:10am
Jesus Mary of mother fuck.
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Nov 20 2015 07:40am
A separate day for shoulders? :O

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Nov 20 2015 09:17am
Quote (Mattd90 @ Nov 20 2015 01:49pm)
My basic routine:

Chest/tricep day:
5 sets 5 reps bench press (barbell or dumbbell)
3-4 sets of 5-8 reps incline bench (barbell or dumbell)
2 sets 8-10 reps decline barbell bench
2 sets ~15 reps full body dips
3 sets 15-20 reps low cable flies (low weight)
3 sets 15-20 reps middle cable flies (low weight)
3 sets 15-20 reps high cable flies (low weight)
5-10 sets ~8 reps of various isolated tricep work outs
end with ~1 mile jog

Back/bicep day:
6-7 sets 7-10 reps pull ups
6-7 sets 5-8 reps barbell row
4 sets 8 reps lat pull down
4 sets 8 reps cable row
8-10 sets 8-10 reps of various bicep work outs
end with ~1 mile jog

shoulder day:
4-5 sets 5-8 reps seated barbell or dumbbell press
3 sets 10-20 reps shrugs
3-4 sets 8-10 reps upright row
3 sets 8-10 reps front dumbbell raise
3 sets 8-10 reps lateral dumbbell raise
3 sets 8-10 reps rear delt dumbbell raise
end with ~1 mile jog or ab workouts

leg day
5 sets 5-8 reps squats, or 5 sets 5-8 reps deadlift
4 sets 5-8 reps leg press, or 4 sets 10 reps weighted lunges
3 sets 8 reps quad raise
4 sets 8 reps seated leg curl
3-4 sets standing calf raise
end with ab work outs




my routine changes pending how I feel each day, and whats available at the gym seeing as I generally can only go during the busy times after work. I try to change weights as I can while trying to maintain good form


Need more volume if u wanna keep making gains bruh
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Nov 20 2015 09:54am
Quote (GodisLove @ Nov 20 2015 09:40am)
A separate day for shoulders? :O


ye cuz gotta hit all the heads

upright rows are shit

This post was edited by Qwaze on Nov 20 2015 09:54am
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Nov 20 2015 10:53am
Change variables:
Volume (set/reps)
Intensity
Frequency
Lift variants (grip/stance/etc.)
Rest between sets
Accessories
Etc.

This post was edited by Aube on Nov 20 2015 10:54am
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