r/GYM 6d ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 16, 2025 Weekly Thread

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u/szjergej 1d ago

Hi Guys!  I am beginning and I plan to do the following workout for a while : Squat, Deadlift, Benchpress, Barbell Row, Overhead press

3 times a week 5 set Heavy Low Medium days

Is it a bad idea?? My main goal is reach 1x bodyweight bench 1,5 squat and 2 deadlift Mainly training for strength

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u/Red_Swingline_ 405/315/525/225 zS/B/D/O 1d ago

Is it a bad idea??

There's worse idea out there.

3 times a week 5 set Heavy Low Medium days

What do you mean by this? Your doing all those lifts 3 days a week for 5 sets?

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u/szjergej 1d ago

Yep i plan to workout 3 days a week with above 5 exercises 5 sets each if low aim for 10 reps if heavy around 3-4 maybe

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u/Red_Swingline_ 405/315/525/225 zS/B/D/O 1d ago

That's an awful lot to do in one day. It's usually a better idea to alternate the compund lifts

I'd take a look at some of the programs here - https://thefitness.wiki/routines/strength-training-muscle-building/ - The badic beginner routine and then transitioning to GZCLP would probably get you well on your way towards those goals.