History:
I've only been training for a year now, started training last winter under supervision of a pro boxer here in nyc. He got a lil expensive though lol..but he and I are still great friends. I learned a lot and moved on by myself. He had me on a 5 day split for many months, but since then I've changed things.
Now:
In the past few months I've mostly switched over from a 5-day split to a 3 day high intensity HST routine. I'm loving the new workouts, but I also love compound/power movements since they really give me a great cardio workout as well, and I also hit areas I normally wouldn't hit before (not to mention they make me grow).
Over this time I've almost completely moved to using the barbell 90% of the time, so I was wondering - is it possible for me to be overtraining from having an HST routine with solely compound lifts? I try to incorporate 1 set of isolation after my compounds, mainly on chest, triceps, and biceps, but most everything is on the barbell.
Here is the order of my routine (usually) which I repeat x 3 weekly, moving weight up over time:
Stretch for around 8 minutes first
Squats x 3 sets
Incline BP x 3 sets + Incline DB press x 1set (sometimes 2 sets, last set on a much lower weight)
Clean + Press x 3 sets
Deadlifts (SLD + RDL) x 3 sets total
Low Seated Cable Rows - x 2 sets (lat isolation)
High Seated Cable Rows - x 2 sets (overhand medium grip)
High Seated Cable Rows - x 1 sets (overhand wide grip)
Barbell Curls x 2 sets
Tricep Pulldown - Dropset to finish off my workout.
Then I do abs when I'm all done + to cool off.
Calves I work randomly. I am naturally gifted with big calves so I don't worry too much about them. I work them weekly though.
Stretch for 8-10 minutes post workout.
Is there a better routine for me considering how I like to workout? I'm mainly worried about overtraining during an HST routine.
Should I just modify my routine a bit or switch to something like Westside Barbell, and just tweak that a bit? Open to other routines as well...DC might be better for me in my case as well I'm thinking, since I can incorporate 3-4 days a week. Strength isn't my focus...what I'd like to focus on is growth - while keeping the workout intense, hopefully keeping me lean while growing.
I've only been training for a year now, started training last winter under supervision of a pro boxer here in nyc. He got a lil expensive though lol..but he and I are still great friends. I learned a lot and moved on by myself. He had me on a 5 day split for many months, but since then I've changed things.
Now:
In the past few months I've mostly switched over from a 5-day split to a 3 day high intensity HST routine. I'm loving the new workouts, but I also love compound/power movements since they really give me a great cardio workout as well, and I also hit areas I normally wouldn't hit before (not to mention they make me grow).
Over this time I've almost completely moved to using the barbell 90% of the time, so I was wondering - is it possible for me to be overtraining from having an HST routine with solely compound lifts? I try to incorporate 1 set of isolation after my compounds, mainly on chest, triceps, and biceps, but most everything is on the barbell.
Here is the order of my routine (usually) which I repeat x 3 weekly, moving weight up over time:
Stretch for around 8 minutes first
Squats x 3 sets
Incline BP x 3 sets + Incline DB press x 1set (sometimes 2 sets, last set on a much lower weight)
Clean + Press x 3 sets
Deadlifts (SLD + RDL) x 3 sets total
Low Seated Cable Rows - x 2 sets (lat isolation)
High Seated Cable Rows - x 2 sets (overhand medium grip)
High Seated Cable Rows - x 1 sets (overhand wide grip)
Barbell Curls x 2 sets
Tricep Pulldown - Dropset to finish off my workout.
Then I do abs when I'm all done + to cool off.
Calves I work randomly. I am naturally gifted with big calves so I don't worry too much about them. I work them weekly though.
Stretch for 8-10 minutes post workout.
Is there a better routine for me considering how I like to workout? I'm mainly worried about overtraining during an HST routine.
Should I just modify my routine a bit or switch to something like Westside Barbell, and just tweak that a bit? Open to other routines as well...DC might be better for me in my case as well I'm thinking, since I can incorporate 3-4 days a week. Strength isn't my focus...what I'd like to focus on is growth - while keeping the workout intense, hopefully keeping me lean while growing.