5 Day Workout Routine

Firstly, you can train the body part with all out effort and intensity. You don't have to worry about training two or more body parts per session.The following 5 day workout routine is based on a 5 day split. Using this routine, you will train one bodypart per day for a duration of 5 days. There are two main advantages to using this type of routine.

Also, this type of program will allow for additional training volume (more sets and exercises).

Secondly, it will allow for a longer period of rest. Training one body part per week will allow maximum rest and recuperation periods.

By increasing the overall intensity of the program it will be necessary to increase the rest and recuperation periods (which this program does).

Based on the volume of this type of routine, it is recommended that only advanced trainers use this type of program.

Here is the training sequence:

Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5	Day 6	Day 7
Legs	Chest / Abs	Back	Shoulders / Abs	Biceps / Triceps	Rest	Rest

Let's take a look at the workout:

Workout Points
Duration:	5 to 6 weeks
Goal:	Increase muscle mass by allowing maximum recuperation for each body part
Method:	- 5 workouts weekly - 1 body part trained at each workout - Several exercises per body part - Holistic repetition ranges - low, medium and high repetition range - Spill over routine set up. Each body part is worked once directly, once indirectly - Variable rest periods - matching repetition scheme - Cardio work at the end of each workout - 20-25 minutes of medium intensity
Notes:	You can either use two or one days rest at the end of the training sequence. I recommend two at first and as you progress, try using one day. However, you will have to "play it by ear" and listen to your body. Weight Increments: Once you are able to complete all repetitions on your last set (unassisted), increase the weight by 10% to 15% for your next workout for the same exercise. Rest: As indicated below, rest the recommended time in between sets. Once an exercise is complete, immediately set up and perform the next exercise.

Workout A - Monday - Legs
Exercise	Sets	Repetitions	Rest Periods
Barbell squats	4	8	2 minutes
Leg press	4	25	2 minues
Leg curls	5	8	1 minute
Lunges	3	15-20	1 minute
Leg extensions	3	15-20	1 minute
Seated calf raise	5	12	1 minute
Standing calf raise	4	25-30	1 minute
Cardio

Workout B - Tuesday - Chest / Abs
Exercise	Sets	Repetitions	Rest Periods
Barbell bench press	4	6	1 minute
Incline dumbbell press	4	8	1 minute
Flat dumbbell flies	4	12	1 minute
Dumbbell pullovers	4	15	1 minute
Push ups	3	failure	1 minute
Leg raises off bench	3	25	30 seconds
Cable crunches	3	15	30 seconds
Incline sit ups	3	20	30 seconds
Cardio			20 to 25 Minutes

Workout C - Wednesday - Back
Exercise	Sets	Repetitions	Rest Periods
Chin up	4	failure	1 minute
One arm dumbbel rows	4	10	1 minute
Reverse grip pulldowns	4	12	1 minute
Barbell power cleans	4	8	1 minute
Hyperextensions	4	15-20	1 minute
Dumbbell side bends	4	20	1 minute
Cardio			20 to 25 Minutes

Workout D - Thursday - Shoulders / Abs
Exercise	Sets	Repetitions	Rest Periods
Military press	5	8	2 minutes
Side laterals	4	10	1 minute
Barbell upright rows	4	12	1 minute
Bent Over Laterals	5	12	1 minute
Incline sit ups	4	30-50	1 minute
Cardio			20 to 25 Minutes

Workout E - Friday - Arms
Exercise	Sets	Repetitions	Rest Periods
Close grip bench press	5	6	2 minutes
Standing barbell curls	5	6	2 minutes
Skull crushers	4	10	1 minute
Incline dumbbell curls	4	10	1 minute
Triceps cable press downs	3	15	1 minute
Dumbbell concentration curls	3	15	1 minute
Seated calf raise	3	30	1 minute
Standing calf raise	3	25	1 minute
Cardio			20 to 25 Minutes

Try and give this routine at least 5 weeks. If you find its working, stay with the program until it stops working.

Click here for a printable version of this workout. Includes a workout log. For general workout logs, please see this page here.

To find the amount of weight you need to be using, please use the one repetition maximum tool here.