Wow, thanks for putting in the time and providing all that info. I need all the help I can get.
My current routine has me working each body part once/week with the same exercises and getting a whole week of rest before repeating.
The LOWER1, UPPER1, LOWER2, UPPER2 routine is very different from what I am doing now. I see it alternates working either upper body or lower body twice/week and alternates chest and shoulder exercises and different variations on back exercises.
I can give your workout a try however I am a little concerned about not getting enough rest/recuperation between workouts. I read a lot of the stickies and how important it is to get enough rest and to 'stimulate' the muscles and not 'annhilate' them. I've only been doing this for 6 months now and lost when I read conflicting points of view.
My max lifts are as follows:
Squat - 350lbs - 4 sets of 4 reps. I haven't tried a one rep max.
Deadlift - 365lbs. - one rep max. I tried 400lbs. but couldn't even budge it. I know I could do 375lbs, maybe 385lbs.
Bench - 275lbs. I think I could do 285lbs., maybe 295lbs.
Are facepulls another term for doing pulldows to your chest with a lat bar?
I'm still not sure what front planks are. What type of bench/machine would I need to do them?
Withe the front plate squats, do I literally 'hug' a 45lb. plate and squat or do I squat with the bar on the front of my shoulders?
Thanks again for your help. I'm really putting in a big effort with lifting and want to make sure I go about it the right way.
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