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Hey guys, after doing some reading I'm wondering if I should create a brand new routine. I haven't been working out very long, but I obviously want to use the most productive routine as possible.

Currently I do something like this (it's loose, it changes sometimes):

Mondays: Chest/Triceps
Tuesdays: Back
Wednesdays: Biceps/Shoulders
Thursdays: Legs
Fridays: Arms (or whatever isn't sore)

Weekend: nothing or just abs


Pretty lousy routine, it seems like. I'm kind of a noob, so everything I've read here (in the stickies) is new to me.

I plan to start doing legs more, and doing some more basic lifts (deadlifts, squats, cleans, etc.). I feel like I might be working out too many days. I'm eating alot more, and focusing more on recovery, but I'm still worried about overtraining. I always try to maintain a super high level of intensity (negatives, sometimes working to failure, etc.), but might that cause overtraining too?

There are so many articles i've read that were probably so misleading, I don't know what to believe.

Also, dumb question...how useful are and how often should I use 5x5 sets?

thanks for the help and tips!