Adjusting weekly workout plan

yahwahistheway

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Dear Experts

i am trying to do some adjustements to my current workout plan and would like to get some feedback wether this makes sense or not.

as for me, i am in my mid 40s and been exercising for 6 years and my current plan looks like this and i am working out 3-4 times a week:

Full body (2x):

Squat (9 sets, 45 reps)

Weighted squat (9 sets, 45 reps)

Deadlift (9 sets, 45 reps)

Split squat (9 sets, 45 reps)

Calf raises (9 sets, 45 reps)

Ring push ups (9 sets, 45 reps)

Pull ups (9 sets, 45 reps)

Dips (9 sets, 45 reps)

Leg raises (3 sets, 30 reps)



Upper body (2x):

Ring push ups (9 sets, 45 reps)

Bench press (5 sets, 35 reps)

Dips (9 sets, 45 reps)

Pull ups (9 sets, 45 reps) - different grips

bend over rows (9 sets, 45 reps)

Triceps extension (9 sets, 45 reps)

Leg raises (9 sets, 45 reps)

I am using a decending ladder for my sets, starting with 9 reps down to 1 but those workouts are time consuming and can be a little tiring too, therefor id like to switch to full body wourkouts 5 times a week.

I was thinking to change my plan as:

Lower (18 sets, 90 reps) - (2 lower body exercises, deadlift,squats,split squats)

Chest (9 sets, 45 reps) (1 chest exercise, bench press, push ups, dips)

Back (9 sets, 45 reps) (1 back exercise, pull ups, bend over rows, rows)

Assisting muscle (shoulder, biceps, triceps) (9 sets, 45 reps)

Leg raises (3 sets, 30 reps)

i am doing progressive overload each week - either i increase weight, f.e. 1-2kg+ each week, or more reps

what do you guys think?
 
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