Is My Workout Routine Smart or Stupid?

ag90713

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Hi Team. I've got a routine that I've been following on-and-off for like two decades. With kids a little more grown, I'm finding the time to put together a regular weekly lifting schedule and wanted to see if I'm using my time wisely.

Here's the breakdown:
  • 2 workouts, each done 2x/week (4 days total).
  • Workout #1 is chest/shoulders/tri (Monday, Thursday)
  • Workout #2 is back/biceps (Tuesday, Friday)
  • Supplemented with 3x running / biking based on my interest that time of year.
Here's the equipment I have to work with:
  • Wall mounted power rack w/pullup bar, dip-attachment, adjustable bench
  • Adjustable dumbbells up to 50 pounds
  • EZ bar
Workout #1
  • Bench press:
    • Warm-up: 5x 135, 5x 155, 5x 175
    • Main set: 3-5 sets, ~6-8 reps at target weight
  • Shoulder press:
    • Warm-up: 3-5x 95, then 115
    • Main set: 3x 6-8 reps at target weight
  • Weighted Dips:
    • 3x 10 @ target weight
  • Super Set (3x):
    • Lateral raise, 8-12 reps
    • Skull crushers, ~8 reps
Workout #2
  • Pullups:
    • Warmup: max out w/no weight
    • Main set: 3x 5-10 pullups w/weight
  • Bent rows (w/landmine attachment)
    • Warmup: 1x 6-8 reps at lighter weight
    • Main set: 3x ~8 reps at target weight
  • Super set #1: (3x)
    • Shrugs: 10-15 reps
    • Standing preacher curls: 8-10 reps
  • Super set #2 (3x)
    • Shrugs: 10-15 reps
    • Standing bicep curls (regular, or hammer) ~8 reps
  • Note: I have intermittent back issues so I've always avoided doing dead-lifts, but could be talked into incorporating them if there's value in doing them with light weight (think 20+ reps if maxed out).
Summary:

The idea is to reliably get (4) lifting workouts in per week. If you asked me what my goals were, I'd say mainly hypertrophy, but this is something I have no experience "chasing". I'd specifically like to build my arms out a lot more (shoulders, biceps, triceps). My legs get lots of work running + biking (and lunges), so I've left that out of my routine completely. I'd appreciate any advice anyone is willing to give, whether big-picture or very specific. Thank you!
 
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