Is this the absolute bro split workout?

allenhurst

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As the title suggests, I have created a workout which fits in the bro split (kinda) and I think it's really good for strength training and hypertrophy (muscle growth) so if any of you guys have any input on it I'd greatly appreciate it as I'm thinking of switching over to this workout program so anyways here it is:
Day 1: Chest
- Cardio Warm-up: 30 minutes
- Bench Press: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Incline Dumbbell Press: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Dumbbell Flyes: 3 sets x 12 reps
- Push-ups: 3 sets x max reps
- Cable Crossovers: 3 sets x 15 reps
- Dips: 3 sets x 12 reps
- Dumbbell Pullovers: 4 sets x 12 reps
-Barbell Wrist Curls: 3 sets x 15 reps

Day 2: Back
- Cardio Warm-up: 30 minutes
- Deadlifts: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Pull-ups: 4 sets x max reps
- Bent-over Rows: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Lat Pulldowns: 3 sets x 12 reps
- Seated Cable Rows: 3 sets x 12 reps
- Barbell Shrugs: 3 sets x 15 reps
- Reverse Flyes: 3 sets x 15 reps
-Reverse Barbell Curls: 3 sets x 15 reps

Day 3: Shoulders
- Cardio Warm-up: 30 minutes
- Overhead Press: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Lateral Raises: 4 sets x 12 reps
- Front Raises: 3 sets x 12 reps
- Rear Delt Flyes: 3 sets x 12 reps
- Dumbbell Shoulder press: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Upright Rows: 3 sets x 15 reps
- Face Pulls: 3 sets x 15 reps
-Farmer's Walk: 3 sets x 60 secs

Day 4: Legs
- Cardio Warm-up: 30 minutes
- Squats: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Leg Press: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Romanian Deadlifts: 3 sets x 12 reps
- Lunges: 3 sets x 12 reps (each leg)
- Leg Extensions: 3 sets x 15 reps
- Leg Curls: 3 sets x 15 reps
- Calf Raises: 3 sets x 15 reps
-Farmer's Walk: 3 sets x 60 secs

Day 5: Arms
- Cardio Warm-up: 30 minutes
- Barbell Bicep Curls: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Hammer Curls: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Preacher Curls: 3 sets x 10 reps
-Concentration Curls: 4 sets x 12 reps
- Close-grip Bench Press: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Skull Crushers: 4 sets x 10 reps
- Tricep Rope Pushdowns: 3 sets x 12 reps
- Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extensions: 3 sets x 12 reps
-Wrist Roller: 3 sets x 10 reps

Day 6: Core
- Cardio Warm-up: 30 minutes
- Weighted Crunches: 4 sets x 15 reps
- Russian Twists: 4 sets x 15 reps
- Planks: 3 sets x 2 minutes
- Bicycle Crunches: 3 sets x 15 reps
- Leg Raises: 4 sets x 12 reps
- Cable Wood Chops: 3 sets x 12 reps
-Hanging Leg Raises: 4 sets x 12 reps
-Superman: 3 sets x 12 reps

Day 7: Pure Cardio
- Cardio Session: 60 minutes

Stretching:
1. Standing Forward Fold 2 sets x 30 secs
2. Downward Dog 2 sets x 30 secs
3. Seated Forward Bend 2 sets x 30 secs
4. Butterfly Stretch 2 sets x 30 secs
5. Quadriceps Stretch 2 sets x 30 secs
6. Chest Opener 2 sets x 30 secs
7. Triceps Stretch 2 sets x 30 secs
8. Neck Stretch 2 sets x 30 secs
9. Seated Spinal Twist 2 sets x 30 secs
10. Standing Calf Stretch 2 sets x 30 secs

Generally my goals in the gym are to get strong and lift heavy without being as heavy as the weight I'm lifting. I'm currently at 6"2 205lbs or 190cm 93kg with mediocre lifts (bench 242.5lbs or 110kg squat 330.5lbs or 150kg deadlift 441lbs or 200kg)
 
@allenhurst It's not a bad plan, but there's one thing you should stop doing before your workout: 30 minutes of cardio. Cardio takes away your energy, and you'll be tired during your workout. If you want to do cardio, you should at least do it after your workout. My quickest warmup is 5 minutes of HIIT on an exercise bike, and that's all. It works for me."
 
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