5 x 5 Keep it Simple Bulking
Bulking
Intermediate
Barbell
Plan Details
The 5 x 5 Keep it Simple Bulking routine by killerbeans3001 is a 4 day workout plan. It is an intermediate level plan to achieve bulking fitness goals.
A simple 5x5 based routine for adding mass. 4 days per week, 2 way split Keep it simple to add some bulk. Recommended 6 weeks before change to routine to avoid plateu.
Routine detail
Mon
Upper Body A
Est. 49 min
5 exercises
Barbell Bench Press
7 Sets x 5 Reps
Dumbbell Fly
3 Sets x 8 Reps
Dumbbell One-Arm Row
3 Sets x 8 Reps
Barbell Skull Crusher (Reverse Grip)
5 Sets x 5 Reps
Dumbbell Tricep Extension
3 Sets x 8 Reps
Wed
Lower Body A
Est. 43 min
4 exercises
Barbell Deadlift
7 Sets x 5 Reps
Barbell Squat
3 Sets x 20 Reps
Box Single-Leg Push-Off
5 Sets x 20 Reps
Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise
1 Set x 30 Reps
Fri
Upper Body A
Est. 51 min
5 exercises
Barbell Bench Press
7 Sets x 5 Reps
Dumbbell Fly
3 Sets x 8 Reps
Dumbbell One-Arm Row
3 Sets x 8 Reps
Barbell Skull Crusher (Reverse Grip)
5 Sets x 5 Reps
Dumbbell One-Arm Tricep Kickback
3 Sets x 8 Reps
Sat
Lower Body A
Est. 43 min
4 exercises
Barbell Deadlift
7 Sets x 5 Reps
Barbell Squat
3 Sets x 20 Reps
Box Single-Leg Push-Off
5 Sets x 20 Reps
Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise
1 Set x 30 Reps
