Split Template Help

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Hi, I’m quite new to these boards and need some help creating a routine.

I was thinking of doing a simple split template routine. Working upper body and lower body. However, I’m not truly certain what reps and sets to use.
After reading this site it seems to be a general consensus that 5X5 is good for building mass, but others are used as well. So I was wondering what is best for building mass.
Also what number of exercises would be best. I can get to the gym Mon-Fri and don’t have a very long time, as it is in my school.

I’ve been thinking along the lines of

Mon - Upper Body
Bench Press 5x5
Upright Row 5x5
Shoulder press 5x5

Tue - Lower Body
Back Squat 5x5
Deadlift 5x5

Thu - Upper Body
Tricep Extensions 5x5
DB Curls 5x5
Lat Pulldown 5x5

Fri - Lower Body
Front Squat 5x5
Good Mornings 5x5

Any advice on this. Bear in mind that this is probably not what I will be doing as the sets and reps should probably need to be changed, hence why im here.

Any help is appreciated.

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that doesnt look bad at all really simple and effective. with exception of upper body day two which is a waste IMO. Id make one upper day simple bench and bent over row the othe upper day OH press and chins/pull down. those are the main exercises and add your isolation stuff after if wanted/time warranted.

As for reps sets. Sure 5x5 is great, 4 x 8-10 is great, 2 x 15-20 has a place at times to as does 10 x 3 etc. you might think nabout mixing it up ala. CW’s ABBH and have one day 10x3 and another 5 x 10. Or heck take a look at the program it fits what your looking for very well.

In the end though try your 5x5 for 6-8 weeks then make a change try 4 x 8-10, the change again. It aint rocket science keep it fresh and stick to something long enough to show its results and hown You react to it,

Phill