Started a Push-Pull Workout

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Today I started a push-pull routine, but already have an objection to the system.
My routine looked something like this for the first heavy push day: Bench, Squat, Dips, DB Military Press, Calf extensions.
Now, by the time I reached the military presses, my triceps were so hammered that I could only handle about 3 quarters of the normal weight for the first set (and much less after that).

So, my question is: Would the system lead to suboptimal stimulation of the larger muscle groups, for example, delts with the above exercise order, due to the volume of work placed on the triceps (for the push day)and biceps (for pull day). Or are my triceps just underdeveloped? Has anyone else found this to be a problem?

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Hello. I was under a similar routine once which looked like:

5x5 on all exercises
A. Push Press
B. Squat
C. Dips
D. Bench press

My bench press didn’t improve that much because my triceps and delts were fried from dips and push presses (but my dips improved a lot). However, I was able to handle about 90% of what I normally bench. Maybe you can try this exercise order instead and see what happens.

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You could move your calf exercise to before you Mil Press to give your tri’s a little more recovery time.

4

Here is the current push/pull routine I am doing…

Push - Monday

Decline Bench 3 x 4-8
Military Press 3 x 4-8
Close Grip Bench 3 x 4-8
Squats 3 x 4-8
Calf Raises 3 x 10-12 (maybe 21’s here)

Pull - Tuesday

Bent Over Row 3 x 4-8
Pulldowns (front) - 3 x 4-8
Face Pulls - 3 x 8-10
DB Curls - 3 x 6-8
Stiff Leg Deadlift - 3 x 4-8

Push - Thursday

Incline DB Press - 3 x 4-8
DB Shoulder Press - 3 x 4-8
Skull Krusher - 3 x 4-8
Leg Press or Front Squats - 3 x 4-8
Calf Raises - DC style

Pull - Friday

Deadlift - 3 x 4-8
Pull-Ups 3 x 4-8
Shrugs - 3 x 4-8
Barbell Curl - 3 x 4-8
Leg Curls or Sumo Squats - 3 x 4-8

5

Great, thanks for the feedback guys.