PPL routine feedback, too much volume for progressive overload?

Workout routine review

Hello! I'd like some feedback on my current PPL routine. It's based on the suggested beginner PPL template with a few minor tweaks. I've been lifting on and off for about two years, with some long gaps in consistency that have definitely held back my progress, but I have still seen some gains over that time. My main question is whether this routine has too much volume for effective progressive overload and whether I should cut any exercises. Any feedback is appreciated!

I should mention that I'm currently bulking, aiming to gain about 2.5 lbs a month at a calorie surplus of 2800. I weigh 161 lbs, and I'm 5'10.

Pull

  • Bent Over Row (Barbell) - 4x8-10
  • Lat Pulldown (Cable) - 3x-8-10
  • Seated Rows (Cable) - 3x8-10
  • Face Pulls (Cable) - 4x12-20
  • Hammer Curls (Dumbbells) - 4x8-12
  • Bayesian Curls (Cable) - 4x8-12
  • Wrist Curls (Dumbbells) -5 x8-12

Push

  • Bench Press (Dumbbells) - 5x8-10
  • Overhead Press (Dumbbells) - 4x8-10
  • Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) - 4x8-10
  • Triceps Pushdown (Cable) - 4x8-10
  • Lateral Raises (Dumbbells) - 3x12-20
  • Triceps Extensions (Cable) - 4x8-10
  • Lateral Y-Raises (Cable) - 3x8-10

Legs

  • Squats (Dumbbells) - 4x8-10
  • Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbells) - 3x8-10
  • Bulgarian Split Squat - 3x8-10
  • Hip Thrust - 3x8-10
  • Standing Calf Raises - 5x12-15

Posted Jun 29, 2026, 11:33 PM UTC

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