How is this program for muscle mass?

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Rashar
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How is this program for muscle mass?

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Hello,
I have come across this Hypertrophy program and wondering if anyone has tried it and what the results were?
I guess what it comes down to is the indvidual and what may work for some might not be the case for the other. In any case what I want to know is if this program is effective.

Thanks in advance.

Day 1

Back
Chins - 3 sets: 10-12 reps (warm up sets)
Deadlifts - 5 sets: 8,6,4,4,6
Bent Rows - 4 sets: 8,6,6,4

Calves
Standing Raises - 5 sets: 10-15 reps

Day 2

Biceps (warm up well before starting)
Barbell Curl - 5 sets: 8,6,6,4,6

Triceps
Close Grip Bench - 5 sets: 8,6,6,4,4
Dips (not using a bench using parallel bars) 4 sets: 10+ reps with added weights

Wrist Curls - 3 sets: 10-15 reps
Wrist Twists - 3 sets: 15 reps

Day 3

Shoulders
Military Press - 5 sets: 8,6,6,4,6
Rear Laterals - 4 sets: 10,8,8,6

Traps
Barbell Shrugs: 5 sets: 12,10,8,8,8

Day 4
Legs
Leg Extensions - 3 sets: 10-15 reps
Leg Curl - 4 sets: 8-10 reps
Squats - 5 sets: 8,6,6,4,4

Day 5

Chest
Flat Bench: 5 sets: 10,8,6,4,4
Incline Bench: 4 sets: 8,6,4,4

Calves
Standing Raises - 5 sets: 10-15 reps

Hammer Curls - 4 sets: 10-6 reps
Barbell Reverse Curls - 4 sets: 10-6 reps

Day 6 - Rest

Day 7 - Rest
swanso5
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Re: How is this program for muscle mass?

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3/10 for mine
Rashar
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Re: How is this program for muscle mass?

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Really? Why?
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Re: How is this program for muscle mass?

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cons - bodypart focused...trains 5 days in a row...deads on back day...has an arm only day...leg ext/curls...leg ext/curls before squats...biceps 2/week and legs once with 1 decent exercise

pros - well at least there's deads and squats in there
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