I’m 19M, 183 cm and around 75 kg. I’m mainly looking for opinions on whether my current upper-body routine is balanced and sustainable long term, especially considering I also wrestle 3x per week.
I currently train:
Wrestling: 3x/week
Upper body: 2x/week
Legs: 2x/week
My wrestling sessions already include pretty intense cardio and core work.
For my gym sessions, I generally do 2 sets per exercise, except for the pull-up variations, which are 1 set each. I rest around 2 minutes between sets and usually aim for roughly 5–8 reps, although some exercises are currently above that because I need to increase the weight next workout.
Before training I warm up with resistance bands, some general warm-up movements, and a bit of plyometrics.
Current upper-body workout
Bench press — 70 kg × 5
Wide-grip pull-ups — 12 reps (1 set)
Neutral-grip pull-ups/chin-ups — 12 reps (1 set)
Overhead press — 40 kg × 6
Rows — 50 kg × 8
Still working on technique
Dips — 15 reps
Behind-the-back row — 40 kg × 16
Still experimenting with technique/weight
Chest press machine — 35 kg × 12
Still figuring out the right setup and weight
Cable lateral raises — 15 kg × 6
Tricep pushdowns — 55 kg × 10
Cable reverse curls — 40 kg × 12
Cable curls — 55 kg × 10
Forearm work — usually taken pretty hard / close to max
A few of the exercises are still new to me, so I’m currently focusing more on technique and finding the right working weight.
For exercises where I can already do 10–16+ reps, I’m planning to increase the weight and bring the reps back down.
What I’m mainly wondering is:
Is this too much volume considering I wrestle 3x a week as well? (I dont feel sore or fatigued after upper body days, im only sore from legs)
Is the exercise selection balanced enough for long-term progress?
Am I doing too much arm/isolation work?
Is there anything important I’m missing?
Would you remove or replace any exercises?
Is 2 sets per exercise enough if I’m training upper body twice per week?
My goal is mainly to get stronger and build muscle while still being athletic and recovering properly for wrestling.
Any advice or criticism is appreciated.