Wasabi Advanced Novice Training Routine

Workout A:

Paused bench press - 5 x 5
Squat - 5 x 5
Overhead press - 5 x 5
Deadlift - 1 x 5+

Workout B:

Paused bench press - 3 x 5
Paused squat - 3 x 5
Bent-over barbell rows - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+

Workout C:

Paused bench press - 1 x 5
Squat - 1 x 5
Overhead press - 1 x 5
Deadlift - 1 x 5

Wasabi Novice Training Routine

This is a sketch of my training routine. The main goal is to have a balance between strength and size. It is simple, and it works mostly as a template. It should be run weekly with at least a day of rest in between.

Workout A:

Paused bench press - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+
Squat - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+
Overhead press - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+
Deadlift - 1 x 5+

Workout B:

Paused bench press - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+
Paused squat - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+ (at 80% of the weight used for squats the previous session)
Bent-over barbell rows - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+
Assistance work

Workout C:

Paused bench press - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+
Squat - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+
Overhead press - 2 x 5, 1 x 5+
Deadlift - 1 x 5+