How bad is it if I slack off on accessories?

Recently got back into the gym and feel absolutely wiped after about 4 lifts. Lately I've been doing an A/B style routine where:

Workout A: Squat, bench, RDL, row.
Workout B: Deadlift, OHP, leg press, lat pulldown

Now I'm not asking for program critique, but I'm wondering if it's okay to not do more accessories?

Nomecks ,

It's a fine routine until you notice it isn't. I did the Stronglifts 5x5 for a long time until I started noticing weakness is certain muscles. Then I started targeting and expanding.

Brujones ,

Absolutely. 4 movements in a workout is plenty, IMO. Depending on your rep/set scheme, you may be over doing it if you're coming back from a long layoff.

Start tapering in some accessory work as you acclimate to your routine.

If you're feeling completely wiped workout after workout, take a closer look at your volume and intensity. Too much of that can be a problem. Head over to Barbell Medicine and see what they have to say about session RPE (sRPE).

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