The Essentials Program Jeff Nippard
The Essentials Program Jeff Nippard
The Essentials Program Jeff Nippard
WORKING SUBSTITUTION
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD RPE REST
SETS OPTIONCHEST
MACHINE 1
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6 8-9 ~3 MINS
PRESSCHEST
MACHINE
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10 9-10 ~3 MINS
PRESS
DB ROMANIAN
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 8-10 8-9 ~2 MINS
DEADLIFT
FULL BODY A
INCLINE MACHINE
INCLINE DB PRESS 2 2 8-10 8-9 ~2 MINS
PRESS
10-12
SEATED HAMSTRING CURL 1 1 10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL
(dropset)
T-BAR ROW 1 2 10-12 9-10 ~1.5MINS HELMS DB ROW
12-15
EZ BAR CURL 1 1 10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE CRUNCH 0 1 10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE CRUNCH
(dropset)
INCLINE MACHINE
INCLINE DB PRESS 2 2 8-10 8-9 ~2 MINS
PRESS
10-12
SEATED HAMSTRING CURL 1 1 10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL
(dropset)
T-BAR ROW 1 2 10-12 9-10 ~1.5MINS HELMS DB ROW
12-15
EZ BAR CURL 1 1 10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE CRUNCH 0 1 10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE CRUNCH
(dropset)
INCLINE MACHINE
INCLINE DB PRESS 2 2 8-10 8-9 ~2 MINS
PRESS
10-12
SEATED HAMSTRING CURL 1 1 10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL
(dropset)
T-BAR ROW 1 2 10-12 9-10 ~1.5MINS HELMS DB ROW
12-15
EZ BAR CURL 1 1 10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE CRUNCH 0 1 10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE CRUNCH
(dropset)
INCLINE MACHINE
INCLINE DB PRESS 2 2 8-10 8-9 ~2 MINS
PRESS
10-12
SEATED HAMSTRING CURL 1 1 10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL
(dropset)
T-BAR ROW 1 2 10-12 9-10 ~1.5MINS HELMS DB ROW
12-15
EZ BAR CURL 1 1 10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE CRUNCH 0 1 10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE CRUNCH
(dropset)
SEATED DB
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 2 2 8-10 9-10 ~2 MINS
SHOULDER PRESS
SEATED DB
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 2 2 8-10 9-10 ~2 MINS
SHOULDER PRESS
SEATED DB
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 2 2 8-10 9-10 ~2 MINS
SHOULDER PRESS
SEATED DB
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 2 2 8-10 9-10 ~2 MINS
SHOULDER PRESS
MACHINE Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
PULLDOWN underhand (1x shoulder width)
MACHINE Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
PULLDOWN underhand (1x shoulder width)
MACHINE Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
PULLDOWN underhand (1x shoulder width)
MACHINE Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
PULLDOWN underhand (1x shoulder width)
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NOTES
OPTION 2
INCLINE DB PRESS 45' incline, focus on squeezing your chest.
HACK SQUAT High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
HACK SQUAT High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
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SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION
45' 2 Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your
HYPEREXTENSION lower backelbows
Tuck your from rounding.
at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
FLAT DB PRESS
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
FLAT DB PRESS
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
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SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
INCLINE DB PRESS 45' incline, focus on squeezing your chest.
HACK SQUAT High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
HACK SQUAT High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
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SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION
45' 2 Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your
HYPEREXTENSION lower backelbows
Tuck your from rounding.
at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
FLAT DB PRESS
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
FLAT DB PRESS
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
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SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
INCLINE DB PRESS 45' incline, focus on squeezing your chest.
HACK SQUAT High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
HACK SQUAT High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
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SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION
45' 2 Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your
HYPEREXTENSION lower backelbows
Tuck your from rounding.
at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
FLAT DB PRESS
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
FLAT DB PRESS
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
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SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
INCLINE DB PRESS 45' incline, focus on squeezing your chest.
HACK SQUAT High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
HACK SQUAT High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
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SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
WEIGHTED DIP 15' bench angle. Tuck your elbows slightly.
WEIGHTED DIP 15' bench angle. Tuck your elbows slightly.
45' Maintain a neautral lower back, set your hips back, don't
HYPEREXTENSION allow your spine to round.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
WEIGHTED PULLUP only do a dropset; perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by
~50%, perform an additional 10-12 reps.
DB STEP UP Star with perform
Dropset: your weaker
12-15leg. Squat
reps, dropdeep.
the weight by ~50%,
DB TRICEPS
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight on squeezing
by ~50%,your
KICKBACK
CABEL LATERAL triceps to move the weight.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
RAISE
LEG PRESS TOE Press
lateralalldelt
thetoway
moveto your toes, stretch your calves at the
the weight.
PRESS bottom, don't bounce.
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NOTES
OPTION 2
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
LEG PRESS
form consistent.
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
LEG PRESS
form consistent.
Start with your elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
MACHINE
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
SHOULDER PRESS
press.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
GLUTE-HAM RAISE
curl.
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
PENDLAY ROW Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
light, emphasize form.
DB CURL perform
Dropset: an additional
perform 10-12
10-12 reps,reps.
dropHammer curlbyon~50%,
the weight
DB FIVE concentric, supinated curl (palms up) on the eccentric.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on bringing your
inner elbows together - not your hands.
YS
SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
WEIGHTED DIP 15' bench angle. Tuck your elbows slightly.
WEIGHTED DIP 15' bench angle. Tuck your elbows slightly.
45' Maintain a neautral lower back, set your hips back, don't
HYPEREXTENSION allow your spine to round.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
WEIGHTED PULLUP only do a dropset; perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by
~50%, perform an additional 10-12 reps.
DB STEP UP Star with perform
Dropset: your weaker
12-15leg. Squat
reps, dropdeep.
the weight by ~50%,
DB TRICEPS
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight on squeezing
by ~50%,your
KICKBACK
CABEL LATERAL triceps to move the weight.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
RAISE
LEG PRESS TOE Press
lateralalldelt
thetoway
moveto your toes, stretch your calves at the
the weight.
PRESS bottom, don't bounce.
YS
SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
LEG PRESS
form consistent.
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
LEG PRESS
form consistent.
Start with your elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
MACHINE
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
SHOULDER PRESS
press.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
GLUTE-HAM RAISE
curl.
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
PENDLAY ROW Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
light, emphasize form.
DB CURL perform
Dropset: an additional
perform 10-12
10-12 reps,reps.
dropHammer curlbyon~50%,
the weight
DB FIVE concentric, supinated curl (palms up) on the eccentric.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on bringing your
inner elbows together - not your hands.
YS
SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
WEIGHTED DIP 15' bench angle. Tuck your elbows slightly.
WEIGHTED DIP 15' bench angle. Tuck your elbows slightly.
45' Maintain a neautral lower back, set your hips back, don't
HYPEREXTENSION allow your spine to round.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
WEIGHTED PULLUP only do a dropset; perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by
~50%, perform an additional 10-12 reps.
DB STEP UP Star with perform
Dropset: your weaker
12-15leg. Squat
reps, dropdeep.
the weight by ~50%,
DB TRICEPS
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight on squeezing
by ~50%,your
KICKBACK
CABEL LATERAL triceps to move the weight.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
RAISE
LEG PRESS TOE Press
lateralalldelt
thetoway
moveto your toes, stretch your calves at the
the weight.
PRESS bottom, don't bounce.
YS
SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
LEG PRESS
form consistent.
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
LEG PRESS
form consistent.
Start with your elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
MACHINE
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
SHOULDER PRESS
press.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
GLUTE-HAM RAISE
curl.
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
PENDLAY ROW Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
light, emphasize form.
DB CURL perform
Dropset: an additional
perform 10-12
10-12 reps,reps.
dropHammer curlbyon~50%,
the weight
DB FIVE concentric, supinated curl (palms up) on the eccentric.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on bringing your
inner elbows together - not your hands.
YS
SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
WEIGHTED DIP 15' bench angle. Tuck your elbows slightly.
WEIGHTED DIP 15' bench angle. Tuck your elbows slightly.
45' Maintain a neautral lower back, set your hips back, don't
HYPEREXTENSION allow your spine to round.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
WEIGHTED PULLUP only do a dropset; perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by
~50%, perform an additional 10-12 reps.
DB STEP UP Star with perform
Dropset: your weaker
12-15leg. Squat
reps, dropdeep.
the weight by ~50%,
DB TRICEPS
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight on squeezing
by ~50%,your
KICKBACK
CABEL LATERAL triceps to move the weight.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
RAISE
LEG PRESS TOE Press
lateralalldelt
thetoway
moveto your toes, stretch your calves at the
the weight.
PRESS bottom, don't bounce.
YS
SUBSTITUTION
NOTES
OPTION 2
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
LEG PRESS
form consistent.
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
LEG PRESS
form consistent.
Start with your elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
MACHINE
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
SHOULDER PRESS
press.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
GLUTE-HAM RAISE
curl.
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
PENDLAY ROW Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
light, emphasize form.
DB CURL perform
Dropset: an additional
perform 10-12
10-12 reps,reps.
dropHammer curlbyon~50%,
the weight
DB FIVE concentric, supinated curl (palms up) on the eccentric.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on bringing your
inner elbows together - not your hands.
YS
THE ESSENTIALS PROGRAM - 3x WEEK (UPPER, LOWER, FULL BODY)
WORKING
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
HACK SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEG PRESS 2 3 10-12
LOWER BODY
10-12
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
HACK SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
LL BODY
FULL BODY INCLINE DB PRESS 2 2 8-10
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEG PRESS 2 3 10-12
LOWER BODY
10-12
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
HACK SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEG PRESS 2 3 10-12
LOWER BODY
10-12
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
HACK SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEG PRESS 2 3 10-12
LOWER BODY
10-12
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
INCLINE MACHINE PRESS 1-2 2 8-10
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS
2-3 1 6-8 per leg
(HEAVY)
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK 8-10 per
0 1
OFF) leg
FULL BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
BODY
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
WEIGHTED DIP (BACK OFF) 0 1 10-12
INCLINE CHEST-SUPPORTED
1 2 8-10
DB ROW
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 1 2 8-10
A1: DB INCLINE CURL 1 2 15-20
A2: DB FRENCH PRESS 1 2 15-20
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
INCLINE MACHINE PRESS 1-2 2 8-10
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS
2-3 1 6-8 per leg
(HEAVY)
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK 8-10 per
0 1
OFF) leg
FULL BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
INCLINE CHEST-SUPPORTED
1 2 8-10
DB ROW
UPPER BODY
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 1 2 8-10
A1: DB INCLINE CURL 1 2 15-20
A2: DB FRENCH PRESS 1 2 15-20
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
INCLINE MACHINE PRESS 1-2 2 8-10
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS
2-3 1 6-8 per leg
(HEAVY)
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK 8-10 per
0 1
OFF) leg
FULL BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
INCLINE CHEST-SUPPORTED
1 2 8-10
DB ROW
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 1 2 8-10
A1: DB INCLINE CURL 1 2 15-20
A2: DB FRENCH PRESS 1 2 15-20
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
INCLINE MACHINE PRESS 1-2 2 8-10
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS
2-3 1 6-8 per leg
(HEAVY)
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK 8-10 per
0 1
OFF) leg
FULL BODY
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
INCLINE CHEST-SUPPORTED
1 2 8-10
DB ROW
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 1 2 8-10
A1: DB INCLINE CURL 1 2 15-20
A2: DB FRENCH PRESS 1 2 15-20
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LOWER BODY
LOWER BODY GOBLET SQUAT 1 1 12-15
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
MACHINE CHEST PRESS SETS
2-3 1 4-6
(HEAVY)
MACHINE CHEST PRESS
0 1 8-10
(BACK OFF)
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE
1 2 12-15
TRICEPS EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
DB WALKING LUNGE 2 3 8-10
LOWER BODY
12-15
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 10 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
MACHINE CHEST PRESS SETS
2-3 1 4-6
(HEAVY)
MACHINE CHEST PRESS
0 1 8-10
(BACK OFF)
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE
1 2 12-15
TRICEPS EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 10 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
DB WALKING LUNGE 2 3 8-10
LOWER BODY
12-15
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
Y
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
MACHINE CHEST PRESS SETS
2-3 1 4-6
(HEAVY)
MACHINE CHEST PRESS
0 1 8-10
(BACK OFF)
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE
1 2 12-15
TRICEPS EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
DB WALKING LUNGE 2 3 8-10
LOWER BODY
12-15
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 12 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 12 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
MACHINE CHEST PRESS SETS
2-3 1 4-6
(HEAVY)
MACHINE CHEST PRESS
0 1 8-10
(BACK OFF)
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE
1 2 12-15
TRICEPS EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
WORKING
WEEK 12 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS LOAD
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
DB WALKING LUNGE 2 3 8-10
LOWER BODY
12-15
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1-2 R
SUBSTITUTION SUBSTITUTION
RPE REST
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~1.5MINS HELMS DB ROW
MACHINE ROW
10 ~1.5MINS EZ BAR CURL CABLE EZ CURL
MACHINE LATERAL
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE LATERAL RAISE
RAISE
PLATE-WEIGHTED
10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE CRUNCH
CRUNCH
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~1.5MINS HELMS DB ROW
MACHINE ROW
10 ~1.5MINS EZ BAR CURL CABLE EZ CURL
MACHINE LATERAL
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE LATERAL RAISE
RAISE
PLATE-WEIGHTED
10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE CRUNCH
CRUNCH
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~1.5MINS HELMS DB ROW
MACHINE ROW
10 ~1.5MINS EZ BAR CURL CABLE EZ CURL
MACHINE LATERAL
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE LATERAL RAISE
RAISE
PLATE-WEIGHTED
10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE CRUNCH
CRUNCH
SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS
SUBSTITUTION SUBSTITUTION
RPE REST
OPTIONCHEST
MACHINE 1 OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS WEIGHTED DIP
PRESSCHEST
MACHINE
9-10 ~3 MINS WEIGHTED DIP
PRESS
MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS 2-GRIP PULL-UP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER STANDING DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
INCLINE CHEST ARNOLD PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~2 MINS
SUPPORTED
OVERHEADDB ROW
CABLE T-BAR ROW
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
TRICEPS EXTENSION
10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL CABLE EZ CURL
STANDING CALF
10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
RAISE
PLATE-WEIGHTED
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE CRUNCH
CRUNCH
STANDING CALF
10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
RAISE
PLATE-WEIGHTED
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE CRUNCH
CRUNCH
STANDING CALF
10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
RAISE
PLATE-WEIGHTED
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE CRUNCH
CRUNCH
STANDING CALF
10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
RAISE
PLATE-WEIGHTED
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE CRUNCH
CRUNCH
SEATED DB MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS
SHOULDER PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
2-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED T- SHOULDER PRESS
9-10 ~2 MINS MACHINE ROW
EZBAR
BARROW
SKULL
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
CRUSHER
10 ~1.5MINS EZ BAR CURL DB CURL
SEATED DB MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS
SHOULDER PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
2-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED T- SHOULDER PRESS
9-10 ~2 MINS MACHINE ROW
EZBAR
BARROW
SKULL
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
CRUSHER
10 ~1.5MINS EZ BAR CURL DB CURL
SEATED DB MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS
SHOULDER PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
2-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED T- SHOULDER PRESS
9-10 ~2 MINS MACHINE ROW
EZBAR
BARROW
SKULL
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
CRUSHER
10 ~1.5MINS EZ BAR CURL DB CURL
SEATED DB MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS
SHOULDER PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
10 ~1.5MINS LYING LEG CURL GLUTE-HAM RAISE
2-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED T- SHOULDER PRESS
9-10 ~2 MINS MACHINE ROW
EZBAR
BARROW
SKULL
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
CRUSHER
10 ~1.5MINS EZ BAR CURL DB CURL
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
underhand (1x shoulder width)
Bring the dumbbells all the way down, keep your torso
upright.
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
Arc the bar behind your head, constant tension on triceps.
Arc the bar "out" not "up", focus on squeezing your biceps.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, squeeze
your hamstrings
Medium to move
width feet the weight.
placement on the platform, don't allow
your lower back to round.
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Round your back as you crunch.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
Smooth and consistent rep tempo.
Sink the dumbbells as low as you comfortably can.
Dropset: perform
Squeeze your 12-15blades
shoulder reps, drop the
at the weight
top, by the
control ~50%,
weight.
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Palms start neutral at the
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bottom and 12-15
supinate reps,up)
(palms drop
as the
youweight
curl. Dobyboth
~50%,
arms at
perform
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the same an additional
time. 12-15 reps. Raise the dumbbells
not "up",an
perform mind muscle12-15
additional connection with middle
reps. Round fibers.
your back as you
crunch.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
underhand (1x shoulder width)
Bring
Focusthe dumbbellsyour
on squeezing all the way down,
shoulder keep
blades your torso
together, drive
upright.
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
Arc the bar10-12
additional behind your head, constant tension on triceps.
reps.
Arc the bar "out" not "up", focus on squeezing your biceps.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, squeeze
your hamstrings
Medium to move
width feet the weight.
placement on the platform, don't allow
your lower back to round.
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Round your back as you crunch.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
Smooth and consistent rep tempo.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
underhand (1x shoulder width)
Bring
Focusthe dumbbellsyour
on squeezing all the way down,
shoulder keep
blades your torso
together, drive
upright.
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
Arc the bar10-12
additional behind your head, constant tension on triceps.
reps.
Arc the bar "out" not "up", focus on squeezing your biceps.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, squeeze
your hamstrings
Medium to move
width feet the weight.
placement on the platform, don't allow
your lower back to round.
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Round your back as you crunch.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
Smooth and consistent rep tempo.
Dropset: perform
Squeeze your 12-15blades
shoulder reps, drop the
at the weight
top, by the
control ~50%,
weight.
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Palms start neutral at the
Dropset: perform
bottom and 12-15
supinate reps,up)
(palms drop
as the
youweight
curl. Dobyboth
~50%,
arms at
perform an
time. 12-15 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,"out"
additional
the sameperform
Dropset: 12-15 reps. Raise the dumbbells
not "up",an
perform mind muscle12-15
additional connection with middle
reps. Round fibers.
your back as you
crunch.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
underhand (1x shoulder width)
Bring
Focusthe dumbbellsyour
on squeezing all the way down,
shoulder keep
blades your torso
together, drive
upright.
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
Arc the bar10-12
additional behind your head, constant tension on triceps.
reps.
Arc the bar "out" not "up", focus on squeezing your biceps.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, squeeze
your hamstrings
Medium to move
width feet the weight.
placement on the platform, don't allow
your lower back to round.
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Round your back as you crunch.
NOTES
45' incline, focus on squeezing your chest.
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
NOTES
First set 1.5x shoulder width grip. Second set 1.0x shoulder
width grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Keep elbows at ~30' angle from torso. Pull the weight
Start withyour
towards yournavel.
elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
Brace
press. upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
shoulder
Can performbackseated
as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
up and down behind your head.
NOTES
Start with your weaker leg. Squat deep.
Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your
lower back from rounding.
Hold the dumbbell underneath your chin, sit back and down,
push your knees out laterally.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Squeeze don't bounce.
your abs to move the weight, don't use your arms to
help.
NOTES
45' incline, focus on squeezing your chest.
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
NOTES
First set 1.5x shoulder width grip. Second set 1.0x shoulder
width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Keep elbows at ~30' angle from torso. Pull the weight
towards your navel.
Start with your elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
Brace upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
press.
shoulder backseated
Can perform as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
up and down behind your head.
NOTES
Start with your weaker leg. Squat deep.
Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your
lower back from rounding.
Hold the dumbbell underneath your chin, sit back and down,
push your knees out laterally.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Squeeze don't bounce.
your abs to move the weight, don't use your arms to
help.
NOTES
45' incline, focus on squeezing your chest.
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
NOTES
First set 1.5x shoulder width grip. Second set 1.0x shoulder
width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Keep elbows at ~30' angle from torso. Pull the weight
Start withyour
towards yournavel.
elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
Brace upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
press.
shoulder
Can performbackseated
as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
up and down behind your head.
NOTES
Start with your weaker leg. Squat deep.
Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your
lower back from rounding.
Hold the dumbbell underneath your chin, sit back and down,
push your knees out laterally.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Squeeze don't bounce.
your abs to move the weight, don't use your arms to
help.
NOTES
45' incline, focus on squeezing your chest.
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
NOTES
First set 1.5x shoulder width grip. Second set 1.0x shoulder
width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Keep elbows at ~30' angle from torso. Pull the weight
Start withyour
towards yournavel.
elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
Brace
press. upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
shoulder
Can performbackseated
as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
up and down behind your head.
NOTES
Start with your weaker leg. Squat deep.
Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your
lower back from rounding.
Hold the dumbbell underneath your chin, sit back and down,
push your knees out laterally.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Squeeze don't bounce.
your abs to move the weight, don't use your arms to
help.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form consistent.
Start with your elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
press.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
curl.
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
Dropset: performform.
light, emphasize 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional
Dropset: perform 10-12 10-12
reps,reps.
dropHammer curlbyon~50%,
the weight
concentric,
perform supinated curl (palms up) on the eccentric.your
Dropset: an additional
perform 10-1210-12
reps,reps.
dropFocus on squeezing
the weight by ~50%,
lateral
perform delt
an to move the10-12
additional weight.
reps. Focus on bringing your
inner elbows together - not your hands.
NOTES
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
Bring cables all the way down to shoulder height, keep torso
upright. Last set only do a superset: perform 12-15 reps, drop
Be
theultra strict
wieght by with form,
~50%, drivean
perform elbows out and
additional back
12-15 at 45
reps.
degree angle.
Do both arms at once, resist the negative.
Focus on squeezing your biceps. Control the negative.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, don't allow
your
Take spine
mediumto round.
strides, minimize the amount you push off your
rear leg.
Dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Hold a plate or DB to your chest and crunch hard!
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form consistent.
Start with your elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
press.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
curl.
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
Dropset: performform.
light, emphasize 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional
Dropset: perform 10-12 10-12
reps,reps.
dropHammer curlbyon~50%,
the weight
concentric,
perform supinated curl (palms up) on on
thesqueezing
eccentric.
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,your
an additional 10-12 reps. Focus
lateral
perform delt
an to move the10-12
additional weight.
reps. Focus on bringing your
inner elbows together - not your hands.
NOTES
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
Bring cables all the way down to shoulder height, keep torso
upright. Last set only do a superset: perform 12-15 reps, drop
Be
theultra strict
wieght by with form,
~50%, drivean
perform elbows out and
additional back
12-15 at 45
reps.
degree angle.
Do both arms at once, resist the negative.
Focus on squeezing your biceps. Control the negative.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, don't allow
your
Take spine
mediumto round.
strides, minimize the amount you push off your
rear leg.
Dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Hold a plate or DB to your chest and crunch hard!
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form consistent.
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form consistent.
Start with your elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
press.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
curl.
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
Dropset: performform.
light, emphasize 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional
Dropset: perform 10-12 10-12
reps,reps.
dropHammer curlbyon~50%,
the weight
concentric,
perform supinated curl (palms up) on the eccentric.your
Dropset: an additional
perform 10-1210-12
reps,reps.
dropFocus on squeezing
the weight by ~50%,
lateral
perform delt
an to move the10-12
additional weight.
reps. Focus on bringing your
inner elbows together - not your hands.
NOTES
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
Bring cables all the way down to shoulder height, keep torso
upright. Last set only do a superset: perform 12-15 reps, drop
Be
theultra strict
wieght by with form,
~50%, drivean
perform elbows out and
additional back
12-15 at 45
reps.
degree angle.
Do both arms at once, resist the negative.
Focus on squeezing your biceps. Control the negative.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, don't allow
your
Take spine
mediumto round.
strides, minimize the amount you push off your
rear leg.
Dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Hold a plate or DB to your chest and crunch hard!
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form consistent.
Start with your elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
press.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
curl.
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
Dropset: performform.
light, emphasize 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional
Dropset: perform 10-12 10-12
reps,reps.
dropHammer curlbyon~50%,
the weight
concentric,
perform supinated curl (palms up) on the eccentric.your
Dropset: an additional
perform 10-1210-12
reps,reps.
dropFocus on squeezing
the weight by ~50%,
lateral
perform delt
an to move the10-12
additional weight.
reps. Focus on bringing your
inner elbows together - not your hands.
NOTES
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
Bring cables all the way down to shoulder height, keep torso
upright. Last set only do a superset: perform 12-15 reps, drop
Be
theultra strict
wieght by with form,
~50%, drivean
perform elbows out and
additional back
12-15 at 45
reps.
degree angle.
Do both arms at once, resist the negative.
Focus on squeezing your biceps. Control the negative.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, don't allow
your
Take spine
mediumto round.
strides, minimize the amount you push off your
rear leg.
Dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Hold a plate or DB to your chest and crunch hard!
THE ESSENTIALS PROGRAM - 4x WEEK (UPPER, LOWER)
WORKING
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1
10-12 (drop
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
set)
10-12 (drop
SEATED CABLE ROW 1 2
set)
A1: BAYESIAN CABLE CURL 1 2 12-15
A2: TRICEPS PRESSDOWN 1 2 12-15
12-15
DB LATERAL RAISE 1 1
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEG PRESS 2 3 10-12
LOWER BODY
10-12
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
PPER BODY
UPPER BODY 2-GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 2 2 10-12
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
PENDLAY ROW 2 2 8-10
MACHINE SHOULDER PRESS 2 2 10-12
WEIGHTED PULLUP 1 2 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12 (drop
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
set)
10-12 (drop
SEATED CABLE ROW 1 2
set)
A1: BAYESIAN CABLE CURL 1 2 12-15
A2: TRICEPS PRESSDOWN 1 2 12-15
12-15
DB LATERAL RAISE 1 1
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEG PRESS 2 3 10-12
LOWER BODY
10-12
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
PENDLAY ROW 2 2 8-10
MACHINE SHOULDER PRESS 2 2 10-12
WEIGHTED PULLUP 1 2 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12 (drop
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
set)
10-12 (drop
SEATED CABLE ROW 1 2
set)
A1: BAYESIAN CABLE CURL 1 2 12-15
A2: TRICEPS PRESSDOWN 1 2 12-15
12-15
DB LATERAL RAISE 1 1
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEG PRESS 2 3 10-12
LOWER BODY
10-12
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
LOWER BODY HACK SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
10-12 (drop
SEATED HAMSTRING CURL 1 1
set)
A1: STANDING CALF RAISE 1 2 10-12
A2: HANGING LEG RAISE 1 2 10-12
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
PENDLAY ROW 2 2 8-10
MACHINE SHOULDER PRESS 2 2 10-12
WEIGHTED PULLUP 1 2 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12 (drop
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
set)
10-12 (drop
SEATED CABLE ROW 1 2
set)
A1: BAYESIAN CABLE CURL 1 2 12-15
A2: TRICEPS PRESSDOWN 1 2 12-15
12-15
DB LATERAL RAISE 1 1
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEG PRESS 2 3 10-12
LOWER BODY
10-12
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8 per leg
10-12 per
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1
leg
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
SEATED DB SHOULDER PRESS 2 2 10-12
T-BAR ROW 2 2 10-12
UPPER BODY
8-10
LAT PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
A1: DB TRICEPS KICKBACK 1 2 12-15
A2: SPIDER CURL 1 2 12-15
12-15
CABLE LATERAL RAISE 1 2
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8 per leg
10-12 per
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1
leg
LOWER BODY
8-10
LAT PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
A1: DB TRICEPS KICKBACK 1 2 12-15
A2: SPIDER CURL 1 2 12-15
12-15
CABLE LATERAL RAISE 1 2
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8 per leg
10-12 per
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1
leg
LOWER BODY
8-10
LAT PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
A1: DB TRICEPS KICKBACK 1 2 12-15
A2: SPIDER CURL 1 2 12-15
12-15
CABLE LATERAL RAISE 1 2
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8 per leg
10-12 per
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1
leg
LOWER BODY
8-10
LAT PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
A1: DB TRICEPS KICKBACK 1 2 12-15
A2: SPIDER CURL 1 2 12-15
12-15
CABLE LATERAL RAISE 1 2
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE TRICEPS
1 2 12-15
EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
LOWER BODY
8-10
NEUTRAL GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 10 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE TRICEPS
1 2 12-15
EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
WORKING
WEEK 10 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
LOWER BODY
8-10
NEUTRAL GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE TRICEPS
1 2 12-15
EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
LOWER BODY
8-10
NEUTRAL GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1
WORKING
WEEK 12 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE TRICEPS
1 2 12-15
EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
WORKING
WEEK 12 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
LOWER BODY
8-10
NEUTRAL GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED 1
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE CHEST PRESS WEIGHTED DIP
9-10 ~3 MINS MACHINE CHEST PRESS WEIGHTED DIP
MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS 2-GRIP PULL-UP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER STANDING DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
INCLINE CHEST ARNOLD PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~2 MINS
SUPPORTED
OVERHEADDB ROW
CABLE T-BAR ROW
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
TRICEPS EXTENSION
10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL CABLE EZ CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL LYING LEG CURL
LEG PRESS TOE
9-10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
PRESS
9-10 ~1.5MINS ROMAN CHAIR CRUNCH REVERSE CRUNCH
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL LYING LEG CURL
LEG PRESS TOE
9-10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
PRESS
9-10 ~1.5MINS ROMAN CHAIR CRUNCH REVERSE CRUNCH
MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS 2-GRIP PULL-UP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER STANDING DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
INCLINE CHEST ARNOLD PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~2 MINS
SUPPORTED DB ROW T-BAR ROW
OVERHEAD CABLE
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
TRICEPS EXTENSION
10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL CABLE EZ CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL LYING LEG CURL
LEG PRESS TOE
9-10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
PRESS
9-10 ~1.5MINS ROMAN CHAIR CRUNCH REVERSE CRUNCH
MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS 2-GRIP PULL-UP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER STANDING DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
INCLINE CHEST ARNOLD PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~2 MINS
SUPPORTED
OVERHEADDB ROW
CABLE T-BAR ROW
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
TRICEPS EXTENSION
10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL CABLE EZ CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL LYING LEG CURL
LEG PRESS TOE
9-10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
PRESS
9-10 ~1.5MINS ROMAN CHAIR CRUNCH REVERSE CRUNCH
CHEST-SUPPORTED T-BAR
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW
ROW
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
10 0 MINS CABLE EZ CURL EZ BAR CURL
OVERHEAD CABLE EZ BAR SKULL
10 ~1.5MINS
TRICEPS EXTENSION CRUSHER
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
NEUTRAL-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN TRICEPS
9-10 0 MINS CABLE TRICEPS KICKBACK
PRESSDOWN
BAYESIAN CABLE
9-10 ~1.5MINS DB PREACHER CURL
CURL
10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE LATERAL RAISE DB LATERAL RAISE
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT LEG PRESS
45'
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
CHEST-SUPPORTED T-BAR
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW
ROW
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
10 0 MINS CABLE EZ CURL EZ BAR CURL
OVERHEAD CABLE EZ BAR SKULL
10 ~1.5MINS
TRICEPS EXTENSION CRUSHER
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
NEUTRAL-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN TRICEPS
9-10 0 MINS CABLE TRICEPS KICKBACK
PRESSDOWN
BAYESIAN CABLE
9-10 ~1.5MINS DB PREACHER CURL
CURL
10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE LATERAL RAISE DB LATERAL RAISE
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT LEG PRESS
45'
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
CHEST-SUPPORTED T-BAR
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW
ROW
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
10 0 MINS CABLE EZ CURL EZ BAR CURL
OVERHEAD CABLE EZ BAR SKULL
10 ~1.5MINS
TRICEPS EXTENSION CRUSHER
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
NEUTRAL-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN TRICEPS
9-10 0 MINS CABLE TRICEPS KICKBACK
PRESSDOWN
BAYESIAN CABLE
9-10 ~1.5MINS DB PREACHER CURL
CURL
10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE LATERAL RAISE DB LATERAL RAISE
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT LEG PRESS
45'
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
CHEST-SUPPORTED T-BAR
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW
ROW
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
10 0 MINS CABLE EZ CURL EZ BAR CURL
OVERHEAD CABLE EZ BAR SKULL
10 ~1.5MINS
TRICEPS EXTENSION CRUSHER
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
NEUTRAL-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN TRICEPS
9-10 0 MINS CABLE TRICEPS KICKBACK
PRESSDOWN
BAYESIAN CABLE
9-10 ~1.5MINS DB PREACHER CURL
CURL
10 ~1.5MINS MACHINE LATERAL RAISE DB LATERAL RAISE
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT LEG PRESS
45'
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
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Smooth and perform 10-12rep
consistent reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
tempo.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Do seated if available.
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Lying to your
Curl toes, stretch
or Nordic Hamyour calves at the
Curl.
bottom, don't bounce.
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increase difficulty.
NOTES
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together,
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in between reps, chest, avoid using
keep smooth momentum.
and controlled
tension on the delts.
Pull
Can your elbows down
be performed andorin,
seated minimizeFocus
standing. swinging.
on squeezing
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your chest. yourdo
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a dropset: together,
perform drive
10-12 reps,
your
drop elbows down
the weight byand back.
~50%, Last set
perform anonly do a dropset:
additional 10-12 reps.
perform
Keep your 10-12
elbow reps, dropyour
behind the weight by ~50%, perform
torso throughout anof
the range
additional 10-12 reps.
motion, focus on squeezing your bicep. Sets are per arm.
Focus on perform
Dropset: squeezing yourreps,
12-15 triceps to the
drop move the weight.
weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Raise the dumbbells "out"
not "up", mind muscle connection with middle fibers.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, squeeze
your hamstrings
Medium to move
width feet the weight.
placement on the platform, don't allow
your lower back to round.
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Round your back as you crunch.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
underhand (1x shoulder width)
Bring
Focusthe dumbbellsyour
on squeezing all the way down,
shoulder keep
blades your torso
together, drive
upright.
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
Arc the bar10-12
additional behind your head, constant tension on triceps.
reps.
Arc the bar "out" not "up", focus on squeezing your biceps.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
Dropset:
Smooth and perform 10-12rep
consistent reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
tempo.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Do seated if available.
Press all thedoway
Otherwise upLeg
Lying to your
Curl toes, stretch
or Nordic Hamyour calves at the
Curl.
bottom, don't bounce.
Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to
increase difficulty.
NOTES
Initiate the movement by squeezing your shoulder blades
together,
Don't stoppull to your lower
in between reps, chest, avoid using
keep smooth momentum.
and controlled
tension on the delts.
Pull
Can your elbows down
be performed andorin,
seated minimizeFocus
standing. swinging.
on squeezing
Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades
your chest. Last set only do a dropset: perform together, drive
10-12 reps,
your
drop elbows down
the weight byand back.
~50%, Last set
perform anonly do a dropset:
additional 10-12 reps.
perform
Keep your 10-12
elbow reps, dropyour
behind the weight by ~50%, perform
torso throughout anof
the range
additional 10-12 reps.
motion, focus on squeezing your bicep. Sets are per arm.
Focus on perform
Dropset: squeezing yourreps,
12-15 triceps to the
drop move the weight.
weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Raise the dumbbells "out"
not "up", mind muscle connection with middle fibers.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, squeeze
your hamstrings
Medium to move
width feet the weight.
placement on the platform, don't allow
your lower back to round.
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Round your back as you crunch.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
underhand (1x shoulder width)
Bring
Focusthe dumbbellsyour
on squeezing all the way down,
shoulder keep
blades your torso
together, drive
upright.
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
additional 10-12 reps.
Arc the bar behind your head, constant tension on triceps.
Arc the bar "out" not "up", focus on squeezing your biceps.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
Dropset:
Smooth and perform 10-12rep
consistent reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
tempo.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Do seated if available.
Press all thedoway
Otherwise upLeg
Lying to your
Curl toes, stretch
or Nordic Hamyour calves at the
Curl.
bottom, don't bounce.
Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to
increase difficulty.
NOTES
Initiate the movement by squeezing your shoulder blades
together,
Don't stoppull to your lower
in between reps, chest, avoid using
keep smooth momentum.
and controlled
tension on the delts.
Pull
Can your elbows down
be performed andorin,
seated minimizeFocus
standing. swinging.
on squeezing
Focus on squeezing
your chest. yourdo
Last set only shoulder blades
a dropset: together,
perform drive
10-12 reps,
your
drop elbows down
the weight byand back.
~50%, Last set
perform anonly do a dropset:
additional 10-12 reps.
perform
Keep your 10-12
elbow reps, dropyour
behind the weight by ~50%, perform
torso throughout anof
the range
additional 10-12 reps.
motion, focus on squeezing your bicep. Sets are per arm.
Focus on perform
Dropset: squeezing yourreps,
12-15 triceps to the
drop move the weight.
weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Raise the dumbbells "out"
not "up", mind muscle connection with middle fibers.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, squeeze
your hamstrings
Medium to move
width feet the weight.
placement on the platform, don't allow
your lower back to round.
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Round your back as you crunch.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
underhand (1x shoulder width)
Bring
Focusthe dumbbellsyour
on squeezing all the way down,
shoulder keep
blades your torso
together, drive
upright.
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
Arc the bar10-12
additional behind your head, constant tension on triceps.
reps.
Arc the bar "out" not "up", focus on squeezing your biceps.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
Dropset:
Smooth and perform 10-12rep
consistent reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
tempo.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Do seated if available.
Press all thedoway
Otherwise upLeg
Lying to your
Curl toes, stretch
or Nordic Hamyour calves at the
Curl.
bottom, don't bounce.
Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to
increase difficulty.
NOTES
Initiate the movement by squeezing your shoulder blades
together,
Don't stoppull to your lower
in between reps, chest, avoid using
keep smooth momentum.
and controlled
tension on the delts.
Pull
Can your elbows down
be performed andorin,
seated minimizeFocus
standing. swinging.
on squeezing
Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades
your chest. Last set only do a dropset: perform together, drive
10-12 reps,
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
drop the weight by ~50%, perform an additional 10-12 reps.
perform
Keep your 10-12
elbow reps, dropyour
behind the weight by ~50%, perform
torso throughout anof
the range
additional 10-12 reps.
motion, focus on squeezing your bicep. Sets are per arm.
Focus on perform
Dropset: squeezing yourreps,
12-15 triceps to the
drop move the weight.
weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Raise the dumbbells "out"
not "up", mind muscle connection with middle fibers.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, squeeze
your hamstrings
Medium to move
width feet the weight.
placement on the platform, don't allow
your lower back to round.
Dropset: perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Round your back as you crunch.
NOTES
First set 1.5x shoulder width grip. Second set 1.0x shoulder
width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Keep elbows at ~30' angle from torso. Pull the weight
Start withyour
towards yournavel.
elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
Brace
press. upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
shoulder
Can performbackseated
as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
up and down behind your head.
NOTES
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
NOTES
Bring
Focusdumbbells all the
on squeezing yourway down,blades
shoulder keep your torsoas
together upright.
you pull
the weight towards you. Keep your shoulders down (avoid
shrugging).
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Think about pull your elbows "down" not "in". Last set only
do a dropset: perform 8-10 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
Lean slightly
perform forward, lock
an additional 8-10your
reps.elbow behind your torso
(shoulder hyperextension)
Brace your chest against an incline bench, curl with your
Lean
elbowsaway frominthe
slightly cable.
front Focus on squeezing your delts.
of you.
Last set only do a dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the
weight by ~50%, perform addition 12'15 reps.
NOTES
Start with your weaker leg. Squat deep.
Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your
lower back from rounding.
Hold the dumbbell underneath your chin, sit back and down,
push your knees out laterally.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Squeeze don't bounce.
your abs to move the weight, don't use your arms to
help.
NOTES
First set 1.5x shoulder width grip. Second set 1.0x shoulder
width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Keep elbows at ~30' angle from torso. Pull the weight
Start withyour
towards yournavel.
elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
Brace upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
press.
shoulder
Can performbackseated
as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
up and down behind your head.
NOTES
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
NOTES
First set 1.5x shoulder width grip. Second set 1.0x shoulder
width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Keep elbows at ~30' angle from torso. Pull the weight
Start withyour
towards yournavel.
elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
Brace upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
press.
shoulder
Can performbackseated
as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
up and down behind your head.
NOTES
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
NOTES
First set 1.5x shoulder width grip. Second set 1.0x shoulder
width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Keep elbows at ~30' angle from torso. Pull the weight
Start withyour
towards yournavel.
elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
Brace upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
press.
shoulder
Can performbackseated
as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
up and down behind your head.
NOTES
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
NOTES
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
Bring cables all the way down to shoulder height, keep torso
upright. Last set only do a superset: perform 12-15 reps, drop
Be
theultra strict
wieght by with form,
~50%, drivean
perform elbows out and
additional back
12-15 at 45
reps.
degree angle.
Do both arms at once, resist the negative.
Focus on squeezing your biceps. Control the negative.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form consistent.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
curl.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Perform don't
these bounce.
slowly, focus on keeping your lower back
against the ground throughout the set.
NOTES
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
Start
light, with your elbows
emphasize form. in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
press.
Pull your elbows down against your sides. Last set only do a
dropset: 8-10 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
additional 8-10 reps.
Can be performed seated or standing. Focus on squeezing
your
Hammerchest.
curl on concentric, supinated curl (palms up) on the
eccentric.
Lean slightly forward, lock your elbow behind your torso
Focus on squeezing
(shoulder your lateral delt to move the weight. Last
hyperextension).
set only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, don't allow
your
Take spine
mediumto round.
strides, minimize the amount you push off your
rear leg.
Dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Hold a plate or DB to your chest and crunch hard!
NOTES
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
Bring cables all the way down to shoulder height, keep torso
upright. Last set only do a superset: perform 12-15 reps, drop
Be
theultra strict
wieght by with form,
~50%, drivean
perform elbows out and
additional back
12-15 at 45
reps.
degree angle.
Do both arms at once, resist the negative.
Focus on squeezing your biceps. Control the negative.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form consistent.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
curl.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Perform don't
these bounce.
slowly, focus on keeping your lower back
against the ground throughout the set.
NOTES
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
Start
light, with your elbows
emphasize form. in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
press.
Pull your elbows down against your sides. Last set only do a
dropset: 8-10 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
additional 8-10 reps.
Can be performed seated or standing. Focus on squeezing
your
Hammerchest.
curl on concentric, supinated curl (palms up) on the
eccentric.
Lean slightly forward, lock your elbow behind your torso
Focus on squeezing
(shoulder your lateral delt to move the weight. Last
hyperextension).
set only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, don't allow
your
Take spine
mediumto round.
strides, minimize the amount you push off your
rear leg.
Dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Hold a plate or DB to your chest and crunch hard!
NOTES
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
Bring cables all the way down to shoulder height, keep torso
upright. Last set only do a superset: perform 12-15 reps, drop
Be
theultra strict
wieght by with form,
~50%, drivean
perform elbows out and
additional back
12-15 at 45
reps.
degree angle.
Do both arms at once, resist the negative.
Focus on squeezing your biceps. Control the negative.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form consistent.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
curl.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Perform don't
these bounce.
slowly, focus on keeping your lower back
against the ground throughout the set.
NOTES
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
Start
light, with your elbows
emphasize form. in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
press.
Pull your elbows down against your sides. Last set only do a
dropset: 8-10 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
additional 8-10 reps.
Can be performed seated or standing. Focus on squeezing
your
Hammerchest.
curl on concentric, supinated curl (palms up) on the
eccentric.
Lean slightly forward, lock your elbow behind your torso
Focus on squeezing
(shoulder your lateral delt to move the weight. Last
hyperextension).
set only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, don't allow
your
Take spine
mediumto round.
strides, minimize the amount you push off your
rear leg.
Dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Hold a plate or DB to your chest and crunch hard!
NOTES
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Think about pulling your elbows "down" and "in". Last set
only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
Bring cables all the way down to shoulder height, keep torso
upright. Last set only do a superset: perform 12-15 reps, drop
Be
theultra strict
wieght by with form,
~50%, drivean
perform elbows out and
additional back
12-15 at 45
reps.
degree angle.
Do both arms at once, resist the negative.
Focus on squeezing your biceps. Control the negative.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form consistent.
Keep your hips as straight as you can, can sub for lying leg
curl.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Perform don't
these bounce.
slowly, focus on keeping your lower back
against the ground throughout the set.
NOTES
Brace with your non-working hand against your knee, stay
Start
light, with your elbows
emphasize form. in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
press.
Pull your elbows down against your sides. Last set only do a
dropset: 8-10 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
additional 8-10 reps.
Can be performed seated or standing. Focus on squeezing
your
Hammerchest.
curl on concentric, supinated curl (palms up) on the
eccentric.
Lean slightly forward, lock your elbow behind your torso
Focus on squeezing
(shoulder your lateral delt to move the weight. Last
hyperextension).
set only do a dropset: 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 10-12 reps.
NOTES
Maintain a neutral lower back, set your hips back, don't allow
your
Take spine
mediumto round.
strides, minimize the amount you push off your
rear leg.
Dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
perform an additional 12-15 reps. Focus on squeezing your
quads to make the weight move.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom, don't bounce.
Hold a plate or DB to your chest and crunch hard!
THE ESSENTIALS PROGRAM - 5x WEEK (UPPER, LOWER, PPL)
WORKING
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
TRICEPS PRESSDOWN 1 2
set)
WORKING
WEEK 1 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN
WEIGHTED PULLUP 2 3 6-8
PULL
10-12
LEGS
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
LEGS
A1: SEATED CALF RAISE 1 2 12-15
A2: CABLE CRUNCH 1 2 12-15
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SHOULDER PRESS 2 3 8-10
10-12 (drop
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
set)
12-15 (drop
PUSH
TRICEPS PRESSDOWN 1 2
set)
WORKING
WEEK 2 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN
WEIGHTED PULLUP 2 3 6-8
PULL
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SHOULDER PRESS 2 3 8-10
10-12 (drop
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
set)
12-15 (drop
PUSH
TRICEPS PRESSDOWN 1 2
set)
WORKING
WEEK 3 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN
WEIGHTED PULLUP 2 3 6-8
PULL
10-12
LEGS
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
FLAT DB PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
FLAT DB PRESS (GET OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
HACK SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SHOULDER PRESS 2 3 8-10
10-12 (drop
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
set)
12-15 (drop
PUSH
TRICEPS PRESSDOWN 1 2
set)
WORKING
WEEK 4 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN
WEIGHTED PULLUP 2 3 6-8
PULL
10-12
LEGS
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8 per leg
10-12 per
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1
leg
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS 2 2 8-10
SEATED DB SHOULDER PRESS 2 3 10-12
12-15
PUSH
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN
T-BAR ROW 2 2 10-12
PULL
8-10
PULL
LAT PULLDOWN 2 3
(dropset)
12-15
REVERSE PEC DECK 1 2
(dropset)
12-15
SPIDER CURL 1 2
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 5 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEGS
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8 per leg
10-12 per
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1
leg
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS 2 2 8-10
SEATED DB SHOULDER PRESS 2 3 10-12
12-15
PUSH
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN
PULL
T-BAR ROW 2 2 10-12
8-10
PULL LAT PULLDOWN 2 3
(dropset)
12-15
REVERSE PEC DECK 1 2
(dropset)
12-15
SPIDER CURL 1 2
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 6 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEGS
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8 per leg
10-12 per
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1
leg
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS 2 2 8-10
SEATED DB SHOULDER PRESS 2 3 10-12
12-15
PUSH
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN
T-BAR ROW 2 2 10-12
8-10
PULL
LAT PULLDOWN 2 3
(dropset)
12-15
REVERSE PEC DECK 1 2
(dropset)
12-15
SPIDER CURL 1 2
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 7 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEGS
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
2-GRIP PULLUP 1-2 2 8-10
WEIGHTED DIP (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8
UPPER BODY
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 6-8 per leg
10-12 per
SINGLE-LEG LEG PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1
leg
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS 2 2 8-10
SEATED DB SHOULDER PRESS 2 3 10-12
12-15
PUSH
LAT PULLDOWN 2 3
(dropset)
12-15
REVERSE PEC DECK 1 2
(dropset)
12-15
SPIDER CURL 1 2
(dropset)
WORKING
WEEK 8 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT 2 3 10-12
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
LEGS
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE TRICEPS
1 2 12-15
EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 2 2 10-12
10-12
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
(dropset)
10-12
PUSH
DB TRICEPS KICKBACK 1 2
(dropset)
CLOSE-GRIP PUSH UP 1 1 Failure
MACHINE LATERAL RAISE 1 2 10-12
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN 8-10
NEUTRAL GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 2 3
(dropset)
PULL
10-12
INVERSE ZOTTMAN CURL 1 2
(dropset)
BENT-OVER REVERSE DB FLYE 1 2 15-20
WORKING
WEEK 9 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
DB WALKING LUNGE 2 3 8-10
12-15
LEGS
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 10 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE TRICEPS
1 2 12-15
EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
WORKING
WEEK 10 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 10 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 2 2 10-12
10-12
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
(dropset)
PUSH
10-12
PUSH
DB TRICEPS KICKBACK 1 2
(dropset)
CLOSE-GRIP PUSH UP 1 1 Failure
MACHINE LATERAL RAISE 1 2 10-12
WORKING
WEEK 10 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN 8-10
NEUTRAL GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 2 3
(dropset)
PULL
10-12
INVERSE ZOTTMAN CURL 1 2
(dropset)
BENT-OVER REVERSE DB FLYE 1 2 15-20
WORKING
WEEK 10 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
DB WALKING LUNGE 2 3 8-10
12-15
LEGS
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE TRICEPS
1 2 12-15
EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
LOWER BODY
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
STANDING DB ARNOLD PRESS 2 2 10-12
10-12
CABLE CHEST PRESS 2 2
(dropset)
10-12
PUSH
DB TRICEPS KICKBACK 1 2
(dropset)
CLOSE-GRIP PUSH UP 1 1 Failure
MACHINE LATERAL RAISE 1 2 10-12
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN 8-10
NEUTRAL GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 2 3
(dropset)
PULL
10-12
INVERSE ZOTTMAN CURL 1 2
(dropset)
BENT-OVER REVERSE DB FLYE 1 2 15-20
WORKING
WEEK 11 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
DB WALKING LUNGE 2 3 8-10
12-15
LEGS
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED
WORKING
WEEK 12 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE CHEST PRESS (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
UPPER BODY
10-12
MACHINE PULLDOWN 2 2
(dropset)
12-15
CABLE SHOULDER PRESS 1 2
(dropset)
HELMS DB ROW 1 2 10-12
A1: OVERHEAD CABLE TRICEPS
1 2 12-15
EXTENSIONS
A2: CABLE EZ CURL 1 2 12-15
WORKING
WEEK 12 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
MACHINE SQUAT (HEAVY) 2-3 1 4-6
MACHINE SQUAT (BACK OFF) 0 1 8-10
LOWER BODY
DB TRICEPS KICKBACK 1 2
(dropset)
CLOSE-GRIP PUSH UP 1 1 Failure
MACHINE LATERAL RAISE 1 2 10-12
WORKING
WEEK 12 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
1-ARM HALF KNEELING LAT SETS
1 1 10-12
PULLDOWN 8-10
NEUTRAL GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 2 3
(dropset)
PULL
10-12
INVERSE ZOTTMAN CURL 1 2
(dropset)
BENT-OVER REVERSE DB FLYE 1 2 15-20
WORKING
WEEK 12 EXERCISE WARM UP SETS REPS
SETS
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2 2 10-12
DB WALKING LUNGE 2 3 8-10
12-15
LEGS
LEG EXTENSION 1 1
(dropset)
SUGGESTED
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE CHEST PRESS WEIGHTED DIP
9-10 ~3 MINS MACHINE CHEST PRESS WEIGHTED DIP
MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS 2-GRIP PULL-UP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER STANDING DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
INCLINE CHEST ARNOLD PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~2 MINS
SUPPORTED
OVERHEADDB ROW
CABLE T-BAR ROW
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
TRICEPS EXTENSION
10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL CABLE EZ CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
DB TRICEPS
9-10 ~1.5MINS CABLE TRICEPS KICKBACK
KICKBACK
INCLINE CLOSE-GRIP KNEELING
10 ~1.5MINS
PUSH UP MODIFIED PUSH UP
MACHINE LATERAL
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE LATERAL RAISE
RAISE
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
7-8 ~1.5MINS CABLE LAT PULLOVER 1-ARM LAT PULL-IN
NEUTRAL-GRIP
9-10 ~2 MINS LAT PULLDOWN
PULLUP
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION
45' 2
8-9 ~2 MINS DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT DB WALKING LUNGE
MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS 2-GRIP PULL-UP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER STANDING DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
INCLINE CHEST ARNOLD PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~2 MINS
SUPPORTED
OVERHEADDB ROW
CABLE T-BAR ROW
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
TRICEPS EXTENSION
10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL CABLE EZ CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL LYING LEG CURL
LEG PRESS TOE
9-10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
PRESS
9-10 ~1.5MINS ROMAN CHAIR CRUNCH REVERSE CRUNCH
DB TRICEPS
9-10 ~1.5MINS CABLE TRICEPS KICKBACK
KICKBACK
INCLINE CLOSE-GRIP KNEELING
10 ~1.5MINS
PUSH UP MODIFIED PUSH UP
MACHINE LATERAL
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE LATERAL RAISE
RAISE
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
7-8 ~1.5MINS CABLE LAT PULLOVER 1-ARM LAT PULL-IN
NEUTRAL-GRIP
9-10 ~2 MINS LAT PULLDOWN
PULLUP
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION
45' 2
8-9 ~2 MINS DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT DB WALKING LUNGE
9-10 ~1.5MINS DB STEP UP GOBLET SQUAT
MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS 2-GRIP PULL-UP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER STANDING DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
INCLINE CHEST ARNOLD PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~2 MINS
SUPPORTED
OVERHEADDB ROW
CABLE T-BAR ROW
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
TRICEPS EXTENSION
10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL CABLE EZ CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL LYING LEG CURL
LEG PRESS TOE
9-10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
PRESS
9-10 ~1.5MINS ROMAN CHAIR CRUNCH REVERSE CRUNCH
DB TRICEPS
9-10 ~1.5MINS CABLE TRICEPS KICKBACK
KICKBACK
INCLINE CLOSE-GRIP KNEELING
10 ~1.5MINS
PUSH UP MODIFIED PUSH UP
MACHINE LATERAL
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE LATERAL RAISE
RAISE
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
7-8 ~1.5MINS CABLE LAT PULLOVER 1-ARM LAT PULL-IN
NEUTRAL-GRIP
9-10 ~2 MINS LAT PULLDOWN
PULLUP
MACHINE
9-10 ~2 MINS 2-GRIP PULL-UP
PULLDOWN
MACHINE SHOULDER STANDING DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS
INCLINE CHEST ARNOLD PRESS
CHEST-SUPPORTED
9-10 ~2 MINS
SUPPORTED
OVERHEADDB ROW
CABLE T-BAR ROW
10 0 MINS DB FRENCH PRESS
TRICEPS EXTENSION
10 ~1.5MINS DB CURL CABLE EZ CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT LEG PRESS
10 ~1.5MINS NORDIC HAM CURL LYING LEG CURL
LEG PRESS TOE
9-10 0 MINS SEATED CALF RAISE
PRESS
9-10 ~1.5MINS ROMAN CHAIR CRUNCH REVERSE CRUNCH
DB TRICEPS
9-10 ~1.5MINS CABLE TRICEPS KICKBACK
KICKBACK
INCLINE CLOSE-GRIP KNEELING
10 ~1.5MINS
PUSH UP MODIFIED PUSH UP
MACHINE LATERAL
10 ~1.5MINS CABLE LATERAL RAISE
RAISE
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
7-8 ~1.5MINS CABLE LAT PULLOVER 1-ARM LAT PULL-IN
NEUTRAL-GRIP
9-10 ~2 MINS LAT PULLDOWN
PULLUP
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION
45' 2
8-9 ~2 MINS DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT DB WALKING LUNGE
CHEST-SUPPORTED T-BAR
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW
ROW
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
10 0 MINS CABLE EZ CURL EZ BAR CURL
OVERHEAD CABLE EZ BAR SKULL
10 ~1.5MINS
TRICEPS EXTENSION CRUSHER
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
7-8 ~1.5MINS CABLE LAT PULLOVER 1-ARM LAT PULL-IN
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW PENDLAY ROW
NEUTRAL-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN
10 ~1.5MINS REVERSE CABLE FLYE ROPE FACEPULL
BAYESIAN CABLE
10 ~1.5MINS DB PREACHER CURL
CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT LEG PRESS
45'
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
CHEST-SUPPORTED T-BAR
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW
ROW
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
10 0 MINS CABLE EZ CURL EZ BAR CURL
OVERHEAD CABLE EZ BAR SKULL
10 ~1.5MINS
TRICEPS EXTENSION CRUSHER
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
7-8 ~1.5MINS CABLE LAT PULLOVER 1-ARM LAT PULL-IN
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW PENDLAY ROW
NEUTRAL-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN
10 ~1.5MINS REVERSE CABLE FLYE ROPE FACEPULL
BAYESIAN CABLE
10 ~1.5MINS DB PREACHER CURL
CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT LEG PRESS
45'
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
CHEST-SUPPORTED T-BAR
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW
ROW
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
10 0 MINS CABLE EZ CURL EZ BAR CURL
OVERHEAD CABLE EZ BAR SKULL
10 ~1.5MINS
TRICEPS EXTENSION CRUSHER
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
7-8 ~1.5MINS CABLE LAT PULLOVER 1-ARM LAT PULL-IN
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW PENDLAY ROW
NEUTRAL-GRIP LAT
9-10 ~2 MINS WEIGHTED PULLUP
PULLDOWN
10 ~1.5MINS REVERSE CABLE FLYE ROPE FACEPULL
BAYESIAN CABLE
10 ~1.5MINS DB PREACHER CURL
CURL
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~2 MINS GOBLET SQUAT LEG PRESS
45'
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
CHEST-SUPPORTED T-BAR
9-10 ~2 MINS SEATED CABLE ROW
ROW
MACHINE SHOULDER SEATED DB
9-10 ~2 MINS
PRESS SHOULDER PRESS
10 0 MINS CABLE EZ CURL EZ BAR CURL
OVERHEAD CABLE EZ BAR SKULL
10 ~1.5MINS
TRICEPS EXTENSION CRUSHER
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
8-9 ~3 MINS MACHINE SQUAT HACK SQUAT
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION
45' 2
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
DB BULGARIAN
8-9 ~2 MINS DB STEP UP
SPLIT SQUAT
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION
45' 2
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
DB BULGARIAN
8-9 ~2 MINS DB STEP UP
SPLIT SQUAT
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION
45' 2
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
DB BULGARIAN
8-9 ~2 MINS DB STEP UP
SPLIT SQUAT
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION 2
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
8-9 ~3 MINS HACK SQUAT LEG PRESS
SUBSTITUTION
LOAD RPE REST SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1
OPTION
45' 2
8-9 ~2 MINS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
HYPEREXTENSION
DB BULGARIAN
8-9 ~2 MINS DB STEP UP
SPLIT SQUAT
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form consistent.
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Can be delts.
on the performed seated or standing. Focus on squeezing
your chest. Last set only do a dropset: perform 10-12 reps,
drop the weight by ~50%, perform additional 10-12 reps.
Focus on squeezing your triceps to move the weight. Last set
only do a dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by
~50%, perform additional 12-15 reps.
Hands slightly narrower than shoulder width. Keep your
elbows tucked in close to your torso. As many reps as
Raise the dumbbells "out" not "up", mind muscle connection
possible.
with middle fibers.
NOTES
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focus on squeezing your lat to move the weight.
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NOTES
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form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
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underhand (1x shoulder width)
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on squeezing all the way down,
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reps.
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form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
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tempo.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Do seated if available.
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Lying to your
Curl toes, stretch
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Curl.
bottom, don't bounce.
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increase difficulty.
NOTES
Don't stop between reps, keep smooth and controlled tesion
Can be delts.
on the performed seated or standing. Focus on squeezing
your chest. Last set only do a dropset: perform 10-12 reps,
drop the weight by ~50%, perform additional 10-12 reps.
Focus on squeezing your triceps to move the weight. Last set
only do a dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by
~50%, perform additional 12-15 reps.
Hands slightly narrower than shoulder width. Keep your
elbows tucked in close to your torso. As many reps as
Raise the dumbbells "out" not "up", mind muscle connection
possible.
with middle fibers.
NOTES
Keep chest tall, keep elbow tucked in close to your torso,
focus on squeezing your lat to move the weight.
1.5x shoulder width grip, pull your chest to the bar.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
underhand (1x shoulder width)
Bring
Focusthe dumbbellsyour
on squeezing all the way down,
shoulder keep
blades your torso
together, drive
upright.
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
Arc the bar10-12
additional behind your head, constant tension on triceps.
reps.
Arc the bar "out" not "up", focus on squeezing your biceps.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
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consistent reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
tempo.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Do seated if available.
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Lying to your
Curl toes, stretch
or Nordic Hamyour calves at the
Curl.
bottom,
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controlled reps, straighten legs more to
increase difficulty.
NOTES
Don't stop between reps, keep smooth and controlled tesion
Can be delts.
on the performed seated or standing. Focus on squeezing
your chest. Last set only do a dropset: perform 10-12 reps,
drop the weight by ~50%, perform additional 10-12 reps.
Focus on squeezing your triceps to move the weight. Last set
only do a dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by
~50%, perform additional 12-15 reps.
Hands slightly narrower than shoulder width. Keep your
elbows tucked in close to your torso. As many reps as
Raise the dumbbells "out" not "up", mind muscle connection
possible.
with middle fibers.
NOTES
Keep chest tall, keep elbow tucked in close to your torso,
focus on squeezing your lat to move the weight.
1.5x shoulder width grip, pull your chest to the bar.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Focusconsistent.
on mind muscle connection with pecs. Drop the weight
back and focus on stretch and squeeze!
Do first set wide overhand (1.5x shoulder width), second set
underhand (1x shoulder width)
Bring
Focusthe dumbbellsyour
on squeezing all the way down,
shoulder keep
blades your torso
together, drive
upright.
your elbows down and back. Last set only do a dropset:
perform 10-12 reps, drop the weight by ~50%, perform an
Arc the bar10-12
additional behind your head, constant tension on triceps.
reps.
Arc the bar "out" not "up", focus on squeezing your biceps.
NOTES
Focus on strength here. Each week add weight or reps. Keep
form
Drop consistent.
the weight back and focus on controlling the negative.
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consistent reps, drop the weight by ~50%,
tempo.
perform an additional 10-12 reps. Do seated if available.
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Lying to your
Curl toes, stretch
or Nordic Hamyour calves at the
Curl.
bottom, don't bounce.
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increase difficulty.
NOTES
Don't stop between reps, keep smooth and controlled tesion
Can be delts.
on the performed seated or standing. Focus on squeezing
your chest. Last set only do a dropset: perform 10-12 reps,
drop the weight by ~50%, perform additional 10-12 reps.
Focus on squeezing your triceps to move the weight. Last set
only do a dropset: perform 12-15 reps, drop the weight by
~50%, perform additional 12-15 reps.
Hands slightly narrower than shoulder width. Keep your
elbows tucked in close to your torso. As many reps as
Raise the dumbbells "out" not "up", mind muscle connection
possible.
with middle fibers.
NOTES
Keep chest tall, keep elbow tucked in close to your torso,
focus on squeezing your lat to move the weight.
1.5x shoulder width grip, pull your chest to the bar.
NOTES
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width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
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towards yournavel.
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press.
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as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
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NOTES
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push your knees out laterally.
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bottom,
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help.
NOTES
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press.
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push your knees out laterally.
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bottom,
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help.
NOTES
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width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
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towards yournavel.
elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
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press. upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
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as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
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NOTES
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NOTES
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Lean
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all thelock
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down, keepbehind your torso
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perform
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close to your torso. As many reps as
possible.
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weight towards you. Keep your shoulders (avoid
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perform
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NOTES
Start with your weaker leg. Squat deep.
Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your
lower back from rounding.
Hold the dumbbell underneath your chin, sit back and down,
push your knees out laterally.
Press all the way up to your toes, stretch your calves at the
bottom,
Squeeze don't bounce.
your abs to move the weight, don't use your arms to
help.
NOTES
First set 1.5x shoulder width grip. Second set 1.0x shoulder
width grip.elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
Tuck your
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Tuck your elbows at 45', lean your torso forward 15',
shoulder width or slightly wider grip.
Keep elbows at ~30' angle from torso. Pull the weight
Start withyour
towards yournavel.
elbows in front of you and palms facing in.
Rotate the dumbbells so that your palms face forward as you
Brace
press. upper back against bench 45 degree incline, keep
shoulder
Can performbackseated
as youorcurl.
standing. Press the dumbbell straight
up and down behind your head.
NOTES
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
High and wide foot positioning, start with weaker leg.
NOTES
Focus on squeezing your chest.
Lean
Bring slightly
dumbbellsforward,
all thelock
wayyour elbow
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NOTES
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NOTES
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bottom, don't bounce.
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NOTES
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