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If you want to actually train your Chest as efficiently/effectively as possible instead of WASTING YOUR TIME…. I’d recommend doing something like this each week: Upper A - Incline (Clavicular Pecs) Machine Press x 2-3 Sets - Pec Fly Machine x 2-3 Sets Upper B (Performed 3-4 days after... Upper A) - Flat/Seated (Sternal Pecs) Machine Press x 2-3 Sets - Seated Low to High Cable Flys x 2-3 Sets This will result in you doing somewhere between 8-12 sets of direct Chest work per week Low likelihood you need any more volume than that to improve your Chest mightily if following the notes below: 1) The ideal rep range to be using when performing the exercises mentioned is the 5ish to 10ish rep range — Choose a weight you can do for 5, 6, 7 reps @ 0-2 RIR…once you can do that weight for 8, 9, 10ish reps, increase the load by 5ish pounds 2) You should perform all reps of all the listed exercises with a controlled (but not overly slow) eccentric and an explosive (but still controlled) concentric 3) You should perform these exercises very early in your workout to ensure they are as efficient/effective as possible — If you perform them later on, you will not get as robust a growth stimulus from the sets because of the outstanding fatigue that will be present from the earlier sets/exercises in your workout Additional notes: - You may sub any of these exercises for comparable exercises due to preferences and/or equipment availability — Ex: Flat/Seated Machine Press subbed for Flat Smith Machine Bench Press or Flat Barbell Bench Press - I probably forgot something that I should’ve mentioned…if I think of it I’ll drop it in the post belowshow more

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How to build an INSANE Chest & Back: • 2-3 Sets of Incline Machine Press • 2-3 Sets of Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down • 2-3 Sets of Pec Fly Machine • 2-3 Sets of Chest Supported Rows w/ Flared Elbows Then, 3-4 days later…. • 2-3 Sets of Flat Machine Press • 2-3 Sets of Chest Supported Rows w/ Flared Elbows • 2-3 Sets of Seated Low to High Cable Flys • 2-3 Sets of Single Arm Lat Pull-Down All sets should feature good-great technique in the 5ish to 10ish rep range with sets ending when you reach failure or you’re at least very close to that point

How to build an INSANE Chest & Back: • 2-3 Sets of Incline Machine Press • 2-3 Sets of Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down • 2-3 Sets of Pec Fly Machine • 2-3 Sets of Chest Supported Rows w/ Flared Elbows Then, 3-4 days later…. • 2-3 Sets of Flat Machine Press • 2-3 Sets of Chest Supported Rows w/ Flared Elbows • 2-3 Sets of Seated Low to High Cable Flys • 2-3 Sets of Single Arm Lat Pull-Down All sets should feature good-great technique in the 5ish to 10ish rep range with sets ending when you reach failure or you’re at least very close to that point

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The BEST thing you can do for Arms: • 2-3 Sets of Seated Incline Cable Tricep Push-Downs • 2-3 Sets of Seated Supinated Dumbbell Curls w/ Upper Arm Support • 2-3 Sets of Seated Machine or Cable Overhead Tricep Extensions • 2-3 Sets of Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support Then, 72-96 hours later… • 2-3 Sets of Dip Machine • 2-3 Sets of Machine or Cable Preacher Curls • 2-3 Sets of Seated Incline Cable Tricep Push-Downs • 2-3 Sets of Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support All sets in the 5ish to 10ish rep range using good-great technique All sets end when failure is reached or is at least approaching

The BEST thing you can do for Arms: • 2-3 Sets of Seated Incline Cable Tricep Push-Downs • 2-3 Sets of Seated Supinated Dumbbell Curls w/ Upper Arm Support • 2-3 Sets of Seated Machine or Cable Overhead Tricep Extensions • 2-3 Sets of Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support Then, 72-96 hours later… • 2-3 Sets of Dip Machine • 2-3 Sets of Machine or Cable Preacher Curls • 2-3 Sets of Seated Incline Cable Tricep Push-Downs • 2-3 Sets of Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support All sets in the 5ish to 10ish rep range using good-great technique All sets end when failure is reached or is at least approaching

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I’ve got a MUCH better idea for growing you arm muscles: • 2-3 sets of Incline Cable Tricep Push-Downs • 2-3 sets of Supinated Grip Curls w/ Upper Arm Support • 2-3 sets of Machine or Cable Overhead Extensions • 2-3 sets of Hammer Grip Curls w/ Upper Arm Support Then, 3-4 days later…. • 2-3 sets of Dip Machine • 2-3 sets of Machine or Cable Preacher Curls • 2-3 sets of Incline Cable Tricep Push-Downs OR Machine or Cable Overhead Extensions • 2-3 sets of Hammer Grip Curls w/ Upper Arm Support All sets taken to 0-1 RIR in the 5-10ish rep range with good-great technique Do this for 3-5 years and your arms will be JACKED

I’ve got a MUCH better idea for growing you arm muscles: • 2-3 sets of Incline Cable Tricep Push-Downs • 2-3 sets of Supinated Grip Curls w/ Upper Arm Support • 2-3 sets of Machine or Cable Overhead Extensions • 2-3 sets of Hammer Grip Curls w/ Upper Arm Support Then, 3-4 days later…. • 2-3 sets of Dip Machine • 2-3 sets of Machine or Cable Preacher Curls • 2-3 sets of Incline Cable Tricep Push-Downs OR Machine or Cable Overhead Extensions • 2-3 sets of Hammer Grip Curls w/ Upper Arm Support All sets taken to 0-1 RIR in the 5-10ish rep range with good-great technique Do this for 3-5 years and your arms will be JACKED

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Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about warm up sets: Most people are doing warm up sets ALL wrong and they’re costing themselves from an efficiency/effectiveness standpoint as a result Warm ups are designed to A) guard against injury B) prepare you for your working sets Warm up sets should NEVER be taken in close proximity to failure…most should see you leaving 6, 7, 8+ reps in reserve (the lone exception to this = sets performed for 1-2 reps @ ~90+ of your intended working weight) This is in STARK CONTRAST to working sets which should all end around 0-2 RIR You probably need about ~2 warm up sets before your first exercise or two depending on the specifics of your programming Here is an example of a typical warm up protocol: - a 5-10 minute brisk walk on the treadmill (optional) - 50% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~12 reps (mandatory) - 75% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~6 reps (mandatory) - 90% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~2 reps (optional) After you complete the working sets for your first exercise, you may want to repeat the last 3 steps prior to performing your next exercise IF it is an antagonist exercise (Ex: Lat Pull-Down after Sternal Pecs Machine Press OR Seated Leg Curls after Hack Squats) After that, you probably don’t need any additional warm up sets unless you are just using them as “primers” (sets to make sure your movement pattern / the machine settings / etc. are on point) - If doing a PUSH workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing a PULL workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing an UPPER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing an LOWER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing a FULL BODY workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise, 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise, and may even 1-2 warm up sets before my third and fourth exercises as well (assuming they’re all multi joint movements — antagonist push/pull movements for both upper & lower) (As you can see, the major downside of FULL BODY workouts is often the excess warm up time needed — this is why they work best for beginners much of the time) General rule of thumb: If your first set of an exercise is NOT your best set of that exercise in terms of performance (assuming we equate RIR), you are NOT warming up properly You should see a fall off in performance as sets transpire on a given exercise…this is a feature, not a bug of productive/effective resistance exercise WHEN WARMED UP PROPERLY

Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about warm up sets: Most people are doing warm up sets ALL wrong and they’re costing themselves from an efficiency/effectiveness standpoint as a result Warm ups are designed to A) guard against injury B) prepare you for your working sets Warm up sets should NEVER be taken in close proximity to failure…most should see you leaving 6, 7, 8+ reps in reserve (the lone exception to this = sets performed for 1-2 reps @ ~90+ of your intended working weight) This is in STARK CONTRAST to working sets which should all end around 0-2 RIR You probably need about ~2 warm up sets before your first exercise or two depending on the specifics of your programming Here is an example of a typical warm up protocol: - a 5-10 minute brisk walk on the treadmill (optional) - 50% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~12 reps (mandatory) - 75% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~6 reps (mandatory) - 90% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~2 reps (optional) After you complete the working sets for your first exercise, you may want to repeat the last 3 steps prior to performing your next exercise IF it is an antagonist exercise (Ex: Lat Pull-Down after Sternal Pecs Machine Press OR Seated Leg Curls after Hack Squats) After that, you probably don’t need any additional warm up sets unless you are just using them as “primers” (sets to make sure your movement pattern / the machine settings / etc. are on point) - If doing a PUSH workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing a PULL workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing an UPPER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing an LOWER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing a FULL BODY workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise, 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise, and may even 1-2 warm up sets before my third and fourth exercises as well (assuming they’re all multi joint movements — antagonist push/pull movements for both upper & lower) (As you can see, the major downside of FULL BODY workouts is often the excess warm up time needed — this is why they work best for beginners much of the time) General rule of thumb: If your first set of an exercise is NOT your best set of that exercise in terms of performance (assuming we equate RIR), you are NOT warming up properly You should see a fall off in performance as sets transpire on a given exercise…this is a feature, not a bug of productive/effective resistance exercise WHEN WARMED UP PROPERLY

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Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about warm up sets: Most people are doing warm up sets ALL wrong and they’re costing themselves from an efficiency/effectiveness standpoint as a result Warm ups are designed to A) guard against injury B) prepare you for your working sets Warm up sets should NEVER be taken in close proximity to failure…most should see you leaving 6, 7, 8+ reps in reserve (the lone exception to this = sets performed for 1-2 reps @ ~90+ of your intended working weight) This is in STARK CONTRAST to working sets which should all end around 0-2 RIR You probably need about ~2 warm up sets before your first exercise or two depending on the specifics of your programming Here is an example of a typical warm up protocol: - a 5-10 minute brisk walk on the treadmill (optional) - 50% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~12 reps (mandatory) - 75% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~6 reps (mandatory) - 90% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~2 reps (optional) After you complete the working sets for your first exercise, you may want to repeat the last 3 steps prior to performing your next exercise IF it is an antagonist exercise (Ex: Lat Pull-Down after Sternal Pecs Machine Press OR Seated Leg Curls after Hack Squats) After that, you probably don’t need any additional warm up sets unless you are just using them as “primers” (sets to make sure your movement pattern / the machine settings / etc. are on point) - If doing a PUSH workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing a PULL workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing an UPPER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing an LOWER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing a FULL BODY workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise, 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise, and may even 1-2 warm up sets before my third and fourth exercises as well (assuming they’re all multi joint movements — antagonist push/pull movements for both upper & lower) (As you can see, the major downside of FULL BODY workouts is often the excess warm up time needed — this is why they work best for beginners much of the time) General rule of thumb: If your first set of an exercise is NOT your best set of that exercise in terms of performance (assuming we equate RIR), you are NOT warming up properly You should see a fall off in performance as sets transpire on a given exercise…this is a feature, not a bug of productive/effective resistance exercise WHEN WARMED UP PROPERLY

Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about warm up sets: Most people are doing warm up sets ALL wrong and they’re costing themselves from an efficiency/effectiveness standpoint as a result Warm ups are designed to A) guard against injury B) prepare you for your working sets Warm up sets should NEVER be taken in close proximity to failure…most should see you leaving 6, 7, 8+ reps in reserve (the lone exception to this = sets performed for 1-2 reps @ ~90+ of your intended working weight) This is in STARK CONTRAST to working sets which should all end around 0-2 RIR You probably need about ~2 warm up sets before your first exercise or two depending on the specifics of your programming Here is an example of a typical warm up protocol: - a 5-10 minute brisk walk on the treadmill (optional) - 50% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~12 reps (mandatory) - 75% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~6 reps (mandatory) - 90% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~2 reps (optional) After you complete the working sets for your first exercise, you may want to repeat the last 3 steps prior to performing your next exercise IF it is an antagonist exercise (Ex: Lat Pull-Down after Sternal Pecs Machine Press OR Seated Leg Curls after Hack Squats) After that, you probably don’t need any additional warm up sets unless you are just using them as “primers” (sets to make sure your movement pattern / the machine settings / etc. are on point) - If doing a PUSH workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing a PULL workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing an UPPER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing an LOWER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing a FULL BODY workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise, 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise, and may even 1-2 warm up sets before my third and fourth exercises as well (assuming they’re all multi joint movements — antagonist push/pull movements for both upper & lower) (As you can see, the major downside of FULL BODY workouts is often the excess warm up time needed — this is why they work best for beginners much of the time) General rule of thumb: If your first set of an exercise is NOT your best set of that exercise in terms of performance (assuming we equate RIR), you are NOT warming up properly You should see a fall off in performance as sets transpire on a given exercise…this is a feature, not a bug of productive/effective resistance exercise WHEN WARMED UP PROPERLY

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Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about warm up sets: Most people are doing warm up sets ALL wrong and they’re costing themselves from an efficiency/effectiveness standpoint as a result Warm ups are designed to A) guard against injury B) prepare you for your working sets Warm up sets should NEVER be taken in close proximity to failure…most should see you leaving 6, 7, 8+ reps in reserve (the lone exception to this = sets performed for 1-2 reps @ ~90+ of your intended working weight) This is in STARK CONTRAST to working sets which should all end around 0-2 RIR You probably need about ~2 warm up sets before your first exercise or two depending on the specifics of your programming Here is an example of a typical warm up protocol: - a 5-10 minute brisk walk on the treadmill (optional) - 50% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~12 reps (mandatory) - 75% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~6 reps (mandatory) - 90% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~2 reps (optional) After you complete the working sets for your first exercise, you may want to repeat the last 3 steps prior to performing your next exercise IF it is an antagonist exercise (Ex: Lat Pull-Down after Sternal Pecs Machine Press OR Seated Leg Curls after Hack Squats) After that, you probably don’t need any additional warm up sets unless you are just using them as “primers” (sets to make sure your movement pattern / the machine settings / etc. are on point) - If doing a PUSH workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing a PULL workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing an UPPER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing an LOWER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing a FULL BODY workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise, 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise, and may even 1-2 warm up sets before my third and fourth exercises as well (assuming they’re all multi joint movements — antagonist push/pull movements for both upper & lower) (As you can see, the major downside of FULL BODY workouts is often the excess warm up time needed — this is why they work best for beginners much of the time) General rule of thumb: If your first set of an exercise is NOT your best set of that exercise in terms of performance (assuming we equate RIR), you are NOT warming up properly You should see a fall off in performance as sets transpire on a given exercise…this is a feature, not a bug of productive/effective resistance exercise WHEN WARMED UP PROPERLY

Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about warm up sets: Most people are doing warm up sets ALL wrong and they’re costing themselves from an efficiency/effectiveness standpoint as a result Warm ups are designed to A) guard against injury B) prepare you for your working sets Warm up sets should NEVER be taken in close proximity to failure…most should see you leaving 6, 7, 8+ reps in reserve (the lone exception to this = sets performed for 1-2 reps @ ~90+ of your intended working weight) This is in STARK CONTRAST to working sets which should all end around 0-2 RIR You probably need about ~2 warm up sets before your first exercise or two depending on the specifics of your programming Here is an example of a typical warm up protocol: - a 5-10 minute brisk walk on the treadmill (optional) - 50% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~12 reps (mandatory) - 75% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~6 reps (mandatory) - 90% of your working weight on your first exercise for ~2 reps (optional) After you complete the working sets for your first exercise, you may want to repeat the last 3 steps prior to performing your next exercise IF it is an antagonist exercise (Ex: Lat Pull-Down after Sternal Pecs Machine Press OR Seated Leg Curls after Hack Squats) After that, you probably don’t need any additional warm up sets unless you are just using them as “primers” (sets to make sure your movement pattern / the machine settings / etc. are on point) - If doing a PUSH workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing a PULL workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise only (assuming it’s a multi joint movement) - If doing an UPPER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing an LOWER workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise and 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise (assuming they’re antagonist multi joint movements) - If doing a FULL BODY workout, I’m probably using 2-3 warm up sets before my first exercise, 1-2 warm up sets before my second exercise, and may even 1-2 warm up sets before my third and fourth exercises as well (assuming they’re all multi joint movements — antagonist push/pull movements for both upper & lower) (As you can see, the major downside of FULL BODY workouts is often the excess warm up time needed — this is why they work best for beginners much of the time) General rule of thumb: If your first set of an exercise is NOT your best set of that exercise in terms of performance (assuming we equate RIR), you are NOT warming up properly You should see a fall off in performance as sets transpire on a given exercise…this is a feature, not a bug of productive/effective resistance exercise WHEN WARMED UP PROPERLY

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Training Volume — Everything You Need To Know: (This can provide you with a great STARTING POINT…from there, use trial & error to refine your programming over time) 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 45ish-60ish total working sets per week - If training 3x per week, this will mean 16, 17, 18ish sets per session - If training 4x per week, this will mean 13, 14, 15ish sets per session - If training 5x per week, this will mean 10, 11, 12ish sets per session 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 - For balanced development, you’re going to want to perform 5, 6, 7, 8ish sets per body part per week - If prioritizing a muscle group, you’re going to want to perform 8, 9, 10, MAYBE 10+ sets for that body part each week - If deprioritizing a muscle group, you only need 2, 3, 4ish sets for that body part each week to maintain existing development 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 In all likelihood, you will get MORE (in the way of stimulus) by splitting the work you do for a given muscle group across 2 sessions per week Splitting the work you do for a given muscle group across 3 sessions per week can work as well but the potential benefit is probably NOT that large and it diminishes the margin of safety Performing all the work you do for a given muscle group on ONE day (Bro Split Style) can work but it like has an opportunity cost associated with it 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗘 The sweet spot is generally 2-3 sets for a given exercise in a given session 1 set is fine depending on the context of the programming as a whole but you likely didn’t squeeze all the juice out of the lemon If you preform 4+ sets of a given exercise in a given session, what were you doing the first couple of sets? 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 The intensity you take sets to can GREATLY IMPACT how many total sets you can perform while still allowing for adequate recovery from session to session Generally speaking, it is a good idea to leave about 1 RIR on most exercises to ensure stimulus is robust but fatigue is kept at bay There is one HUGE caveat to that however: If you do not trust your ability to accurately gauge RIR, it is better to just take your sets to 0 RIR/Failure than it is to risk sandbagging sets by leaving an incidental 2, 3, 4+ reps in the tank…just know you will not be able to generate as high a net stimulus throughout the week if you live in this intensity range 𝗥𝗲𝗽 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲/𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 Pick a weight you can do for 5-6ish reps with GOOD-GREAT technique @ the prescribed RIR (should be 0-2 RIR) Once you can hit 7, 8, 9, 10ish reps with the same GOOD-GREAT technique @ the prescribed RIR, increase the load You can weight select on a SET BY SET BASIS — this means in theory some of your sets could be heavier/lighter than others (assuming you’re doing multiple sets of a given exercise on a given day) 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 Chest Mid/upper back Lats Delts Bis Tris Quads Hams Calves Glutes Abs/Traps (maybe)

Training Volume — Everything You Need To Know: (This can provide you with a great STARTING POINT…from there, use trial & error to refine your programming over time) 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 45ish-60ish total working sets per week - If training 3x per week, this will mean 16, 17, 18ish sets per session - If training 4x per week, this will mean 13, 14, 15ish sets per session - If training 5x per week, this will mean 10, 11, 12ish sets per session 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 - For balanced development, you’re going to want to perform 5, 6, 7, 8ish sets per body part per week - If prioritizing a muscle group, you’re going to want to perform 8, 9, 10, MAYBE 10+ sets for that body part each week - If deprioritizing a muscle group, you only need 2, 3, 4ish sets for that body part each week to maintain existing development 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 In all likelihood, you will get MORE (in the way of stimulus) by splitting the work you do for a given muscle group across 2 sessions per week Splitting the work you do for a given muscle group across 3 sessions per week can work as well but the potential benefit is probably NOT that large and it diminishes the margin of safety Performing all the work you do for a given muscle group on ONE day (Bro Split Style) can work but it like has an opportunity cost associated with it 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗘 The sweet spot is generally 2-3 sets for a given exercise in a given session 1 set is fine depending on the context of the programming as a whole but you likely didn’t squeeze all the juice out of the lemon If you preform 4+ sets of a given exercise in a given session, what were you doing the first couple of sets? 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 The intensity you take sets to can GREATLY IMPACT how many total sets you can perform while still allowing for adequate recovery from session to session Generally speaking, it is a good idea to leave about 1 RIR on most exercises to ensure stimulus is robust but fatigue is kept at bay There is one HUGE caveat to that however: If you do not trust your ability to accurately gauge RIR, it is better to just take your sets to 0 RIR/Failure than it is to risk sandbagging sets by leaving an incidental 2, 3, 4+ reps in the tank…just know you will not be able to generate as high a net stimulus throughout the week if you live in this intensity range 𝗥𝗲𝗽 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲/𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 Pick a weight you can do for 5-6ish reps with GOOD-GREAT technique @ the prescribed RIR (should be 0-2 RIR) Once you can hit 7, 8, 9, 10ish reps with the same GOOD-GREAT technique @ the prescribed RIR, increase the load You can weight select on a SET BY SET BASIS — this means in theory some of your sets could be heavier/lighter than others (assuming you’re doing multiple sets of a given exercise on a given day) 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 Chest Mid/upper back Lats Delts Bis Tris Quads Hams Calves Glutes Abs/Traps (maybe)

Dean Turner

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The GREATEST 4x Per Week Workout Plan known to man: UPPER A Exercise 1: Seated/Flat Chest Press Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Seated Low to High Cable Flys — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Neutral Grip — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Seated Machine OHP — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Seated Machine or Dumbbell Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Incline Bench Cable Tricep Push-Downs — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER A Exercise 1: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Seated or Prone Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pendulum or Hack Squats — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: 45 Degree Extensions — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: ADduction Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) UPPER B Exercise 1: Incline Machine Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Pronated Grip — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pec Fly Machine — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Single Arm Lat Pull-Down — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Cable or Machine Lateral Raises — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Cable or Machine Preacher Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Cable or Machine Overhead Tricep Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER B Exercise 1: Seated Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: 45 Degree Extensions or SLDL/RDLs — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) Exercise 5: 45 Degree Leg Press — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Machine Hip Thrusts — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Notes: 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the HIGHER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Not pressed for time -Do not need to decrease your time spent during rest periods in order to fit all of the work in even if selecting the higher number If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the LOWER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Pressed for time -Would need to decrease time spent during rest periods in order to fit all the work in if selecting the higher number 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 If you do NOT trust your ability to gauge RIR accurately, take sets to ~0 RIR/Failure to ensure you’re not sandbagging sets Should you elect to do so, be sure NOT to take any 50/50 reps (reps you’re not sure you’ll get) on exercises like Hack Squats to avoid ending up in a susceptible position 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 3-3+ minutes rest between WORKING sets is ideal. 2 is fine but that is the ABSOLUTE FLOOR!!! 1-2 minutes rest is fine between WARM UP sets

The GREATEST 4x Per Week Workout Plan known to man: UPPER A Exercise 1: Seated/Flat Chest Press Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Seated Low to High Cable Flys — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Neutral Grip — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Seated Machine OHP — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Seated Machine or Dumbbell Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Incline Bench Cable Tricep Push-Downs — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER A Exercise 1: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Seated or Prone Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pendulum or Hack Squats — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: 45 Degree Extensions — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: ADduction Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) UPPER B Exercise 1: Incline Machine Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Pronated Grip — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pec Fly Machine — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Single Arm Lat Pull-Down — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Cable or Machine Lateral Raises — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Cable or Machine Preacher Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Cable or Machine Overhead Tricep Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER B Exercise 1: Seated Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: 45 Degree Extensions or SLDL/RDLs — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) Exercise 5: 45 Degree Leg Press — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Machine Hip Thrusts — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Notes: 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the HIGHER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Not pressed for time -Do not need to decrease your time spent during rest periods in order to fit all of the work in even if selecting the higher number If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the LOWER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Pressed for time -Would need to decrease time spent during rest periods in order to fit all the work in if selecting the higher number 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 If you do NOT trust your ability to gauge RIR accurately, take sets to ~0 RIR/Failure to ensure you’re not sandbagging sets Should you elect to do so, be sure NOT to take any 50/50 reps (reps you’re not sure you’ll get) on exercises like Hack Squats to avoid ending up in a susceptible position 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 3-3+ minutes rest between WORKING sets is ideal. 2 is fine but that is the ABSOLUTE FLOOR!!! 1-2 minutes rest is fine between WARM UP sets

Dean Turner

87,328 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

You should NOT be able to hit 10, 10, 10 or 12, 12, 12 or 8, 8, 8 if you are doing 3 sets of an exercise in a session!!! Declining rep counts across sets of a given exercise (provided weight stays fixed) are a FEATURE of productive resistance training…NOT A BUG!!! Example: If you are doing 3 sets of Flys with 30 lbs and you end up logging that as 30x10,10,10: - 100% chance your first set was an absolute joke as far as proximity to failure goes - 80% chance your second was as well - 50% chance your third was as well You simply should NOT be able to maintain rep performance across sets assuming weight used & RIR/RPE are fixed If I were to do Flys at a given weight for 3 sets, the rep count might end up looking something like 9, 7, 6 This is because I will have actually trained sufficiently hard (0-1ish RIR) on EVERY SET instead of just picking a random ass number and sandbagging the earlier sets to ensure I can maintain that rep performance across all the sets!

You should NOT be able to hit 10, 10, 10 or 12, 12, 12 or 8, 8, 8 if you are doing 3 sets of an exercise in a session!!! Declining rep counts across sets of a given exercise (provided weight stays fixed) are a FEATURE of productive resistance training…NOT A BUG!!! Example: If you are doing 3 sets of Flys with 30 lbs and you end up logging that as 30x10,10,10: - 100% chance your first set was an absolute joke as far as proximity to failure goes - 80% chance your second was as well - 50% chance your third was as well You simply should NOT be able to maintain rep performance across sets assuming weight used & RIR/RPE are fixed If I were to do Flys at a given weight for 3 sets, the rep count might end up looking something like 9, 7, 6 This is because I will have actually trained sufficiently hard (0-1ish RIR) on EVERY SET instead of just picking a random ass number and sandbagging the earlier sets to ensure I can maintain that rep performance across all the sets!

Dean Turner

67,146 Aufrufe • vor 17 Tagen

Hanging leg raises are one of my favourite exercises to build core strength But if you can’t hang or are building up to the hanging variation You can do lying leg raises where you anchor your hands behind your (with straight arms) below heavy dumbbells for example The idea is to press up against the dumbbells with your hands while keeping your (lower) back flat on the ground at all time Your feet don’t touch the ground between reps Perform slow and controlled If straight legs are too hard tuck your knees to your chest 2-3 sets to failure

Hanging leg raises are one of my favourite exercises to build core strength But if you can’t hang or are building up to the hanging variation You can do lying leg raises where you anchor your hands behind your (with straight arms) below heavy dumbbells for example The idea is to press up against the dumbbells with your hands while keeping your (lower) back flat on the ground at all time Your feet don’t touch the ground between reps Perform slow and controlled If straight legs are too hard tuck your knees to your chest 2-3 sets to failure

Tom Coppens

76,411 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

UPPER BODY DAY EXAMPLES If you were to run these Uppers 3-4 days apart…you’d probably make some of the BEST gains of your entire life: UPPER 1 Exercise 1: Sternal Pecs Machine Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Seated Low to High Cable Flys Machine Press — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Neutral Grip — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Seated Machine OHP — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Seated Dumbbell Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Single Arm Tricep Push-Downs — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR UPPER 2 Exercise 1: Clavicular Pecs Machine Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Pronated Grip — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Sternal Pecs Machine Press — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Single Arm Lat Pull-Down — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Cuffed Single Arm Cable Lateral Raises — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Single Arm Preacher Curls — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Overhead Tricep Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR NOTE: If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the HIGHER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Not pressed for time -Training less often (Every Other or 3x Per Week) -Do not need to decrease your time spent during rest periods in order to fit all of the work in even if selecting the higher number If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the LOWER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Pressed for time -Training more often (4x Per Week) -Would need to decrease time spent during rest periods in order to fit all the work in if selecting the higher number

UPPER BODY DAY EXAMPLES If you were to run these Uppers 3-4 days apart…you’d probably make some of the BEST gains of your entire life: UPPER 1 Exercise 1: Sternal Pecs Machine Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Seated Low to High Cable Flys Machine Press — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Neutral Grip — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Seated Machine OHP — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Seated Dumbbell Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Single Arm Tricep Push-Downs — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR UPPER 2 Exercise 1: Clavicular Pecs Machine Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Pronated Grip — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Sternal Pecs Machine Press — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Single Arm Lat Pull-Down — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Cuffed Single Arm Cable Lateral Raises — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Single Arm Preacher Curls — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Overhead Tricep Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR NOTE: If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the HIGHER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Not pressed for time -Training less often (Every Other or 3x Per Week) -Do not need to decrease your time spent during rest periods in order to fit all of the work in even if selecting the higher number If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the LOWER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Pressed for time -Training more often (4x Per Week) -Would need to decrease time spent during rest periods in order to fit all the work in if selecting the higher number

Dean Turner

25,031 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

Upper/Lower Men’s Workout Plan You will NOT find a schedule friendly workout plan that’ll drive TOP TIER results better than this one, gentlemen: UPPER A Exercise 1: Seated/Flat Chest Press Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Seated Low to High Cable Flys — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Neutral Grip — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Seated Machine OHP — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Seated Machine Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Incline Bench Cable Tricep Push-Downs — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER A Exercise 1: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Seated Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pendulum/Hack Squats — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: 45 Degree Extension Machine — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: ADduction Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) UPPER B Exercise 1: Incline Machine Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Pronated Grip — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pec Fly Machine — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Single Arm Lat Pull-Down — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Cuffed Cable Lateral Raises — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Preacher Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Overhead Tricep Extension Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER B Exercise 1: Seated Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: 45 Degree Extension Machine — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) Exercise 5: 45 Degree Leg Press — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Machine Hip Thrusts — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Scheduling Options: 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔 - 𝟰𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Day 1: UPPER A Day 2: LOWER A Day 3: OFF Day 4: UPPER B Day 5: OFF Day 6: LOWER B Day 7: OFF REPEAT 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕 - 𝟰𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Day 1: UPPER A Day 2: LOWER A Day 3: OFF Day 4: UPPER B Day 5: LOWER B Day 6: OFF Day 7: OFF REPEAT 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖 - 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Day 1: UPPER A Day 2: OFF Day 3: LOWER A Day 4: OFF Day 5: UPPER B Day 6: OFF Day 7: LOWER B Day 8: OFF REPEAT 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗 - 𝟯𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Week 1 - UPPER A / OFF / LOWER A / OFF / UPPER B / OFF / OFF Week 2 - LOWER B / OFF / UPPER A / OFF / LOWER A / OFF / OFF Week 3 - UPPER B / OFF / LOWER B / OFF / UPPER A / OFF / OFF Week 4 - LOWER A / OFF / UPPER B / OFF / LOWER B / OFF / OFF REPEAT Notes: 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the HIGHER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Not pressed for time -Training less often (Every Other or 3x Per Week) -Do not need to decrease your time spent during rest periods in order to fit all of the work in even if selecting the higher number If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the LOWER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Pressed for time -Training more often (4x Per Week) -Would need to decrease time spent during rest periods in order to fit all the work in if selecting the higher number 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 If you do NOT trust your ability to gauge RIR accurately, take sets to ~0 RIR/Failure to ensure you’re not sandbagging sets Should you elect to do so, be sure NOT to take any 50/50 reps (reps you’re not sure you’ll get) on exercises like Hack Squats to avoid ending up in a susceptible position Continued in post below…

Upper/Lower Men’s Workout Plan You will NOT find a schedule friendly workout plan that’ll drive TOP TIER results better than this one, gentlemen: UPPER A Exercise 1: Seated/Flat Chest Press Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Seated Low to High Cable Flys — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Neutral Grip — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Seated Machine OHP — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Seated Machine Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Incline Bench Cable Tricep Push-Downs — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER A Exercise 1: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Seated Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pendulum/Hack Squats — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: 45 Degree Extension Machine — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: ADduction Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) UPPER B Exercise 1: Incline Machine Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Chest Supported Machine Rows w/ Pronated Grip — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: Pec Fly Machine — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Single Arm Lat Pull-Down — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 5: Cuffed Cable Lateral Raises — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Preacher Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Overhead Tricep Extension Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 8: Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls w/ Upper Arm Support — 1-2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR LOWER B Exercise 1: Seated Leg Curls — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 2: Leg Extensions — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 3: 45 Degree Extension Machine — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 4: Calf Press on Leg Press — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR (Partial reps from the dorsiflexed position to the neutral foot position) Exercise 5: 45 Degree Leg Press — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 6: Ab Crunch Machine — 2-3x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Exercise 7: Machine Hip Thrusts — 2x5-10 @ 0-1 RIR Scheduling Options: 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔 - 𝟰𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Day 1: UPPER A Day 2: LOWER A Day 3: OFF Day 4: UPPER B Day 5: OFF Day 6: LOWER B Day 7: OFF REPEAT 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕 - 𝟰𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Day 1: UPPER A Day 2: LOWER A Day 3: OFF Day 4: UPPER B Day 5: LOWER B Day 6: OFF Day 7: OFF REPEAT 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖 - 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Day 1: UPPER A Day 2: OFF Day 3: LOWER A Day 4: OFF Day 5: UPPER B Day 6: OFF Day 7: LOWER B Day 8: OFF REPEAT 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗 - 𝟯𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Week 1 - UPPER A / OFF / LOWER A / OFF / UPPER B / OFF / OFF Week 2 - LOWER B / OFF / UPPER A / OFF / LOWER A / OFF / OFF Week 3 - UPPER B / OFF / LOWER B / OFF / UPPER A / OFF / OFF Week 4 - LOWER A / OFF / UPPER B / OFF / LOWER B / OFF / OFF REPEAT Notes: 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the HIGHER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Not pressed for time -Training less often (Every Other or 3x Per Week) -Do not need to decrease your time spent during rest periods in order to fit all of the work in even if selecting the higher number If you see an exercise with a VARIABLE set count listed (Ex: 2-3x5-10), you should do the LOWER NUMBER in the event that you are some combination of: -Pressed for time -Training more often (4x Per Week) -Would need to decrease time spent during rest periods in order to fit all the work in if selecting the higher number 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 If you do NOT trust your ability to gauge RIR accurately, take sets to ~0 RIR/Failure to ensure you’re not sandbagging sets Should you elect to do so, be sure NOT to take any 50/50 reps (reps you’re not sure you’ll get) on exercises like Hack Squats to avoid ending up in a susceptible position Continued in post below…

Dean Turner

35,651 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

🏠 CHEST DAY – At-Home Execution Breakdown Chest doesn’t grow from reps. It grows from controlled tension. Today’s focus: activating both the clavicular head (upper chest) and sternal head (mid/lower chest) of the pec major while stabilizing through the anterior deltoids and triceps. 🔹 1. Dumbbell Flat Press 4–5 sets (bulk) / 3–4 sets (tone) 10–12 reps • Feet planted. • Shoulder blades retracted (pinch them into the bench). • Lower dumbbells 2–3 seconds until elbows hit ~90°. • Press up and slightly inward to increase pec engagement. • Do NOT lock elbows hard at the top — keep tension on chest. 👉 Cue: “Drive your biceps toward each other.” ⸻ 🔹 2. Incline Dumbbell Press Targets upper chest. • Bench at 30–45° (not too steep). • Keep chest lifted, ribs down. • Lower with control. • Press up on a slight arc — not straight vertical. 👉 If you feel it mostly in shoulders, lower the incline. ⸻ 🔹 3. Cable Chest Fly Isolation movement. • Set cables at mid-chest height. • Soft bend in elbows (don’t turn it into a press). • Stretch fully — let pec fibers lengthen. • Bring handles together and squeeze 1–2 seconds at midline. 👉 Think “hug a tree” not “push forward.” ⸻ 🔹 4. Chest Press Machine Controlled overload. • Keep lower back slightly arched. • Chest up. • Slow eccentric (3 sec down). • Drive through palms, not shoulders. 👉 Stop 1–2 reps before form breaks if bulking. 👉 Go to near failure if toning. ⸻ 🔹 5. Push-Up Finisher Burnout set. • Hands slightly wider than shoulders. • Lower chest to floor with control. • Core tight, glutes engaged. • Push until 1–2 reps shy of failure. ⸻ 📊 Programming Guide 🔸 Toning → 3–4 sets, 10–12 reps, last set near failure 🔸 Bulking → 4–5 sets, progressive overload weekly 🔸 Rest: 60–90 sec 🔸 Tempo: Control the negative. Explode the positive. Muscle responds to tension, not ego. If you train at home, there’s no excuse. Save this for your next chest day. If you want your at-home setup programmed specifically for YOUR physique goals, tap in.

🏠 CHEST DAY – At-Home Execution Breakdown Chest doesn’t grow from reps. It grows from controlled tension. Today’s focus: activating both the clavicular head (upper chest) and sternal head (mid/lower chest) of the pec major while stabilizing through the anterior deltoids and triceps. 🔹 1. Dumbbell Flat Press 4–5 sets (bulk) / 3–4 sets (tone) 10–12 reps • Feet planted. • Shoulder blades retracted (pinch them into the bench). • Lower dumbbells 2–3 seconds until elbows hit ~90°. • Press up and slightly inward to increase pec engagement. • Do NOT lock elbows hard at the top — keep tension on chest. 👉 Cue: “Drive your biceps toward each other.” ⸻ 🔹 2. Incline Dumbbell Press Targets upper chest. • Bench at 30–45° (not too steep). • Keep chest lifted, ribs down. • Lower with control. • Press up on a slight arc — not straight vertical. 👉 If you feel it mostly in shoulders, lower the incline. ⸻ 🔹 3. Cable Chest Fly Isolation movement. • Set cables at mid-chest height. • Soft bend in elbows (don’t turn it into a press). • Stretch fully — let pec fibers lengthen. • Bring handles together and squeeze 1–2 seconds at midline. 👉 Think “hug a tree” not “push forward.” ⸻ 🔹 4. Chest Press Machine Controlled overload. • Keep lower back slightly arched. • Chest up. • Slow eccentric (3 sec down). • Drive through palms, not shoulders. 👉 Stop 1–2 reps before form breaks if bulking. 👉 Go to near failure if toning. ⸻ 🔹 5. Push-Up Finisher Burnout set. • Hands slightly wider than shoulders. • Lower chest to floor with control. • Core tight, glutes engaged. • Push until 1–2 reps shy of failure. ⸻ 📊 Programming Guide 🔸 Toning → 3–4 sets, 10–12 reps, last set near failure 🔸 Bulking → 4–5 sets, progressive overload weekly 🔸 Rest: 60–90 sec 🔸 Tempo: Control the negative. Explode the positive. Muscle responds to tension, not ego. If you train at home, there’s no excuse. Save this for your next chest day. If you want your at-home setup programmed specifically for YOUR physique goals, tap in.

Y A V

1,285,505 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

You can trick your body to lift more than you normally can Because of this, I do it every session on my personal training, which I’ve shared through my Super Set program. It’s called Post Action Potentiation (PAP) and it’s a temporary state where your muscles and nervous system are activated and operated in a heightened state It’s all about ramping up to reach this state and I use 3 steps to get there. Stage 1: bodybuilding exercises, low effort and longer durations. Think bicep curls, reverse flys sets of 12-20. Perfect for the first exercise/set scheme of the day. But it’s not enough to get to that true state of potentiation. We need more. Stage 2: You’ve got some blood flowing, you’re warm up and starting your primary exercise of the day like bench press. Your warm up sets are ramping up with low to moderate weight paired with high effort. This starts really recruiting those bigger stronger type II motor units. Remember you don’t need the reps near failure to recruit type II motor units, you just need effort. Stage 2 is great but we can go even deeper Stage 3: These are the working sets. You are pairing heavier weight with high effort. The magic is doing it without taking on fatigue. My programming and coaching notes guide you. Each set sets you up for the next, allowing you to end on a max set of some kind. Then every exercise and set after that you’re able to lift more than normal. You’ve reached this state of potentiation and you ride the wave down Super Sets uses 2 more secondary strength exercises followed by single joint bodybuilding exercises. We squeeze the juice completely The training split for Super Sets is one muscle group per day, you can run it 4-7 times per week.

You can trick your body to lift more than you normally can Because of this, I do it every session on my personal training, which I’ve shared through my Super Set program. It’s called Post Action Potentiation (PAP) and it’s a temporary state where your muscles and nervous system are activated and operated in a heightened state It’s all about ramping up to reach this state and I use 3 steps to get there. Stage 1: bodybuilding exercises, low effort and longer durations. Think bicep curls, reverse flys sets of 12-20. Perfect for the first exercise/set scheme of the day. But it’s not enough to get to that true state of potentiation. We need more. Stage 2: You’ve got some blood flowing, you’re warm up and starting your primary exercise of the day like bench press. Your warm up sets are ramping up with low to moderate weight paired with high effort. This starts really recruiting those bigger stronger type II motor units. Remember you don’t need the reps near failure to recruit type II motor units, you just need effort. Stage 2 is great but we can go even deeper Stage 3: These are the working sets. You are pairing heavier weight with high effort. The magic is doing it without taking on fatigue. My programming and coaching notes guide you. Each set sets you up for the next, allowing you to end on a max set of some kind. Then every exercise and set after that you’re able to lift more than normal. You’ve reached this state of potentiation and you ride the wave down Super Sets uses 2 more secondary strength exercises followed by single joint bodybuilding exercises. We squeeze the juice completely The training split for Super Sets is one muscle group per day, you can run it 4-7 times per week.

Official Strength Debates

12,380 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Strong Glutes stabilize our lower backs and make us more powerful. Your long sitting hours deprive them of energy, making you vulnerable to chronic pain and instability. Training them is a must in this day and age. This Glute-boosting routine unleashes their potential: The strategic pauses during the exercises are magic for the growth and strengthening of your body's most powerful muscles. You'll get the best results if you use weights. Day 1: Squats [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Go as low as your body allows Unilateral Hip Bridge, Foot Elevated [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] *Do these flat if you lack the strength to elevate your foot.* Cossack Squats [ [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Day 2 (48-72 hours later) Drop Reverse Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Unilateral Hip Thrusts [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] Side Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg] Enjoy the power and postural benefits of stronger glutes. You won't regret putting in the effort. Enjoy!

Strong Glutes stabilize our lower backs and make us more powerful. Your long sitting hours deprive them of energy, making you vulnerable to chronic pain and instability. Training them is a must in this day and age. This Glute-boosting routine unleashes their potential: The strategic pauses during the exercises are magic for the growth and strengthening of your body's most powerful muscles. You'll get the best results if you use weights. Day 1: Squats [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Go as low as your body allows Unilateral Hip Bridge, Foot Elevated [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] Do these flat if you lack the strength to elevate your foot. Cossack Squats [ [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Day 2 (48-72 hours later) Drop Reverse Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Unilateral Hip Thrusts [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] Side Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg] Enjoy the power and postural benefits of stronger glutes. You won't regret putting in the effort. Enjoy!

Alex Bernier

410,238 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

Here’s a killer At-Home Lowerbody workout 💥 For warmup, start with 3 sets of walking lunges and then proceed to 2 sets of body weight goblet squats. •Working Sets: Goblet squats : 3 sets of 12- 15 reps (for the foot placement if you have access to a weight plate, that’s most preferred. I only had small dumbbells). Jump squats (4 sets of 10 reps) superset straight into, wall-sits (4 sets of 30 second holds). Romanian deadlift (3 sets of 12-15 reps) superset straight into body weight, Good-mornings (3 sets of 15 reps, if you have access to barbells or weight bags you can add weight for maximum intensity) Sumo squat : 3-4 sets of 15 reps. If you have access to a variety of weights, incorporate progressive overload on every exercise by increasing weight with each set up to your heaviest. Also make sure to control your reps on both the concentric and eccentric movement for the utmost strain. For more fitness content check my fitness page on IG

Here’s a killer At-Home Lowerbody workout 💥 For warmup, start with 3 sets of walking lunges and then proceed to 2 sets of body weight goblet squats. •Working Sets: Goblet squats : 3 sets of 12- 15 reps (for the foot placement if you have access to a weight plate, that’s most preferred. I only had small dumbbells). Jump squats (4 sets of 10 reps) superset straight into, wall-sits (4 sets of 30 second holds). Romanian deadlift (3 sets of 12-15 reps) superset straight into body weight, Good-mornings (3 sets of 15 reps, if you have access to barbells or weight bags you can add weight for maximum intensity) Sumo squat : 3-4 sets of 15 reps. If you have access to a variety of weights, incorporate progressive overload on every exercise by increasing weight with each set up to your heaviest. Also make sure to control your reps on both the concentric and eccentric movement for the utmost strain. For more fitness content check my fitness page on IG

Faustina Thobakgale

296,883 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

We’re back with another great ladder rep-scheme workout! 💪🪜 Add volume to your workouts while getting some serious strength work done and adapting to managing your fatigue. You will only climb the ladder as far as you are physically able. As you progress, you can add additional reps to the ladder. Perform three rounds of a 1-to-4 rep ladder on the following three exercises: kettlebell swing kettlebell goblet squat kettlebell goblet lunges (per leg) The sequence looks like: 1 rep of kettlebell swing + 1 rep of goblet squat + 1 rep of lunge per leg, then 2 reps of kettlebell swings + 2 reps of kettlebell goblet squats + 2 reps of lunges per leg, then 3 reps of kettlebell swings + 3 reps of goblet squats + 3 reps of lunges per leg, then 4 reps of kettlebell swings + 4 reps of kettlebell goblet squats + 4 reps of kettlebell lunges per leg. Once you get to 4, rest for 90 seconds before repeating for two more rounds. As you progress, work your way up to performing a 1-to-10 rep ladder with these exercises. Let us know how your legs feel! #Workout #WorkoutWednesday #MPC2023 #MPC #MyPeakChallenge #SamHeughan

We’re back with another great ladder rep-scheme workout! 💪🪜 Add volume to your workouts while getting some serious strength work done and adapting to managing your fatigue. You will only climb the ladder as far as you are physically able. As you progress, you can add additional reps to the ladder. Perform three rounds of a 1-to-4 rep ladder on the following three exercises: kettlebell swing kettlebell goblet squat kettlebell goblet lunges (per leg) The sequence looks like: 1 rep of kettlebell swing + 1 rep of goblet squat + 1 rep of lunge per leg, then 2 reps of kettlebell swings + 2 reps of kettlebell goblet squats + 2 reps of lunges per leg, then 3 reps of kettlebell swings + 3 reps of goblet squats + 3 reps of lunges per leg, then 4 reps of kettlebell swings + 4 reps of kettlebell goblet squats + 4 reps of kettlebell lunges per leg. Once you get to 4, rest for 90 seconds before repeating for two more rounds. As you progress, work your way up to performing a 1-to-10 rep ladder with these exercises. Let us know how your legs feel! #Workout #WorkoutWednesday #MPC2023 #MPC #MyPeakChallenge #SamHeughan

My Peak Challenge

56,770 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

Example of a true working set... You’re probably doing way more sets than you need Trust me ⁠ Back in high school and college, I would lift 7 days a week, doing anywhere from 30 to 50 sets per day I used to think those 30-50 sets were the key to growth, but over time, I realized that most of those weren’t true working sets ⁠ Here’s the thing... If you can do 4 sets of 8 reps with the same weight each set, you’re probably not pushing yourself hard enough A true working set should leave you near failure within the target rep range ⁠ For example, let’s say your plan calls for 2 sets of 6-8 reps After a few warm up sets, you try 135 lbs and hit 8 reps, but you know you could have done 6 more That’s still a warm up set since you’re not reaching failure in the 6-8 rep range You’d then go up to 145 lbs and aim to fail around 6-8 reps If 145 still feels too light, that’s another warm up set You keep going up in weight until you find the load that challenges you to fail within that 6-8 range If you don’t have a spotter, leaving one or two reps in the tank is okay ⁠ This is where true muscle growth happens, by pushing close to your limit Sleep and diet is actually where muscle growth occurs but you never push yourself hard enough in the gym and give your body a reason to grow, hypertrophy will never happen The gym is just the stimulus to give the muscle a reason to grow We then get bigger through sleep and diet ⁠ Back to the working sets... For example, in the video, I hit 540 lbs for 8 reps on this hack squat Looking back, I feel I had one or two reps left, but it’s a solid starting point and it was a new PR for me at the time The next week, I would aim for 540 for 9-10 reps or bump up the weight to 545-550 and try to hit 8 reps aka progressive overload ⁠ I typically keep my quad and hamstring workouts separate and do only about 4-7 sets per muscle group, but each set is intense, and I’m struggling by the last few reps on each set ⁠ Give this approach a shot, and I promise you won’t need nearly as many sets as you think

Example of a true working set... You’re probably doing way more sets than you need Trust me ⁠ Back in high school and college, I would lift 7 days a week, doing anywhere from 30 to 50 sets per day I used to think those 30-50 sets were the key to growth, but over time, I realized that most of those weren’t true working sets ⁠ Here’s the thing... If you can do 4 sets of 8 reps with the same weight each set, you’re probably not pushing yourself hard enough A true working set should leave you near failure within the target rep range ⁠ For example, let’s say your plan calls for 2 sets of 6-8 reps After a few warm up sets, you try 135 lbs and hit 8 reps, but you know you could have done 6 more That’s still a warm up set since you’re not reaching failure in the 6-8 rep range You’d then go up to 145 lbs and aim to fail around 6-8 reps If 145 still feels too light, that’s another warm up set You keep going up in weight until you find the load that challenges you to fail within that 6-8 range If you don’t have a spotter, leaving one or two reps in the tank is okay ⁠ This is where true muscle growth happens, by pushing close to your limit Sleep and diet is actually where muscle growth occurs but you never push yourself hard enough in the gym and give your body a reason to grow, hypertrophy will never happen The gym is just the stimulus to give the muscle a reason to grow We then get bigger through sleep and diet ⁠ Back to the working sets... For example, in the video, I hit 540 lbs for 8 reps on this hack squat Looking back, I feel I had one or two reps left, but it’s a solid starting point and it was a new PR for me at the time The next week, I would aim for 540 for 9-10 reps or bump up the weight to 545-550 and try to hit 8 reps aka progressive overload ⁠ I typically keep my quad and hamstring workouts separate and do only about 4-7 sets per muscle group, but each set is intense, and I’m struggling by the last few reps on each set ⁠ Give this approach a shot, and I promise you won’t need nearly as many sets as you think

Bailey Schober | Men’s Fitness & Nutrition Coach

23,353 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

The biggest leak in many people's postures is the rear muscles of the legs. They should be powerful, but long-seated days drain their strength and leave you without vital support. These 4 exercises will patch the leak. Do one 2x/week and watch your posture rise again: 1 - Lying Hyperextension (0:05) 3 x 8-10 This variation is a great place to start. - Lying on your stomach. - Lift both legs off the floor as high as possible without swinging. - Hold for 3 seconds at the top 2 - Bench Hyperextension (0:12) 3 x 8-10 This variation is great because you get a better stretch than on the floor. You can use the end of a couch or the corner of your bed instead of a bench. 3 - Bench Frog Hyperextension (0:18) 3 x 8-10 The Frog variation has both of your feet flat against each other. This position changes how your muscles execute the motion. Your glutes and hamstrings work more intensely. 4 - Weighted Bench Hyperextensions (0:24) 3 x 8-10 Add weight once you are comfortable enough to do full sets of the bodyweight variation. You'll get much better results. Your glutes and hamstrings will respond kindly and provide more postural support. // Keeping your Glutes and Hamstrings strong is essential to withstand the 21st century. Use the exercises above to protect your posture and quality of life.

The biggest leak in many people's postures is the rear muscles of the legs. They should be powerful, but long-seated days drain their strength and leave you without vital support. These 4 exercises will patch the leak. Do one 2x/week and watch your posture rise again: 1 - Lying Hyperextension (0:05) 3 x 8-10 This variation is a great place to start. - Lying on your stomach. - Lift both legs off the floor as high as possible without swinging. - Hold for 3 seconds at the top 2 - Bench Hyperextension (0:12) 3 x 8-10 This variation is great because you get a better stretch than on the floor. You can use the end of a couch or the corner of your bed instead of a bench. 3 - Bench Frog Hyperextension (0:18) 3 x 8-10 The Frog variation has both of your feet flat against each other. This position changes how your muscles execute the motion. Your glutes and hamstrings work more intensely. 4 - Weighted Bench Hyperextensions (0:24) 3 x 8-10 Add weight once you are comfortable enough to do full sets of the bodyweight variation. You'll get much better results. Your glutes and hamstrings will respond kindly and provide more postural support. // Keeping your Glutes and Hamstrings strong is essential to withstand the 21st century. Use the exercises above to protect your posture and quality of life.

Alex Bernier

256,639 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren