DAY 1. DB PUSH
CHEST & SHOULDERS
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Increase weight every set
Pick a starting weight for the first set of 12
Then increase for the next set of 10
Increase again for the final et of 8
If you cant hit the target reps, lower weight next workout.
Focus on progressive overload each session.
Pick a weight that you can do 8 reps of
Then push for 10 reps
Then push for 12 reps, once you hit 12 up the weight.
Repeat
If you cant do 8 reps, lower the weight until you can.
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Warm up each target muscle before every session
12 reps @50% effort (If your working set is 20kg, warm up with 10kg)
8 reps @60% effort (If your working set is 20kg, warm up with 12kg)
4 reps @70% effort (If your working set is 20kg, warm up with 14kg)
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DB = dumbbell
SA = single arm
SL = single leg
drop set = finisher set immediately after working set at a lighter weight
partial reps = 1/3 - 2/3 of full range of motion
superset = 2 exercise performed together, one after the other
EXERCISE 1.
Incline DB Chest Press
SETS: 3 + dropset (-30%)
REPS: Build up to max working weight
Set 1. 10-12 Reps / Set 2. 8-10 Reps / Set 3. 6-8 Reps + drop set, aiming for 6+ more reps
REST: 120 seconds between sets
ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE: Decline Push-ups
EXERCISE 2.
Flat DB Chest Press
SETS: 3 + dropset (-30%)
REPS: Build up to max working weight
Set 1. 10-12 Reps / Set 2. 8-10 Reps / Set 3. 6-8 Reps + drop set, aiming for 6+ more reps
REST: 120 seconds between sets
ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE: Push-ups
EXERCISE 3.
Incline DB Chest Flys
SETS: 3 + dropset (-30%)
REPS: Pyramid up, increasing weight each set
Set 1. 15 Reps / Set 2. 12-15 Reps / Set 3. 8-10 Reps + drop set, aiming for 10+ more reps
REST: 60 seconds between sets
ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE: DB Floor Chest Flys
EXERCISE 4.
(SUPERSET)
Seated DB Lateral Raises
SETS: 3
REPS: 12-15
REST: 20 seconds between sets
ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE: Standing DB Side Raises
EXERCISE 5.
(SUPERSET)
Standing DB Lateral Raises
SETS: 3
REPS: 12-15
REST: 120 seconds between sets
ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE: Banded Lateral Raise
EXERCISE 6.
(SUPERSET)
Seated Rear DB Flys
SETS: 3
REPS: 12-15
REST: 20 seconds between sets
ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE: DB Bent Over Flys
EXERCISE 7.
(SUPERSET)
Banded Pull Aparts
SETS: 3
REPS: 15-20
REST: 60 seconds between sets
ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE: Incline DB Rear Delt Fly