Lean Muscle Diet (Summer diet plan)

This diet is preferably for a male 200 lb bodybuilder. 

meal 1- 6 egg whites or 8 oz chicken breast

1 cup oatmeal with cinnamon

meal 2- 6 oz lean ground turkey or 8 oz chicken breast

1 cup oatmeal with cinnamon or 6 oz brown rice

meal 3- 6 oz chicken breast or 2 cans tuna fish ( low fat mayo 1 tablespoon or 2 tablespoons hummus)

1 yogurt (preferably greek yogurt)

1 banana

your choice serving of vegetables ( I personally love zucchini slices or broccoli)

meal 4- 2 scoops iso100 protein powder or 8 oz chicken breast

4 oz sweet potato

your choice of vegetables

meal 5- 6 oz chicken breast

side of vegetables and/or green beans

1 tablespoon coconut butter or almond butter

16 week powerlifting competition cycle program

Monday- Chest+ Back

Bench Press- work up to a heavy 5 rep max or a heavy 3 rep max
Stability Benching with kettlebells on barbell- couple sets of 1
6 sets of 1 bench press- work on technique (roughly 80-90 percent of 1 rep max)
4-5 sets dumbbell decline bench - 50 reps  I chose to do 5 sets of 10
Heavy Barbell Rows- 3-5 sets of 5
T-Bar rows- 3- 5 sets of 10-6 reps
2 sets heavy power cleans (1-2 rep max)
Side bends- 1 set of 15 to failure
weighted planks- 1 set until failure

Tuesday- Shoulders +tris  (short workout)

Standing Military or dumbbell military press- work up to heavy set of 5 or 3. 
2 hypertrophy sets of 8 reps
Close Grip Bench- 2 sets of 8 reps
2 sets heavy dumbbell snatch (1-2 rep max)
Side bends- 1 set of 15 to failure
weighted planks- 1 set until failure

Wednesday or Thursday- (either or is fine I prefer Wednesday) Deadlift/ Upper body day
Speed Squats with bands- 6-8 sets of 1
Speed Deadlifts off a deficit with bands 6-8 sets of 1
Incline Bench- 1 set until failure (stay between 8-3 rep range)
decline bench- 1 set until failure (stay between 8-3 rep range)
shoulder front raise- 2 sets of 8
2 sets hammer curls- GO HEAVY
1 set until failure of chin-ups
Side bends- 1 set of 15 to failure
weighted planks- 1 set until failure

Saturday- Legs
Either heavy front squat, low bar squat, or high bar squat, or pause squat
work up to a heavy set of 5-1 reps (I pick what I want to do day of)
2 hypertrophy sets of pause squat of 8 reps
heavy glute ham bridges- work up to 5 rep max
calf raises- 2 sets of 15
single leg squats
1 set of good morning if I feel up to it until failure - roughly 10 reps
1 set of heavy power cleans

I go by feel for mosr of this workout.  If I can go heavier I will, if I have to back off or DE-LOAD I will do that.  On leg day I just basically pick what I want to do.  Usually I rotate between the 3 exercises and I do pause squats as my hypertrophy exercises.  On deadlift day I do those speed deadlifts 2 out of every 3 weeks and if I feel up to it I max out every third week.  Same thing with bench press or shoulder day.  I will go lighter if necessary but I feel like I can hit a PR and max out I will.  I do not use bands every week with squats, only when my joints are ready. 

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The base strength program

This program is designed for the beginner lifter who is just trying to gain size and strength.  This workout is designed around somebody who has 315 bs, max squat, max bench of 275 lbs, and max deadlift of 405 lbs. 

Monday- Squat 4 sets of 8 with 75% of max.  235 lbs.  Every week that these 4 sets are completed without failure the weight must go up the following workout.  245 would be the next weight to be done.   - Deadlift- Work up to a heavy 5 rep max.  It should look like this.  135 x 5 185 x 3 225 x2 315x 1 and then go for whatever will be a very difficult 5.  Use this weight for 2 more sets following,  As long a you hit your number of reps on the first set the next deadlift session of 5a the weight bumps up.  Lets say you wanted to get 365 for 5 reps.  You did.  Plus you did two more sets after that looked something like this.  365 for 5 365 for 4 last set 365 for 4 again.  The next workout you will start with 375.  Do the exact same thing.  Every set you hit as many reps as possible though.  If you can do 375 for 5 all 3 sets that great.  Next time you start with 385. Standing Shoulder Press- 5 sets of 5 with 75% of max.  Every tme you complete all 5 sets for 5 reps you bump up 10 lbs on the following week.  Lets say you do 185 5x5 the following shoulder workout you will do 195.  Power Cleans- work up to 1 heavy 3 rep max set.  If you do 185 for 3 and that is what you are aiming for, following power clean workout you will try 190 for 3.  ABS (SIDE BENDS)- Heavy side bends, these will keep your stability whle youre squatting.  3 sets of 6 reps.  Do them heavy and push for more weight every workout. 

Wednesday- Deadlift  4 sets of 8 reps with 75 % of max.  Every week that these 4 sets are completed without failure the weght must go up following workout.   Lets say you did 365 for 4 sets of 8.  Next workout of 8s you will do 375.  Squat- Work up to a heavy 5 rep max just like on mondays deadift routine.  You will be doing this weight for 3 sets and then bumping up weight next week if you hit your desried weight on the first set.  Bench Press- 5 sets of 5 with 75% of max.  If you hit your weight for all 5 sets then tou will be moving up weight following bench workout.  Same thing as standing shoulder press on monday.  ABS (SIDE BENDS) 3 heavy sets Hammer Curls-2 sets of 6 reps.  Go heavy.... BALLS TO THE WALL.  FUCK FORM, IT DOESNT MATTER.  Swing the weight up and get as much weight on the dumbbell as possible.

Friday- Squat- Use a rep scheme of 6-5-4.  The first set will be 80% of your max  Start with this weight and then after each set put a 5 b plate on each side.  Every week that you complete all 3 of these lifts without failure, you will bump up 5 lbs on each side the next time you start.  For example, lest say the first set you do 275 for 6, then the next set is 285 for 5 then last set is 295 for 4.  When you hit all of these numbers the next workout you will start with 285 then go to 295 then go to 305. 
Deadlift- 2 SETS OF 8 REPS.  BALLS TO THE WALL.  Go for an extremely difficult 8 rep max  As much as you can do, and then following set try to get 8 reps again with the same weight.  Every time you hit 8 reps on the first set the following workout you will start heavier.  Lets say you want to hit 265 for 8 and you do, following workout you will do 275 for 2 sets of 8.
Close Grip Bench-  Work up to a heavy triple.  Do 3 sets of 3 with this weight if possible.  Lets say you are aiming for 275 for 3 that day.  When you hit it on the first set, use the same weight on the 2nd and 3rd set and try to do 3 res each time.  ALWAYS INCREASE WEIGHT.
BARBELL ROWS (YATES ROWS)- THESE ARE MEANT TO BE DONE HEAVY- LOAD UP THE BAR, FUCK TECHNIQUE GET WEIGHT ON THE BAR.  THIS IS AN ACCESSORY MOVEMENT.  5 sets of 5 reps.  I do 455 for 5 sets of 5 with this.  I have a 630 deadlift.  Adjust your numbers appropriately.  ABS (SIDE BENDS- 3 sets of 8 reps

THIS WORKOUT IS DESIGNED AS A POWERBUIDING WORKOUT.  You will get big and strong doing this.  It is A SQUAT DOMINANT DEADIFT DOMINANT WORKOUT.  IT IS MEANT TO GET YOUR SQUAT UP FIRST THEN DEADLIFT THEN BENCH PRESS. 

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Gorilla Workout

Day 1 Chest/ Shoulders

Incline Barbell Bench (Follow Percentages)
Dumbbell Incline Bench 4 sets of 6-4 reps
Decline Bench or Dips 3 sets 10-6 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press 2 sets 15-10 reps (squeeze tight)
2 set front raise
1 set side laterals
2 sets of power cleans
Heavy Ab Workout

Day 2 Legs/ Back

Squat (Follow Percentages)
Wide Stance Good Mornings 2 sets 10-6 reps
Leg Press 3 sets 15-10 reps
Glute Ham Raise or Stiff Leg Deadlift 2 sets 10-6 reps
Speed Deadlifts 6 sets of 1 ( 65 percent of max)
Single Leg Squats 3 sets of 8
Dumbbell Row- 2 sets of 10-6 reps
Heavy Ab Workout

Day 3 Arms

Standing Military Press 5x5 or Close Grip Bench 5x5
Seated Military Press 3 sets 10-6 or Close Grip Bench 10-8-6-4
^^^^Pick one Military Press than a Close Grip second or Close Grip first and Military Press 2nd
Heavy Ab Workout
Pin Presses 3 sets of 6-4 reps (shorter rest period) 
Decline or Incline Close Grip Bench 3 sets 8-4 reps
Heavy Hammer Curls 2 sets of 6-4 reps
Chinups 1 set til failure

Day 4 Back/Legs

Deadlift (follow Percentages)
Speed Deadlifts off a deficit (1 inch or 2 inch) 8 sets of 3 50% max (optional)
Barbell Rows 3 sets of 6 reps
Front Squats 2 sets of 5 reps
Dumbbell Rows/T- Bar Rows/ Seated Rows/ or Lat Pulldowns 2 sets of 10-6 reps
Wide Stance Good mornings 2 sets of 6-4 reps
1 set of power cleans until failure
Heavy Ab Workout

Percentages

Week 1- 1st set- 75% of max (5 reps) 2nd set- 80% of max (5 reps) 3rd set- 85% of max (5 reps)
Week 2- 1st set- 80% of max (3 reps) 2nd set- 85% of max (3 reps) 3rd set- 90% of max (3 reps)
Week 3- 1st set-75% of max (5 reps) 2nd set- 85% of max (3 reps) 3rd set- 95% of max (1 rep)
Week 4- You decide!! either DE LOAD workout 3 sets of 5, 60%, then 65%, then 70%
OR Max out....Pyramid up doing singles, then pyramid down doing reps for example....
135x 5 185x2 225x1 245x1 (245 was what you did for a 1rm for the day) now pyramid down
225 for 3-4 reps, then 185 for 7-10 reps, then 135 for 15-10 reps
OR REPEAT CYCLE STARTING FROM WEEK 1

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The Growth Workout (Raw Strength, Some Hypertrophy)

Day 1- Chest and Shoulder Press Movement

Rotate Each week with Percentages from Waves

Bench Press- 4 sets of 4 at 82%                                                                 

                1 set rep out

Dynamic Bench- 6 sets of 3 at 65%                                                           

Standing Military Press- 7 sets of 2 at 88 %                                           

                1 set rep out

Chest Accessory Exercise - 3 sets 10-6 reps

Rack Press- 2 sets 10-6 reps

Chest Accessory Exercise - 3 sets 10-6 reps

Power Clean- 4 sets of 4 at 82 %                                                                               

1 set explosive single leg squats until failure (optional)

Rotator Cuff Work- 2 sets

Heavy Abs

Day 2- Legs and Lower Back

Rotate Each week with Percentages from Waves

Squats- 4 sets of 4 at 83%                                                                            

                1 set rep out

Dynamic Box Squat- 6 sets of 3 at 65%                                   

One Leg Squats- 5 sets

Hamstring Accessory Lift- 5 sets 15-6 reps

Quadricep Accessory Lift- 3 sets 10-6 reps

Calf Accessory Exercise- 5 sets 20-12 reps

Lower Back Accessory Exercise- 3 sets 10-6 reps

Power Clean- 1 set until failure (10-6 reps)

1 set explosive single leg squats until failure (optional)

Rotator Cuff Work- 2 sets

Heavy Abs

Day 3- Triceps, Biceps, and Shoulder Raise and fly Movement

Close Grip Bench- 7 sets of 2 at 88%                                                                       

                1 set rep out

Chin Ups- 3 sets until failure or Barbell Curls- 3 sets 10-6

Tricep Accessory Lift- 4 sets 10-8-6-4

Front Raise- 1 set until failure 12-8 reps

Hammer Curls- 2 sets 10-6 reps

Dumbbell Fly- 1 set until failure 10-6 reps

Side Raise- 1 set until failure 12-8 reps

Rear Lateral Raise- 1 set until failure 12-8 reps

Power Clean- 7 sets of 2 at 88 %                                                                                               

1 set explosive single leg squats until failure (optional)

Rotator Cuff Work- 2 sets

Heavy Abs

Day 4- Back and Traps

Deadlift- 4 sets of 4 reps 83%                                                                     

                1 set rep out

Dynamic Deadlift- 6 sets of 3 reps 65%                                                                  

Pullups or Chinups- 3 sets until failure

Back Accessory Exercise- 3 sets 15-8

Trap Accessory Exercise- 2 sets 15-8 reps

Back Accessory Exercise- 3 sets 15-8 reps

Trap Accessory Exercise- 2 sets 15- 8 reps

Power Clean- 1 set until failure (10-6 reps)

1 set explosive single leg squats until failure (optional)

Rotator Cuff Work- 2 sets

Heavy Abs

Notes

Rotate Rack Press and Standing Military Press Each Week, First Exercise Always follows strength wave, and the second exercise keeps the reps between 10-6 reps. 

Rotate Close Grip Bench Press and Close Grip Floor Press each week.  The first exercise always must follow the strength wave.  The tricep accessory exercise can only be one of the following and the reps must be 10-8-6-4.  Close Grip Bench, Floor Close Grip Bench, or 4 board close grip bench press. 

Chest Accessory Exercise can be one of the following.  Incline Barbell, Incline Dumbbell, Flat Dumbbell, Decline Bench, or Dips

Quadricep Accessory can be one of the following.  Step Ups, Bulgarian Split Squats, Leg Press, or Front Squats

Hamstring Accessory Lifts can be one of the following.  Stiff Leg Deads, Glute Ham Raises, or Good Mornings

Lower Back Accessory Lifts can be one of the following.  Reverse Hyper or Regular Hyper

Back Accessory Lifts can be one of the following.  T bar Rows, Barbell Rows, Dumbbell Rows, or Rack Pull

Trap Accessory Exercise can be any kind of shrug.

Calf Exercise can be any kind of calf raise. 

Prilepin’s chart strength wave

Wave 1                

4 sets of 4 at 82%

Wave 2                                

7 sets of 2 at 88%

Wave 3

2 sets of 2 at 92%

3 sets of 1 at 95%-100%

Growth Workout (Powerlifting/Strength/Mass)

Day 1- Shoulders and triceps

Shoulders

Standing Military Press (dumbbell or barbell)- 4 sets 10-8-6-4 or 8-6-4-2

Reverse Pec Deck or Bent dumbbell Lateral Raise- 1 set until failure 15-8 reps

Front Raise (barbell or dumbbell)- 1 set until failure 15-8 reps

Side Laterals or Upright Rows (dumbbell or barbell) 1 set until failure 15-8 reps

Rotator Cuff Work

Triceps

Close Grip Bench- 4 sets 10-8-6-4

Skull Crusher (any variation)- 1 set until failure 12-6 reps

Any variation cable pressdown- 1 set until failure 20-15 reps

Explosion Exercise- Power Clean (Heavy Day)- 1 set until failure 8-4 reps

Day 2- Legs

Quads

Squats- 4 sets 10-8-6-4 or 8-6-4-2

Dynamic Squat- 8 sets 3 reps (50% of 1 rep max)

Pick 1 

Front Squat- 1 set until failure 10-6

Leg Press- 1 set until failure 15-6

Pick 1

Step Up- 1 set until failure 20-15 reps

Bulgarian Split Squat- 1 set until failure 20-15 reps

Pick 1

Lunge- 1 set until failure 20-10 reps

Leg Extensions- 1 set until failure 30-15 reps

Hamstrings

Safety Squat Bar Good morning or Regular Good Morning 3 sets 15-8 reps

Stiff Leg Deadlift- 1 set until failure 20-8 reps

Glute Ham Raise- 1 set until failure 10-6 reps

Reverse Hyper Extension or Lying Leg Curl- 1 set until failure 12-6 reps

Calf Raises- 4 sets 20-10 reps

Explosion Exercise- Power Clean (Light Day)- 1 set until failure 15-10 reps

Day 3- Chest biceps

Chest

Bench Press- 4 sets 10-8-6-4 or 8-6-4-2

Dynamic Bench- 8 sets 3 reps (50% of one rep max)

Incline Bench (barbell or dumbbell)-1 set until failure 8-4 reps

Weighted Dips- 1 set until failure 15-6 reps

Incline Dumbbell Fly or Flat Dumbbell Fly– 1 set until failure 15-10 reps

Dumbbell Pullover or Flat Dumbbell Bench- 1 set until failure 10-6 reps

Biceps

Barbell Curl or Chinups- 2 sets until failure 10-4 reps

Hammer Curls or Reverse Curl- 2 sets until failure 10-4 reps

Explosion Exercise- Power Clean (Heavy Day)- 1 set until failure 8-4 reps

Day 4- Back

Back

Deadlift- 4 sets 10-8-6-4 or 8-6-4-2

Dynamic Deadlift- 8 sets 3 reps (50 % of 1 rep max)

Rack Pull or Barbell Row- 1 set until failure 10-6 reps

Pullups- 1 set until failure

T-Bar Row or Dumbbell Row- 1 set until failure 15-8 reps

Seated Cable Row or Lat Pulldown- 1 set until failure 15-10 reps

Traps

Bent Dumbbell Shrugs- 1 set until failure 20-10 reps

Barbell or Dumbbell Shrug- 1 set until failure 20-10 reps

Explosion Exercise- Power Clean (Light Day)- 1 set until failure 15-10 reps

The Growth Workout (Bodybuilder/Cutting)

Day 1- Shoulders, triceps

 Shoulders
Military Press, Dumbbell Press, or Arnold Press 4 sets 15 12 10 8 or 12 10 8 6

Reverse Pec Deck or Bent (cable or dumbbell) Lateral Raise 2 sets 15-8 reps

Front Raise (barbell, dumbbell, cable) 2 sets 15-8 reps

Side Laterals or Upright Rows (cable or barbell) 2 sets 15-8 reps

                -1 triple drop set after last set

Rotator Cuff Work

 Triceps
Close Grip Bench Press 4 sets 10 8 6 4

Skull Crusher (any variation)- 3 sets 10-6

Any variation cable pressdown- 2 sets 20-15 reps

                -1 drop set after last set

Day 2- Quads, Hams, Calves

 Quads
Squats- 4 sets 20-15-10-5 or 15-12-10-8 or 12-10-8-6

Pick 1  

Hack Squat- 3 sets 15-6

Leg Press- 3 sets 15-6

Pick 1

Step Up- 2 sets 20-15 reps

Bulgarian Split Squat- 2 sets 20-15 reps

Lunge- 2 sets 20-10 reps

Leg Extensions- High reps 3 sets 50- 20 reps

                2 drop sets

 Hams
Glute Ham Raise- 2 sets 8 reps

Safety Squat Bar Good morning or Regular Good morning- 2 sets 20-10 reps

Stiff Leg Deads (Barbell or Dumbbell)- 2 sets 20-15-10 or 15-8

Cable or Machine Hamstring Curls- 2 sets 50-20 reps

                1 drop set
 Calves
Calf Raises (Machine or Barbell)- 5 sets 30-10 reps

Day 3- Chest, biceps

 Chest
Bench Press or Incline Bench- 4 sets 15-12-10-8 or 12-10-8-6 or 10-8-6-4

Weighted Dips- 2 sets 20-6 reps

Incline Dumbbell Fly/ Flat Dumbbell Fly/ or Cable Crossover – 2 sets 15-10 rep

                1 drop set

Incline Dumbbell Bench or Flat Dumbbell Bench- 2 sets 12-6 reps

Dumbbell Pullover- 2 sets 30-20 reps

 Biceps
Barbell Curl or Bent over Barbell Curl  - 3 sets 20-15-10 or 15-12-10 or 12-10-8-or 10-8-6

Hammer Curls or Reverse Curl- 2 sets 10-6 reps

Cable Curls/ Concentration Curl/ or Spider Curls/or dumbbell curl- 1 triple drop set HIGH REPS

Day 4- Back, Traps

 Back
Deadlift or Rack Pull- 4 sets 15-12-10-8 or 12-10-8-6 or 10-8-6-4

Pullups or Chinups- 3 sets til failure

Barbell Row/Dumbbell Row/ or T Bar Row- 3 sets 15-8

Seated Cable Row or Lat Pulldown- 2 sets 15-10 reps

                1 drop set til failure

 Traps
Bent Dumbbell Shrugs- 2 sets 20-10 reps

Barbell or Dumbbell Shrug- 2 sets 20-10 reps

Power Clean or Snatch- 2 sets 10-6 reps

Close Grip Upright Row(Cable or Barbell)- 2 sets 15-10 reps

                1 drop set til failure

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MONSTA WORKOUT (UPPER BODY DOMINANT)

MONSTA WORKOUT (UPPER BODY DOMINANT)

Day 1

Squat- (Work up to a 1 rep max)

Incline Bench Press or Regular Flat Bench- 5 sets of 3 reps (roughly 85-90% of max)

Deadlift or Rack Pull- 3 sets of 5 reps (roughly 75-80% of max)

Pullups- 4 sets 10-6 reps

Dips- 4 sets 10-15 reps

Day 2 (Accessory Day)

Regular Flat Bench – work up to heavy 5 rep max

One Leg Squats- 3 sets 10-6 reps

Barbell Row- 5 sets of 5 reps

Glute Ham Raise - 3 sets 10-4 reps

Barbell Front Raise- 2 sets 12-8 reps

Any kind of shrug (HEAVY)- 2 sets 10-6 reps

Barbell Curl- 1 set of 10 reps

Weighted Planks 2 sets HEAVY

Oblique Side Bends 2 sets (hold heavy dumbbell)

Day 3 (Accessory Day)

Close Grip Bench Press- 4 sets 8-6-4-2

Front Squat- 3 sets 5 reps

Barbell Military Press ( no smith machine)- 3 sets of 5 reps

Speed Box Squats- 8 sets of 2 reps (add bands or chains if possible) roughly 60 % of max

HEAVY Barbell Shrugs- 2 sets 10-6 reps

Hammer Curls- 2 sets 8-4 reps

Dumbbell Curl- 1 set of 10 reps

HEAVY dumbbell side raises- 2 sets of 6-4 reps

Heavy weighted planks- 2 sets

Heavy Oblique Side Bends- 2 sets

ABOUT THE WORKOUT

Day 1- Every week rotates

Week 1 is squat max outs, bench triples, and deadlift 5’s

Week 2 is Bench max outs, deadlift triples, and squat 5’s

Week 3 is Deadlift max outs, Squat triples, and bench 5’s

WEEK 4 repeat week 1

You can also switch off between chin ups and pull ups each week, and you can either chose to do dips or pushup

Day 2

Week 1- Flat Bench- work up to heavy 5 rep max

Week 2- Flat Bench- work up to heavy 3 rep max or speed work (8 sets of 3 roughly 60%max) use bands or chains if possible

Week 3- Flat Bench- repeat week 1

Note- Only use flat bench here if you chose to cycle Incline Bench for DAY 1.  If you chose to cycle Regular Flat Bench for DAY 1, then for DAY 2 do Incline Bench with the programming listed above, 5 rep mx, 3rm, or speed work. 

One Leg Squats can be interchanged with Leg Press or Speed Box Squats weekly- (speed box squats do 10 sets of 2 roughly 60% of max)

Barbell Rows should be done every other week, 5 sets of 5 reps, change your grip between underhand and overhand. For example this should be your back training below…

Week 1- Barbell Row (Overhand Grip- 5 sets of 5 reps)

Week 2- T-Bar Row- 5 sets 12-6 reps

Week 3- Barbell Row (Underhand Grip- sets of 5 reps)

Week 4- Dumbbell Row 5 sets of 10-6 reps

You can interchange other exercises if you would like between your barbell row sessions, however I always stick with heavy free weights.  I think cables and machines are a waste of time and should only be used once every 2 months instead of free weights just to change it up. (15-8 reps)

Glute Ham Raise can be interchanged with stiff- leg deadlifts or pull throughs each week

Barbell Front Raise can be interchanged with dumbbell front raise weekly (only if you want, I usually just use a barbell)

Barbell Curl can be done with an E Z curl Bar or Straight Bar to change it up, only do 1 set, trust me, your biceps will be getting plenty of work in this program. 

DAY 3

Close Grip Bench Rotates weekly, (you can do decline close grip if you want, but I like flat better)

Week 1- Close Grip- 4 sets 8-6-4-2

Week 2- Close Grip- work up to heavy 3 rep max

Week 3- Close Grip- 4 sets 8-6-4-2

Week 4- Close Grip- work up to heavy 1 rep max

Keep cycling close grip exercise in this way, after week 4, go back to week 1 and repeat

Front Squats should be a staple for you in this program, GET GOOD AT THEM

Military Press can be interchanged with standing military (only with barbell) or seated military, or rack press if you have access to a power rack.  Only use dumbbell military press once in a while, roughly once every 6 -8 weeks. Keep the reps between 8-4

NOTE-  If you already did speed squats on DAY 2, do leg press or regular squat here.  3 sets 10-6 reps

Shrugs can be interchanged between barbell or dumbbell but keep it heavy

Hammer Curls can be Interchanged every 3^rd week with reverse grip Barbell Curls

Last Big NOTE

Day 2 and Day 3 can be interchanged each week depending on how you feel.  For example if you deadlifted for a 1 rep max on DAY 1 you might be too sore to do back on DAY 2.  Therefore, switch Day 3 with Day 2, for example….Only if you are too taxed… you may do this….

Day 1… Monday

Day 3…Wednesday

Day 2….Friday

I mostly keep it the way it is but I have done it like this before and it is perfectly fine.  This is an upper body dominant workout, this is made to increase bench press, hence why each accessory (DAY 2 AND DAY 3) starts with some sort of pressing movement.  If you want to pick up your squat max then simply do the lower body exercise first on Day 2 and Day 3 (Front Squats or Speed Squats preferably).  If you want to pick up your deadlift max then do your Hamstrings first on DAY 2 with Glute Ham Raises, Stiff Leg Deads, or Pull Throughs.  On Day 3, you can do either a Quad exercise or Speed Deadlifts first.  I am currently not trying to pick up my deadlift, but if I was I would do speed deadlifts first with 8 sets of 1 rep.  Roughly 60 -70 % of max with bands or chains if available. 

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Enjoy.