Wednesday, June 19, 2013

4 Weeks To More Mass


WEEK ONE

MONDAY: LEGS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ABarbell Back Squat4104-0-1-090 sec
B1DB Walking Lunge3123-0-1-060 sec
B2DB Step Ups3123-0-1-060 sec
C1Leg Extensions *3123-0-1-145 sec
C2DB Romanian Deadlifts *3123-1-1-045 sec
DLeg Press **12 min2-0-1-0-

* Perform a single drop set on the last set of these exercises. After getting all the reps in the last set, rest 10-15 seconds, drop the weight by 30% and get as many more reps as possible.

** Load a leg press with approx. 60% of your 1 RM. Set a timer for 2 minutes and try to get as many reps as possible. Really push yourself to get the maximum number of reps.

TUESDAY: CHEST AND BACK

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ABarbell Bench Press4104-0-1-090 sec
B1Single Arm DB Row3123-0-1-060 sec
B2Single Arm Incline DB Bench Press3123-0-1-060 sec
C1Seated Cable Row **3123-0-1-145 sec
C2Cable Chest Flye **3123-0-1-045 sec
DPush Ups ***1502-0-1-0-

* Perform the single arm version of the Incline DB Bench Press by pressing both dumbbells to the top position and lower them one-at-a-time in alternating fashion. Continue to alternate until you get 12 reps for each arm.

** Perform a single drop set on the last set of these exercises. After getting all the reps in the last set, rest 10-15 seconds, drop the weight by 30% and get as many more reps as possible.

*** Perform using as little intra-set rest as possible.

WEDNESDAY – OFF

THURSDAY: LEGS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ASumo Deadlift4104-0-1-090 sec
B1Alternating Step Back Lunge3123-0-1-060 sec
B2Single-Leg Romanian Dealift3123-0-1-060 sec
C1Lying Hamstring Curl *3124-0-1-045 sec
C2Seated Calf Raise *3123-0-1-045 sec
DBarbell Back Squat **1202-0-1-0-

* Perform a single drop set on the last set of these exercises. After getting all the reps in the lsat set, rest 10-15 seconds, drop the weight by 30% and get as many more reps as possible.

** Perform one set of 20 Back Squats using a weight that's your usual 10 RM. You have to pause between reps.

FRIDAY: SHOULERS AND ARMS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ABarbell Military Press4103-0-1-090 sec
B1EZ-Bar Preacher Curl3124-0-1-060 sec
B2Dips3123-0-1-060 sec
C1Single-Arm Cable Lateral Raise **3123-0-1-145 sec
C2Standing Hammer Curls **3123-0-1-145 sec
DShoulder Tri-Set **1152-0-1-0-

* Perform a single drop set on the last set of these exercises. After getting all the reps in the lsat set, rest 10-15 seconds, drop the weight by 30% and get as many more reps as possible.

** Grab a set of light dumbbells (between 10-20 lbs). Perform a set of 15 lateral raises. Once completed, immediately complete a set of 15 front raises. Do not rest and complete a set of 15 overhead presses. Take intra-set rest as needed.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY: OFF


WEEK TWO


MONDAY: LEGS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ABarbell Front Squat *484-0-1-090 sec
B1Lying Hamstring Curl3104-0-1-060 sec
B2DB Step Ups3103-0-1-060 sec
C1Leg Extensions3103-0-1-145 sec
C2Alternating Forward Lunge3103-1-1-045 sec
DDescending Squat Ladder **110-12-0-1-0-

* Perform a rest-pause for the 4th set of this exercise. Upon failure, rack the bar, rest 15 seconds and perform 2-3 more repetitions.

** Using 80% of your 10 RM squat weight, perform 10 back squats, rest 60 seconds, perform 9 back squats, rest 60 seconds, perform 8 back squats - continue this pattern all the way to 1 rep.

TUESDAY: CHEST AND BACK

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ABarbell Incline Bench Press *484-0-1-090 sec
B1Chin up/Lat Pull Down3103-0-1-060 sec
B2Flat Dumbbell Bench Press3103-0-1-060 sec
C1Standing Single Arm Cable Row3103-0-1-145 sec
C2Low-to-High Cable Chest Flye3103-0-1-145 sec
DBench Drop **1AMRAP2-0-1-0-

* Perform a rest-pause for the 4th set of this exercise. Upon failure, rack the bar, rest 15 seconds and perform 2-3 more repetitions.

** Load the flat barbell bench press with your 5RM using only 25lb. plates. Perform as many reps as possible until technical failure. Remove 25lb. from each side and continue. Repeat until you're just pressing the bar. [Lighter lifters may replace the 25lb. plates with 10lb. plates.]


WEDNESDAY - OFF


THURSDAY: LEGS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ADeadlift *482-0-1-090 sec
B1Dumbbell Split Squat3123-0-1-060 sec
B2Seated Good Morning3103-0-1-060 sec
C1Single Leg Romanian Deadlift3103-0-1-045 sec
C2Seated Calf Raise *3103-0-1-045 sec
DSprints445 yardsAFAP120 sec

* Perform a rest-pause for the 4th set of this exercise. Upon failure, rack the bar, rest 15 seconds and perform 2-3 more repetitions.

FRIDAY: SHOULERS AND ARMS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
AHigh Pull *482-0-1-090 sec
B1Seated Overhead Press3103-0-1-060 sec
B2Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl3103-0-1-060 sec
C1Decline EZ-Bar Tricep Extensions3103-0-1-145 sec
C2Chest-Supported Dumbbell Reverse Flye3103-0-1-145 sec
DRun-The-Rack Curls4102-0-1-0-

* Perform a rest-pause for the 4th set of this exercise. Upon failure, rack the bar, rest 15 seconds and perform 2-3 more repetitions.

** Grab a set of dumbbells that will allow you to perform 10 bicep curls. After you're completed, drop the weight by 30% and complete 10 reps. Repeat this pattern for 4 sets.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY: OFF


WEEK THREE


MONDAY: LEGS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ABarbell Back Squat *56 *4-0-1-0120 sec
B1Leg Press **484-0-1-075 sec
B2DB Step Ups48/s3-0-1-075 sec
C1Leg Extensions383-0-1-160 sec
C2Single Leg Hamstring Curl38/s4-1-1-060 sec
DPrisoner Jump Squats ***1502-0-x-0-

* After the last set rest 2 minutes. Add 10-20% more to the bar and perform a negative-only by lowering the bar to the safety pins which should be set to the bottom position of your squat depth. [Do not complete the lifting portion of the movement] Rerack the bar and repeat for 1 more negative-only rep. Keep in mind, this is an advanced movement and should only be performed by individuals with a solid base of training knowledge and experience.

** Perform with feet low and narrow on the platform.

*** Place your hands about your head and lower yourself into a squat position, then explosively jump off the floor. Rest as needed, but the goal is to complete as many reps as possible with as little rest as possible.

TUESDAY: CHEST AND BACK

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ABarbell Low Incline Bench Press *564-0-1-0120 sec
B1Bent-Over Supinating DB Row **483-0-1-075 sec
B2Decline DB Bench Press483-0-1-075 sec
C1Wide Grip Lat Pull Down383-0-1-160 sec
C2High-to-Low Cable Chest Flye383-0-1-160 sec
DInverted Row ***1502-0-1-0-

* Perform a double drop set during your first set of this exercise. After your last rep of your last (5th) set, set down the bar and remove 20-30% of the load. Perform an additional 2-3 reps. Set down the bar, remove another 20% of the load, rest 15 seconds, perform another 1-2 reps.

** Grab a pair of dumbbells, unlock your knees and bend at the waist until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor. With your palms facing towards you, begin to row the weights up towards your rib cage. As you row, rotate your hands so that by the time you reach the top position your palms are facing away as they would be as the top of a curl. Reverse the movement on the lower portion of the movement.

*** Rest as needed but the goal is to complete as many reps as possible with as little rest as possible.

WEDNESDAY - OFF

THURSDAY: LEGS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ATrap Bar Deadlift *562-0-1-0120 sec
B1Walking Lunge48/s3-1-1-075 sec
B2Leg Press **483-1-1-075 sec
C1Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift383-1-1-060 sec
C2Donkey Calf Raise383-1-1-060 sec
DSprints4100 yardsAFAP120 sec

* Perform a double drop set during your first set of this exercise. After your last rep of your last (5th) set, set down the bar and remove 20-30% of the load. Perform an additional 2-3 reps. Set down the bar, remove another 20% of the load, rest 15 seconds, perform another 1-2 reps.

** Perform with feet high and wide on the platform.

FRIDAY: SHOULDERS AND ARMS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
AWeighted Chin Up *563-0-1-0120 sec
B1Standing Arnold Press483-0-1-075 sec
B2Barbell Floor Press483-1-1-075 sec
C1Flat Dumbbell Tricep Extensions383-0-1-160 sec
C2EZ-Bar 'Perfect Curl' **383-0-1-160 sec
DTrcep Cable Press Downs ***1502-0-1-0-

* Perform a rest-pause for the 4th set of this exercise. Upon failure, rack the bar, rest 15 seconds and perform 2-3 more repetitions.

** Grab a set of dumbbells that will allow you to perform 10 bicep curls. After you're completed, drop the weight by 30% and complete 10 reps. Repeat this pattern for 4 sets.
WEEK FOUR

MONDAY: LEGS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ABarbell Back Squat3154-0-1-075 sec
B1Lying Hamstring Curl2154-0-1-060 sec
B2Walking Lunge215/s3-0-1-060 sec
C1Leg Extensions2153-0-1-160 sec
C2Seated Calf Raise215/s4-1-1-060 sec

TUESDAY: CHEST AND BACK

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ABarbell Bench Press3154-0-1-075 sec
B1Single Arm Bent-Over Row2153-0-1-060 sec
B2Incline DB Bench Press2153-0-1-060 sec
C1Narrow-Grip Lat Pull Down *2153-0-1-160 sec
C2Parallel Cable Chest Flye2153-0-1-160 sec

* Use shoulder-width overhand grip

WEDNESDAY - OFF

THURSDAY: LEGS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
ASumo Deadlift3152-0-1-075 sec
B1DB Step Ups215/s3-1-1-060 sec
B2Leg Press2153-1-1-060 sec
C1Back Extensions *2153-1-1-060 sec
C2Standing Calf Raises2153-1-1-060 sec

* Add weight if necessary

FRIDAY: SHOULERS AND ARMS

EXERCISESETSREPSTEMPOREST
AMilitary Press3153-0-1-075 sec
B1EZ Bar Preacher Curl2153-1-1-060 sec
B2Barbell Floor Press2153-1-1-060 sec
C1Decline DB Tricep Extensions2153-0-1-160 sec
C2EZ-Bar Drag Curl2153-0-1-160 sec

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: OFF

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