YOUR TRAINING / YOUR WEEK
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Open a day for its warm-up, working sets, effort targets, and the purpose of each movement.
Week 1 FIND YOUR BASELINE Choose loads you can repeat with clean form. Record your reps and leave 2–3 good reps in reserve.
Fri, Oct 9 Push A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Barbell bench press Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Incline dumbbell bench press Supporting work for chest after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated dumbbell shoulder press Supporting work for shoulders after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell lateral raise Direct side-delt work without adding another overhead press. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Cable rope pressdown Direct triceps work to support pressing without adding another bench variation. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve
Sat, Oct 10 Pull A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Neutral-grip lat pulldown Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Chest-supported dumbbell row Horizontal pulling for the back; complements your pulldown. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Face pull Rear-shoulder work to complement your pressing and pulling. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Hammer curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve
Sun, Oct 11 Legs A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Back squat Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell Romanian deadlift Hip-hinge work for the posterior chain; complements knee-dominant leg work. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated leg curl Direct hamstring work alongside your squat or leg press. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Standing machine calf raise Direct calf work; use a controlled stretch and full rep. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Dead bug Trunk control and bracing; keep the position controlled. 2 8–12 / side 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve
Mon, Oct 12 Push B 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Machine chest press Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Cable chest press Supporting work for chest after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Machine shoulder press Supporting work for shoulders after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Cable lateral raise Direct side-delt work without adding another overhead press. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Overhead cable triceps extension Direct triceps work to support pressing without adding another bench variation. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve
Tue, Oct 13 Pull B 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Assisted pull-up Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Seated cable row Horizontal pulling for the back; complements your pulldown. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Reverse pec deck Rear-shoulder work to complement your pressing and pulling. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell shrug Supporting work for traps after the main lift. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Cable curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve
Wed, Oct 14 Legs B 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Back squat Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Barbell hip thrust Supporting work for glutes after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Reverse lunge Knee-dominant leg work through a controlled range. 2 8–12 / side 2–3 minutes2–3 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Lying leg curl Direct hamstring work alongside your squat or leg press. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Seated machine calf raise Direct calf work; use a controlled stretch and full rep. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds2–3 reps in reserve
Thu, Oct 15 Rest Recovery day No resistance-training session scheduled.
Week 2 BUILD THE REPS Keep the same exercises and loads. Add a rep where you can, inside the listed range, without sacrificing form.
Fri, Oct 16 Push A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Barbell bench press Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Incline dumbbell bench press Supporting work for chest after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated dumbbell shoulder press Supporting work for shoulders after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell lateral raise Direct side-delt work without adding another overhead press. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Cable rope pressdown Direct triceps work to support pressing without adding another bench variation. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Sat, Oct 17 Pull A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Neutral-grip lat pulldown Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Chest-supported dumbbell row Horizontal pulling for the back; complements your pulldown. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Face pull Rear-shoulder work to complement your pressing and pulling. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Hammer curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Sun, Oct 18 Legs A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Back squat Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell Romanian deadlift Hip-hinge work for the posterior chain; complements knee-dominant leg work. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated leg curl Direct hamstring work alongside your squat or leg press. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Standing machine calf raise Direct calf work; use a controlled stretch and full rep. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Dead bug Trunk control and bracing; keep the position controlled. 2 8–12 / side 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Mon, Oct 19 Push B 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Machine chest press Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Cable chest press Supporting work for chest after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Machine shoulder press Supporting work for shoulders after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Cable lateral raise Direct side-delt work without adding another overhead press. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Overhead cable triceps extension Direct triceps work to support pressing without adding another bench variation. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Tue, Oct 20 Pull B 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Assisted pull-up Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Seated cable row Horizontal pulling for the back; complements your pulldown. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Reverse pec deck Rear-shoulder work to complement your pressing and pulling. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell shrug Supporting work for traps after the main lift. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Cable curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Wed, Oct 21 Legs B 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Back squat Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Barbell hip thrust Supporting work for glutes after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Reverse lunge Knee-dominant leg work through a controlled range. 2 8–12 / side 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Lying leg curl Direct hamstring work alongside your squat or leg press. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Seated machine calf raise Direct calf work; use a controlled stretch and full rep. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Thu, Oct 22 Rest Recovery day No resistance-training session scheduled.
Week 3 EARN THE LOAD Only increase weight after every set reaches the top of its range with the target effort. Use the smallest available increase, then rebuild reps. Otherwise keep building at the same load.
Fri, Oct 23 Push A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Barbell bench press Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Incline dumbbell bench press Supporting work for chest after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated dumbbell shoulder press Supporting work for shoulders after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell lateral raise Direct side-delt work without adding another overhead press. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Cable rope pressdown Direct triceps work to support pressing without adding another bench variation. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Sat, Oct 24 Pull A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Neutral-grip lat pulldown Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Chest-supported dumbbell row Horizontal pulling for the back; complements your pulldown. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Face pull Rear-shoulder work to complement your pressing and pulling. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Hammer curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Sun, Oct 25 Legs A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Back squat Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell Romanian deadlift Hip-hinge work for the posterior chain; complements knee-dominant leg work. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated leg curl Direct hamstring work alongside your squat or leg press. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Standing machine calf raise Direct calf work; use a controlled stretch and full rep. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Dead bug Trunk control and bracing; keep the position controlled. 2 8–12 / side 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Mon, Oct 26 Push B 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Machine chest press Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Cable chest press Supporting work for chest after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Machine shoulder press Supporting work for shoulders after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Cable lateral raise Direct side-delt work without adding another overhead press. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Overhead cable triceps extension Direct triceps work to support pressing without adding another bench variation. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Tue, Oct 27 Pull B 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Assisted pull-up Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Seated cable row Horizontal pulling for the back; complements your pulldown. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Reverse pec deck Rear-shoulder work to complement your pressing and pulling. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell shrug Supporting work for traps after the main lift. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Cable curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Wed, Oct 28 Legs B 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Back squat Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Barbell hip thrust Supporting work for glutes after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Reverse lunge Knee-dominant leg work through a controlled range. 2 8–12 / side 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Lying leg curl Direct hamstring work alongside your squat or leg press. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Seated machine calf raise Direct calf work; use a controlled stretch and full rep. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Thu, Oct 29 Rest Recovery day No resistance-training session scheduled.
Week 4 CONSOLIDATE & RECOVER This is an easier week: fewer sets where possible and lighter effort. Keep reps controlled and leave 3–4 good reps in reserve. It is a planned easier week, not a max test.
Fri, Oct 30 Push A 5 exercises · 6 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Barbell bench press Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Incline dumbbell bench press Supporting work for chest after the main lift. 1 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated dumbbell shoulder press Supporting work for shoulders after the main lift. 1 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell lateral raise Direct side-delt work without adding another overhead press. 1 12–20 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Cable rope pressdown Direct triceps work to support pressing without adding another bench variation. 1 8–12 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve
Sat, Oct 31 Pull A 5 exercises · 6 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Neutral-grip lat pulldown Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Chest-supported dumbbell row Horizontal pulling for the back; complements your pulldown. 1 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Face pull Rear-shoulder work to complement your pressing and pulling. 1 8–12 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 1 8–12 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Hammer curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 1 8–12 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve
Sun, Nov 1 Legs A 5 exercises · 6 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Back squat Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell Romanian deadlift Hip-hinge work for the posterior chain; complements knee-dominant leg work. 1 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated leg curl Direct hamstring work alongside your squat or leg press. 1 8–12 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Standing machine calf raise Direct calf work; use a controlled stretch and full rep. 1 12–20 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Dead bug Trunk control and bracing; keep the position controlled. 1 8–12 / side 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve
Mon, Nov 2 Push B 5 exercises · 6 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Machine chest press Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Cable chest press Supporting work for chest after the main lift. 1 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Machine shoulder press Supporting work for shoulders after the main lift. 1 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Cable lateral raise Direct side-delt work without adding another overhead press. 1 12–20 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Overhead cable triceps extension Direct triceps work to support pressing without adding another bench variation. 1 8–12 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve
Tue, Nov 3 Pull B 5 exercises · 6 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Assisted pull-up Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Seated cable row Horizontal pulling for the back; complements your pulldown. 1 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Reverse pec deck Rear-shoulder work to complement your pressing and pulling. 1 12–20 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell shrug Supporting work for traps after the main lift. 1 8–12 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Cable curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 1 8–12 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve
Wed, Nov 4 Legs B 5 exercises · 6 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Back squat Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Barbell hip thrust Supporting work for glutes after the main lift. 1 8–12 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Reverse lunge Knee-dominant leg work through a controlled range. 1 8–12 / side 2–3 minutes3–4 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Lying leg curl Direct hamstring work alongside your squat or leg press. 1 8–12 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Seated machine calf raise Direct calf work; use a controlled stretch and full rep. 1 12–20 60–90 seconds3–4 reps in reserve
Thu, Nov 5 Rest Recovery day No resistance-training session scheduled.
Week 5 START THE NEXT BLOCK Return to normal set counts and use what you learned. Keep the anchor lifts; progress only when you have earned it.
Fri, Nov 6 Push A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Barbell bench press Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Incline dumbbell bench press Supporting work for chest after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated dumbbell shoulder press Supporting work for shoulders after the main lift. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell lateral raise Direct side-delt work without adding another overhead press. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Cable rope pressdown Direct triceps work to support pressing without adding another bench variation. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Sat, Nov 7 Pull A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Neutral-grip lat pulldown Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Chest-supported dumbbell row Horizontal pulling for the back; complements your pulldown. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Face pull Rear-shoulder work to complement your pressing and pulling. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Hammer curl Direct elbow-flexor work after your larger back movements. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve
Sun, Nov 8 Legs A 5 exercises · 11 working sets BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIFT 5-minute warm-up 2 minutes of easy cardio to get moving. 1 minute of gentle movement through the joints used today. Use the remaining time for light preparation sets of your first lift; finish ready, not exhausted. Exercise Sets Reps / hold Rest 01 / MAIN LIFT Back squat Your anchor lift. Do it fresh and keep the same setup so you can compare sessions. 3 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 02 / ACCESSORY Dumbbell Romanian deadlift Hip-hinge work for the posterior chain; complements knee-dominant leg work. 2 8–12 2–3 minutes1–2 reps in reserve 03 / ACCESSORY Seated leg curl Direct hamstring work alongside your squat or leg press. 2 8–12 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 04 / ACCESSORY Standing machine calf raise Direct calf work; use a controlled stretch and full rep. 2 12–20 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve 05 / ACCESSORY Dead bug Trunk control and bracing; keep the position controlled. 2 8–12 / side 60–90 seconds1–2 reps in reserve