Phase 1 – Strength – 6 weeks
For the one to two weeks go on the lighter side of the % of your one rep max, so you can adjust the training without getting too sore. Each group of exercises will be superset with the second; the first one will be a heavier lift with the second aiming for a bit more endurance.
Day 1 – Chest
| Exercise | Reps/Sets | % of 1 rep max |
| Flat Bench (BB) | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
| Push-ups (BW) | 15-25 | Body Weight |
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| Rest 1-3 mins between sets |
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| Incline DB Bench | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
| Incline DB Fly | 8-12reps/3 sets | 65-85% |
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| Rest 1-3 mins between sets |
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| One arm DB Press on Swiss Ball | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
| One Arm Standing Cable Chest Press | 8-12reps/3 sets | 65-85% |
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Day 2 – Legs
| Exercise | Reps/Sets | % of 1 rep max |
| Squats (BB) | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
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| Rest 1-3 mins between sets |
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| Deadlifts(BB) | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
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| Rest 1-3 mins between sets |
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| One Leg split squat (DB or Barbell) | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
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| Rest 1-3 mins between sets |
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| One Leg DB Straight Leg Deadlift | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
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Day 3 – Back/Core
| Exercise | Reps/Sets | % of 1 rep max |
| Bent Over Row (DB) | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
| Back Extensions (BW) |
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| Rest 1-3 mins between sets |
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| Reverse Incline Flies (DB) | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
| Pull up/Lat Pull down | 8-12reps/3 sets | 65-85% |
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| Rest 1-3 mins between sets |
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| T-bar row (BB) | 8-12 reps /3 sets | 65-85% |
| Bent-over row (BB) |
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| Choose 4 of the following and superset together |
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| Supermans | 30-60seconds |
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| Front Plank | 30-60seconds |
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| Side Plank (each side) | 30-60seconds |
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| Lateral Holds (cable or resistance band) | 30-60seconds |
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| Russian Twist | 20-30 reps |
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| Swiss Ball Reverse Crunch | 15-20 reps |
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| Swiss Ball Jacknife/pike | 15-20 reps |
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Day 4 – Shoulders
| Exercise | Reps/Sets | % of 1 rep max |
| Seated Shoulder press (DB) | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
| Lateral Raises (DB) | 8-12reps/3 sets | 65-85% |
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| Rest 1-3 mins between sets |
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| Push Press | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
| DB Lateral Inline Shoulder Raise | 8-12reps/3 sets | 65-85% |
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| Rest 1-3 mins between sets |
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| Arnold Press (on Bosu Ball) | 8-12reps/3 sets | 65-85% |
| Shrugs | 6-10 Reps/ 3 sets | 75-90% |
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thanks a lot Rory,
ReplyDeletelooks good my man,
i'll have to put this to good use--
printed it off, and am geared up
to make use of my World Health
membership.
thanks again, Pal
~Jesse Hansell