FOCUS:
+ Shoulder
– posterior, medial, anterior muscle growth
– compound lifts & isolation mobility exercises in supersets (2 exercises back to back)
– Bicep, Tricep and forearm isolation or compound lift alternatives
Upper Body Hypertophy & Mobility
Horizontal Loading
LLT
Cable lateral raise
reps
8-12
load
moderate
Tempo
controlled
Rest
Superset
reps
8-12
load
moderate
Tempo
controlled
Rest
Superset
| Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8-12 | Moderate | Controlled | Superset (h:m:s) |
| 2 | 8-12 | Moderate | Controlled | Superset (h:m:s) |
| 3 | 8-12 | Moderate | Controlled | Superset (h:m:s) |
Can be adjusted to fit the logistics of your gym with the available equipment:
- single arm
- dumbells
- single arm landmine
LLT
Cable Single Arm Rear Delt Raise [JN]
reps
10-15
load
light
Tempo
slow
Rest
60 sec
reps
10-15
load
light
Tempo
slow
Rest
60 sec
| Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10-15 | Light | Slow | 60 sec (h:m:s) |
| 2 | 10-15 | Light | Slow | 60 sec (h:m:s) |
| 3 | 10-15 | Light | Slow | 60 sec (h:m:s) |
ULT
Machine Assisted Dip
reps
5-8
load
light
Tempo
slow
Rest
60-90 sec
reps
5-8
load
light
Tempo
slow
Rest
60-90 sec
| Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5-8 | Light | Slow | 60-90 sec (h:m:s) |
| 2 | 5-8 | Light | Slow | 60-90 sec (h:m:s) |
Load the counter-weight from 15-30% of current body weight.
This alternative version you are working on increasing the shoulders range of motion with a deep stretch and long pause.
LLT
Overcoming ISO: Row
reps
3-5
intensity
8-9
Hold
5-10
Rest
90-120 sec
reps
3-5
intensity
8-9
Hold
5-10
Rest
90-120 sec
This exercise can be executed in multiple angles depending on the region you want to focus on:
- upper back/ rear delts
- mid lats and upper back
- lower lats
Hold the position for at least 3-10 sec, this can be done with multiple modalities as long as the top end range is pushing against an inmoveable force (ie, top end of a heavy band, safety blocks/rack in a squat rack)
| Set | Reps | Intensity | Hold | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-5 | 8-9 RPE | 5-10 h:m:s | 90-120 sec (h:m:s) |
| 2 | 3-5 | 8-9 RPE | 5-10 h:m:s | 90-120 sec (h:m:s) |
hold from 3-10sec each rep with maximum force
- once you loose power/force rest at the bottom for 5-10 sec