This giant set uses the 4Q model to create a lower body workout that emphasizes the glutes / LPHC. It requires using heavy loads with minimal reps for the first three exercises, decreasing to a bodyweight movement to failure for the last.
Hypertrophy – 4Q Glutes / Lower Body
Giant Set
x 4
LLT
BB Split Front Squat
reps
3-5 ea si
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
0s
reps
3-5 ea si
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
0s
Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3-5 ea si | Heavy | Controlled | 0s (h:m:s) |
2 | 3-5 ea si | Heavy | Controlled | 0s (h:m:s) |
3 | 3-5 ea si | Heavy | Controlled | 0s (h:m:s) |
4 | 3-5 ea si | Heavy | Controlled | 0s (h:m:s) |
UMT
Rotational Squat
reps
3-6 ea si
Tempo
4:2:1
Rest
0s
reps
3-6 ea si
Tempo
4:2:1
Rest
0s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 3-6 ea si | 4:2:1 | 0s (h:m:s) |
2 | 3-6 ea si | 4:2:1 | 0s (h:m:s) |
3 | 3-6 ea si | 4:2:1 | 0s (h:m:s) |
4 | 3-6 ea si | 4:2:1 | 0s (h:m:s) |
LMT
MB Split Stance Medial Reach
reps
3-6 ea si
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
0s
reps
3-6 ea si
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
0s
Activation for Feet and lateral Hip
Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3-6 ea si | Heavy | Controlled | 0s (h:m:s) |
2 | 3-6 ea si | Heavy | Controlled | 0s (h:m:s) |
3 | 3-6 ea si | Heavy | Controlled | 0s (h:m:s) |
4 | 3-6 ea si | Heavy | Controlled | 0s (h:m:s) |
6 second hold in long lever position.
ULT
Squat Alternating Touchdown
reps
10-20
Tempo
controlled
Rest
2 min
reps
10-20
Tempo
controlled
Rest
2 min
A coordinative exercise for the legs that enhances timing of the hands and feet.
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10-20 | Controlled | 2 min (h:m:s) |
2 | 10-20 | Controlled | 2 min (h:m:s) |
3 | 10-20 | Controlled | 2 min (h:m:s) |
4 | 10-20 | Controlled | 2 min (h:m:s) |