Today's session is about increasing muscle mass or "toning up" for the upper body. You have 2 Giant Sets (4 Exercises in a row, minimal rest) to perform: one for Upper Body Pushing, the other for Upper Body Pulling.
Modify any exercises to meet your ability level or environment. The goal is you want to be able to fully exhaust your upper body after the end of 3 sets, so use a weight that creates fatigue after each exercise.
SMS: AG: Push/Pull
Warm-Up Blocks
AHHPS 4Q Shoulder Mobility
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Workout Blocks
AHHPS 4Q Giant Set Upper Body Push
Giant Set
x 3
Perform all 4 exercises with minimal rest between exercises, and 2 min rest after finishing a set. Your heaviest exercise should go first and lightest exercise last.
Reduce ROM as you fatigue and stop the exercise once you have to compensate to finish a rep.
LLT
DB Bench Press
reps
10
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Heavy | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 | Heavy | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
3 | 10 | Heavy | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
UMT
Push Up to Rotation
reps
5 each side alternate
Tempo
controlled
Rest
300s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 each side alternate | Controlled | 300s (h:m:s) |
2 | 5 each side alternate | Controlled | 300s (h:m:s) |
3 | 5 each side alternate | Controlled | 300s (h:m:s) |
5 Each side. Regress to knees or elevated surface if 10 reps cannot be reached, or if wrist hurts, these can be done on your forearm.
AHHPS 4Q Giant Set Upper Body Pull
Giant Set
x 3
Perform all 4 exercises with minimal rest between exercises, and 2 min rest after finishing a set. Your heaviest exercise should go first and lightest exercise last.
Reduce ROM as you fatigue and stop the exercise once you have to compensate to finish a rep.
ULT
Neutral Grip Pull Up
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
3 | 10 | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
Do these tall kneeling with Red, grey and black bands, and the mount as high as possible.
LLT
Lat Pulldown Wide Grip
reps
10
load
moderate
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30 sec
Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Moderate | Controlled | 30 sec (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 | Moderate | Controlled | 30 sec (h:m:s) |
3 | 10 | Moderate | Controlled | 30 sec (h:m:s) |
The same as above, but do this half kneeling and pull the bands as far apart as you can to really hit the lats. You may need to use a little bit less weight to get the right ROM.
LMT
DB Lawnmower Row
reps
10
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Heavy | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 | Heavy | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
3 | 10 | Heavy | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
UMT
Suspended 1Arm Row w/ Rotation
reps
8-10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
2min
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 8-10 | Controlled | 2min (h:m:s) |
2 | 8-10 | Controlled | 2min (h:m:s) |
3 | 8-10 | Controlled | 2min (h:m:s) |
Do this with a staggered stance, since you are using the band set up, which has a little more give to it. The split stance will give you more balance. Use the same bands as above.
Cool Down Blocks
Cool Down
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Vibration: Power Plate Stretch and Massage
Set | Time |
---|---|
1 | 5 min h:m:s |
Alternatively you can foam roll or stretch the upper extremity. You can use the vibration roller you have at the lowest setting on your lats back and pecs and biceps.