This is designed for an upper body day with emphasis on hypertrophy.
VOYSEY PUSH PULL FOR HYPERTROPHY
Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT
Warm-Up Blocks
Shoulder and Pec Activation Series
Horizontal Loading
Series of 4 exercises used to prepare for a Push training day.
ULT
Rub and Scrub Pec Sternum and Clavicle
Using your fist, apply rubbing pressure to the pecs working from the Sterum out into the muscle, pec muscle, clavicle, into the shoulders and upper traps.
Set | Time |
---|---|
1 | 1 minute h:m:s |
LLT
Dumbbell Scaption
Small Motor Unit Recruitment for Shoulder Complex
Be careful not to open up too far to the point of overstretch in the anterior shoulder capsule.
Set | Reps | Weight | Tempo |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 15 | 10 lbs | Controlled |
Shoulder and Thoracic Mobility Block
Horizontal Loading
Mobility exercises designed to mobilize the Shoulder and Thoracic region. This would be intended for a Push/Pull day.
Workout Blocks
Push Giant Sets
Giant Set
x 4
Set of 4 exercises performed back to back with little rest focusing on Pecs, Shoulders, and Triceps. This block can also be alternated with the Pull Giant sets to either save recovery time between blocks or for variety or for balance between push and pull activities.
LLT
DB Incline Press
reps
5
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
reps
5
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | Heavy | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
2 | 5 | Heavy | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
3 | 5 | Heavy | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
4 | 5 | Heavy | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
UMT
Brazilian Push Up
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
3 | 10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
4 | 10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
Pull Giant Set
Giant Set
x 4
Set of 4 exercises performed back to back with little rest focusing on upper back muscles. This giant set can be alternated with the push giant sets to either save recovery time between blocks or for variety or for balance between push and pull activities.
LLT
DB Bentover Row
reps
5
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
reps
5
load
heavy
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | Heavy | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
2 | 5 | Heavy | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
3 | 5 | Heavy | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
4 | 5 | Heavy | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
ULT
Neutral Grip Chin Up
reps
6-10
0
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
reps
6-10
0
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 6-10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
2 | 6-10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
3 | 6-10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
4 | 6-10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
LMT
Band Transverse and Lateral Lunge with 1-Arm Row
reps
10e
Tempo
fast
Rest
10s
reps
10e
Tempo
fast
Rest
10s
A dynamic full body exercise that enhances upper body endurance and/or power while moving in the transverse plane.
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10e | Fast | 10s (h:m:s) |
2 | 10e | Fast | 10s (h:m:s) |
3 | 10e | Fast | 10s (h:m:s) |
4 | 10e | Fast | 10s (h:m:s) |