This Hypertrophy workout follows a HIIT Protocol: 2 Min of Work for a specific muscle group (4 exercises performed in a Giant Set), 2 Min of rest for a 1:1 Ratio and Long Duration HIIT Effect.
Metab PHA HIIT Giant Sets for Hypertrophy
Workout Blocks
AHHPS 4Q Giant Set Upper Body Push
Giant Set
x 2
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 within the Giant Set.
Reduce ROM as you fatigue and stop the exercise once you have to compensate to finish a rep.
LLT
DB Bench Press
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) |
UMT
Push Up to Rotation
reps
5
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
2 | 5 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
5 Each side. Regress to knees or elevated surface if 10 reps cannot be reached
AHHPS 4Q Giant Set Anterior Legs
Giant Set
x 2
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
BB Split Front Squat
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) |
LMT
DB Transverse Lunge Shoulder Carry
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) |
AHHPS 4Q Giant Set Upper Body Pull
Giant Set
x 2
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
3-10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 3-10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
2 | 3-10 | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
Add load if you can do more than 10 reps. Use assistance if you can do less than 3 reps.
LLT
Lat Pulldown Wide Grip
reps
10
load
moderate
Tempo
controlled
Rest
10s
Set | Reps | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Moderate | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 | Moderate | Controlled | 10s (h:m:s) |
AHHPS 4Q Giant Set Posterior Legs
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
KB SL RDL
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) |
ULT
SL Bridge Ceiling Press
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) |