Stairmaster (moderate pace) or Treadmill (3.0 mph, 10–12% incline). Post-workout or as a separate session.
BB Squat: heaviest weight of the block. 4 sets at 6–8 reps. Week 4 last set is AMRAP.
BB Reverse Lunge: torso upright, drop the back knee straight down. Lighter than walking lunges so you can load the bar.
Leg Extension + Abductor: machine superset. Stay on your machines, no rest between, 60s after both.
Standing Calf Raise: full stretch at the bottom, pause 1 second at the top.
BB Shoulder Press: 4 sets at 6 reps. Heavier than Block 2. Brace core, no leg drive.
Assisted Chin-Up: drop the assistance weight by 10–15 lbs. Goal is to need less help by Week 4.
DB Incline Press: 4 sets now. Bench set 30–45°. Heavier than Block 2 flat bench.
DB Lateral Raise: thumbs slightly up, raise to shoulder height, controlled negative. This is what makes shoulders pop.
DB Lateral Raise + Hammer Curl: superset, both DBs in hand, no rest between, 60s after both.
Deadlift: this is your strongest lift. 4 sets of 6, no compromise on form. Week 4 last set is AMRAP.
BB Row: chest tall, pull bar to belly button, control the negative.
EZ Bar Skull Crushers: elbows tucked in, lower the bar to your forehead, control the negative.
Hip Thrust: cap at 210 lbs (BBL safety). Squeeze glutes hard at the top for 2 full seconds. Week 4 last set is AMRAP.
Thursday = your hammy day. Hip Thrust + Bulgarian + Leg Curl all hit the back of your legs. Push hard.
Bulgarian Split Squat: heavier DBs than Block 2. Drop the back knee straight down, weight in the front heel.
Lying Leg Curl: slow eccentric, full hamstring stretch at the bottom.
Abductor + Seated Calf: machine superset. Stay on your machines, 60s after both.
Same exercises as Tuesday. Beat your numbers from earlier in the week.
Same exercises as Wednesday. Try to match or beat your Wednesday numbers.