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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Workout Volume

Phase 1;Volume 
Workout Volume

The goal of Phase 1 is to increase the volume (number of sets) each week. In
addition to adding sets each week you should always strive to lift a greater load each
workout.
Week 1 = 3 sets per exercise
Week 2 = 4 sets per exercise
Week 3 = 5 sets per exercise
Rest time = 90 seconds between sets.

Workout 1 Chest+Shoulders
Workout 2 Back+Traps
Workout 3 Legs
Workout 4 Arms

Chest+Shoulder

Bench Press 3-5 X 6-10
Incline DB Press 3-5 X 6-10

Dips 3-5 X 6-10

Military or DB Press 3-5 X 6-10
DB Side Lateral 3-5 X 6-10

Back+Traps

Rack Deadlift 3-5 X 6-10
Pull-Up 3-5 X 6-10
Bent Over Row 3-5 X 6-10
BB Shrug 3-5 X 6-10
DB Shrug 3-5 X 6-10

Legs

Squats 3-5 X 6-10
Stiff Leg Deadlift 3-5 X 6-10
Leg Extension 3-5 X 6-10
Leg Curl 3-5 X 6-10
Lunges 3-5 X 6-10

Arms+Calves

BB Curl 3-5 X 6-10
Close Grip Bench 3-5 X 6-10
Skull Crusher 3-5 X 6-10
DB Curl 3-5 X 6-10
Standing Calf Raise 3-5 X 6-10
Seated Calf Raise 3-5 X 6-10

The rep range for Phase 1 is 6-10, which means you want to get at least 6 reps but no more than 10 reps. If you cannot get 6 reps then the weight is too heavy. If you can get more than 10 reps then the weight is too light. Once you can complete 10 reps with a given weight you should increase the weight for the next set. For example, if you can squat 225 lbs. for 10 reps the increase the weight to 235 lbs.