Targets
• RIR: 2–3 on all work sets
• Average HR: 120–130 bpm
• Peak HR: ≤145 bpm
• Rest: 30 seconds between sets, 60 seconds between exercises
• Tempo: Controlled 2–3 second eccentric on every rep
• No grinding or Valsalva
• Walk during short rest periods to help maintain heart rate
Warm-Up
• Leg Extension
- Warm-up: 1×15 with a lighter weight (60 lb)
- Work sets: 2×8 @ 100
- 2–3 RIR
- 2–3 second lowering
- Brief squeeze at the top
- No locking out hard
• Back Extensions — 2×12 @ BW - 3 second eccentric
• Tactical Lunges — 2×8 (15)
Main Work
1. Sternum Pull-Ups
• 2 × 3
• Chest to bar
• Lean back naturally
• Pull elbows behind the torso
• 3-second squeeze at the top
• 3-second eccentric
• Stop 1–2 reps before failure
2. Barbell Seal Row
• 8 × 155 (Underhand)
• 7 × 175 (Overhand)
• 5 × 185 (Underhand)*
* 5-second eccentric and squeeze at the top on last set
3. Reverse Incline Hammer Press
• 8 × 205
• 7 × 215
• 5 × 235
*3-second eccentric on first two sets and 2 second on last set. Finally, 7 seconds on last rep
- Wide-Grip Pulldowns
- 2 × 8 reps @ 130/180 then, 3 @ 220
- 2–3 second eccentric
- 1-second pause at the bottom
- Stop with 2–3 RIR
5. Weighted Dips
• 1 × 15 @ +35 lb
• 3-second eccentric
6. EZ Bar Curls
• 8 × 80
• 7 × 90
• 5 × 100
*3-second eccentric on last rep
7. Role Hammer Curl
• 1 × 8 @ 110
• 3-second eccentric
8. Slight Bent-Over Dumbbell Upright Row
• 8 × 55
• 7 × 65
• 5 × 75
• Controlled tempo
Cash Out
Prone Rear Delt Fly
• 2 × 12 @ 15
• 2-second squeeze
• Strict form
Banded Skullcruhshet
• 2 × 8 @ Blue
AVG HR - 110 BPM
MAX HR - 141 BPM
Finish
Zone 2 Recovery Walk
• .72 miles
• Maintain nasal breathing whenever possible
AVG HR - 111 BPM
MAX HR - 120 BPMI

