Sunday, July 5, 2026

Upper Body Density + Leg Rebuild (Optimized)…

Targets

  • RIR: 2–3 on all work sets
  • Average HR: 120–130 bpm
  • Peak HR: ≤145 bpm
  • Rest: 30 sec between sets, 60 sec between exercises
  • Controlled tempo (2–3 sec eccentric), no grinding or Valsalva

Warm-up

  • Leg Extension — 1×20 @ 70
  • Reverse Hyper — 2×12 @ 30
  • EZ Bar Curl — 1×12 @ 70


Main Work


1. Barbell Seal Row

  • 8 × 160 (overhand)
  • 7 × 170 (underhand)
  • 5 × 185 (overhand)


2. Barbell Bench Press


  • 5 × 185
  • 3 × 205
  • 1 × 225

Then, Reverse Bench 1x8 @ 135


3. Medium-Grip Pulldown


  • 1×8 @ 150
  • Full stretch, slight pause at the bottom.


4. Weighted Dips


  • 1×15 @ +10 lb
  • If you reach 15 reps with more than 3 RIR, increase to +15 lb next workout.


5. EZ Bar Curl


  • 8 × 70
  • 7 × 80
  • 5 × 90


6. EZ Bar Reverse Curl


  • 1×8 @ 50
  • Slow 3-second lowering to emphasize brachioradialis.


7. Prime Handle Upright Row


  • 1×8 @ 130
  • Pull only to lower chest/upper sternum to minimize shoulder impingement.


Finisher 


Prone Rear Delt Swings


  • 2×12 @ 20 & 15
  • Light dumbbells
  • 2-second squeeze at the top
  • Strict form, minimal momentum


Band Pull Aparts - 2x12 @ Purple 

Band Curls - 2x12 @ Black


AVG HR - 117 BPM

MAX HR - 144 BPM

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