​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 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 — 1×20 @ 90

• Reverse Hyper — 2×12 @ 40 - 3 second eccentric 

• Lunges in place — 2×8 (Bodyweight)

Main Work

1. Sternum Pull-Ups

• 2 × 3 

• Chest to bar

• Lean back naturally

• Pull elbows behind the torso

• 2-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)*

* 3-second eccentric and squeeze at the top on  last set

3. Reverse Incline Hammer Press

• 8 × 200

• 7 × 210

• 5 × 230

*3-second eccentric on first two sets and 2 second on last set and 5 second on last rep

1. Wide-Grip Pulldowns

• 2 × 8 reps @ 180
• 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. Seated Incline Curl

• 8 × 25

• 7 × 30

• 5 × 35

*3-second eccentric on last rep

7. Role Hammer Curl

• 1 × 8 @ 110

• 3-second eccentric

8. Slight Bent-Over Dumbbell Upright Row

• 8 × 50

• 7 × 60

• 5 × 70

• Controlled tempo

Cash Out

Prone Rear Delt Swings

• 2 × 12 @ 20

• 2-second squeeze

• Strict form

Banded Skullcruhshet 

• 2 × 8 @ Blue

AVG HR - 122 BPM

MAX HR - 163 BPM

Finish

Zone 2 Recovery Walk

• .1.54 miles

• Maintain nasal breathing whenever possible

AVG HR - 117 BPM

MAX HR - 124 BPM