Friday, July 3, 2026

​Upper Body Density + Leg Rebuild…

Targets

  • RIR: 2–3
  • Avg HR: 120–130 bpm
  • Max HR: ≤145 bpm (brief peaks acceptable)
  • Rest: 30 sec between sets, 60 sec between exercises
  • Tempo: Controlled, no grinding, no Valsalva


Warm-Up


Leg Extensions


  • 1 × 20 @ 70


EZ Bar Curl


  • 1 × 12 @ 80


Main Workout


Barbell Seal Row


  • 8 @ 155 - Overhand
  • 7 @ 165 - Underhand
  • 5 @ 175 - Overhand


Reverse Incline Hammer Press


  • 8 @ 240
  • 7 @ 250
  • 5 @ 265


Medium Grip Pulldown 


  • 1 × 8 @ 


Bodyweight Dips


  • 1 × 15


Ez Bar Curl


  • 8 @ 70
  • 7 @ 80
  • 5 @ 90


EZ Var Reverse Curl


  • 1 × 8 @ 60


Prime Handle Upright Row


  • 8 @ 130
  • 7 @ 140
  • 5 @ 150


Seated Machine Lateral Raise


  • 8 @ 100
  • 7 @ 100
  • 5 @ 100*

*5 second rest in between sets 


Machine Reverse Fly


  • 8 @ 90
  • 7 @ 90
  • 5 @ 90

*Rear


CG Hammer Press


  • 8 @ 140
  • 7 @ 160
  • 5 @ 170


Machine Dip


  • 1 × 15 @ 170


Cash-Out


Landmine Low-to-High Fly


  • 2 × 5/5 @ 25


AVG HR - 111

MAX HR - 142 BPM



  • Hydrate well
  • Aim for 35–45 g protein within 1–2 hours


This keeps the session focused on regaining upper-body muscle while continuing your gradual, low-risk return to leg training after your sciatica.

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