INSTRUCTIONS
- There are two options to choose from:
OPTION 1
- Scroll down to the Full Body Workout 3 Exercise List.
- Choose between 1A or 1B. (image)
- Perform only 1 exercise for each muscle group.
- You can use the opposite exercises the next time you workout.
- Perform only 1 exercise for each muscle group.
- Complete all the predetermined sets and repetitions for that chosen exercise before moving onto the next muscle group’s exercise.
- Scroll down to the Full Body Workout 3 Exercise List.
- Choose between 1A or 1B. (image)
- Perform only 1 exercise for each muscle group.
- You can use the opposite exercises the next time you workout.
- Perform only 1 exercise for each muscle group.
- Complete all the predetermined sets and repetitions for that chosen exercise before moving onto the next muscle group’s exercise.
- Pick your Level of Fitness
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Scroll down to the Training Goal section and pick the fitness goal you would like to achieve. (image)
- Click the Training Program tab(s) associated with the fitness goal you have chosen and download the FREE workout templates. (image)
- Create your own custom workouts using the provided Full Body Workout 3 Exercise List below and track your progress.
- It is important to stick to the training plan for each month since each stage serves to prepare your body for the next.
- Without proper attention, you may put yourself at risk for injury.
TRAINING GOALS
BURN FAT
GOAL: |
If you want to reduce your body fat %, follow this training program. |
So you want to lose weight and get in shape huh? START HERE!
The goal of this program is to help you burn more calories than you consume. Here is an outline of what your training will look like for the course of the year. Each month/week, you will download the following training program templates and follow the given exercise:
- Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest Time layouts of each.
- It is important to stick to the weekly and monthly schedule for each Training Program since each stage of training serves to prepare your body for the next.
- Without proper attention, you may put yourself at risk for injury.
REDUCE BODY FAT PROGRAM |
MONTHLY PLAN | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | |
Stabilization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
MONTHLY PLAN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
Stabilization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
EXAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE
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JANUARY | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Strength Endurance | |||||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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FEBRUARY | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | |||||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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MARCH | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Strength Endurance | |||||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
GAIN SIZE & STRENGTH
GOAL: |
If you want to build muscle & increase your strength, follow this training program. |
Build muscle and develop superhuman strength by following this training program.
In addition to exercising, you’ll want to aim at increasing your caloric intake to exceed the amount that your burn during these training sessions. Here is an outline of what your training will look like for the course of the year. Each month/week, you will download the following training program templates and follow the given exercise:
- Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest Time layouts of each.
- It is important to stick to the weekly and monthly schedule for each Training Program since each stage of training serves to prepare your body for the next.
- Without proper attention, you may put yourself at risk for injury.
INCREASE LEAN BODY MUSCLE PROGRAM |
MONTHLY PLAN | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | |
Stabilization | ✔ | ||||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
Hypertrophy | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
Max Strength | ✔ | ||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
MONTHLY PLAN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
Stabilization | ✔ | ||||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
Hypertrophy | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
Max Strength | ✔ | ||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
EXAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE
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JANUARY | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Strength Endurance | |||||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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FEBRUARY | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | |||||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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MARCH | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | |||||||
Strength Endurance | |||||||
Hypertrophy | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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APRIL | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | |||||||
Strength Endurance | |||||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
EXAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE
RESISTANCE TRAINING 4 DAYS/WEEK
- If you perform resistance exercises 4 days per week (split routine), it will look like the plan below.
MONTH | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | |||||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Hypertrophy | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Max Strength | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
- NOTE:
- This does not mean you train your entire body each day.
- In general, you would train certain muscle groups the 1st day and the remaining muscle groups the second day. You would then repeat this process on your next 2 training days.
- The important part is to not train the same muscle 2 days in a row.
- Some common exercise pairing routines include:
DAY 1 | DAY 2 |
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps | Back, Legs, Calves |
Upper Body Exercises | Lower Body Exercises |
Pushing Type Exercises | Pulling Type Exercises |
BECOME A BETTER ATHLETE
GOAL: |
If you want to improve your athletic performance, follow this training program. |
Already an athlete and want to break through your current plateaus and reach new heights? Follow this action plan.
In addition to exercising, you’ll want to aim at increasing your caloric intake to exceed the amount that your burn during these training sessions. Here is an outline of what your training will look like for the course of the year. Each month/week, you will download the following training program templates and follow the given exercise:
- Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest Time layouts of each.
- It is important to stick to the weekly and monthly schedule for each Training Program since each stage of training serves to prepare your body for the next.
- Without proper attention, you may put yourself at risk for injury.
IMPROVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAM |
MONTHLY PLAN | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | |
Stabilization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
MONTHLY PLAN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
Stabilization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
EXAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE
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JANUARY | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Strength Endurance | |||||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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FEBRUARY | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | |||||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | |||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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MARCH | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | ✔ | ||||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ||||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | ✔ | ||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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APRIL | WEEKS 1-4 | ||||||
DAY | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
Stabilization | |||||||
Strength Endurance | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
Hypertrophy | |||||||
Max Strength | |||||||
Power | ✔ | ||||||
Core | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cardio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Cooldown | Stretching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TRAINING PROGRAMS
BB | DB | 1RM | BW |
Barbell | Dumbbell | 1 Rep Max | Body Weight |
* | INTENSITY LEVEL OPTIONS | 1 ) X % of 1RM |
Resistance Weight Used | 2 ) ≤ X % of BW | |
During Each Exercise | 3 ) BW only |
TRAINING PROGRAMS | ||||||
* | STABILIZATION | Resistance Weight Used | 50-70% of 1RM BW only | |||
Stabilization Training is used to increase muscular endurance and stability. It will help improve your ability to stabilize your joints and posture; high repetitions with a focus on increasing your proprioception.
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** | STRENGTH ENDURANCE | Resistance Weight Used | 70-80% of 1RM BW only | |||
Strength Endurance Training means training with a moderate number of repetitions with heavier weights. This phase of training will help your body adapt to higher volume workouts while increasing your strength. This type of training will involve compound sets of exercises.
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*** | HYPERTROPHY | Resistance Weight Used | 75-85% of 1RM BW only | |||
Hypertrophy Training refers to an increase in muscular size by increasing the number of sets performed while increasing the amount of resistance used. The amount of reps for each set will be moderate to low.
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**** | MAX STRENGTH | Resistance Weight Used | 85-100% of 1RM BW only | |||
Max Strength Training is a measure of how much force your body can exert.
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***** | POWER | Resistance Weight Used | 1st Exercise 35-45% of 1RM 2nd Exercise 35-45% of 1RM OR ≤ 10% of BW OR BW only | |||
Power Training typically involves exercises which apply the maximum amount of force as fast as possible. It is based on the idea that Strength + Speed = Power. Power training workouts will combine a Strength exercise with a Power exercise for each body part.
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TRAINING STYLE | ||||||
SINGLE SET | Performing only 1 set of each exercise. | |||||
EXAMPLE | CHEST WORKOUT | |||||
70% X 200 lbs. = 140 lbs. | START If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight. This means you will perform 1 set of Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells). FINISH Once this set is completed, rest, and then move onto the next exercise. | |||||
MULTIPLE SET | Performing multiple sets of each exercise you have selected. | |||||
EXAMPLE | CHEST WORKOUT | |||||
70% X 200 lbs. = 140 lbs. | START If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight. This means you will perform 1 set of Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells). FINISH Once this set is completed, rest according to your chosen Training Program and then repeat for X Number of Sets based off of your Fitness Level. | |||||
COMPOUND SET | Performing 2 exercises in rapid succession for the same muscles, or non-opposing muscle groups, with minimal rest in between the two exercises. | |||||
EXAMPLE | CHEST WORKOUT | |||||
70% X 200 lbs. = 140 lbs. | START If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight. This means you will perform 1 set of Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells). FINISH Once this set is completed, immediately begin Exercise 2. | |||||
70% X 120 lbs. = 84 lbs. | START If your 1RM for Dumbbell Flyes is 120 lbs. (two 60 lb. dumbbells), then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight. This means you will perform 1 set of Dumbbell Flyes with 80-90 lbs. (using either two 40 lb. dumbbells or two 45 lb. dumbbells). FINISH Once this set is completed, Rest 60 seconds, then repeat for number of Compound Sets (as determined by your Fitness Level). | |||||
SUPERSET | Performing 2 exercises in rapid succession for opposing muscle groups with minimal rest in between the two exercises. | |||||
EXAMPLE | CHEST | BACK | |||||
70% X 200 lbs. = 140 lbs. | START If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight. This means you will perform 1 set of Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells). FINISH Once this set is completed, immediately begin Exercise 2. | |||||
70% X 120 lbs. = 84 lbs. | START If your 1RM for Dumbbell Rows is 120 lbs. (two 60 lb. dumbbells), then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight. This means you will perform 1 set of Dumbbell Rows with 80-90 lbs. (using either two 40 lb. dumbbells or two 45 lb. dumbbells). FINISH Once this set is completed, Rest 60 seconds, then repeat for number of Supersets (as determined by your Fitness Level). | |||||
PYRAMID SET | Increasing or Decreasing resistance weight with each set. | |||||
EXAMPLE | CHEST WORKOUT | |||||
70% X 200 lbs. = 140 lbs. | START If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), then the actual weight you will start for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight. This means you will perform the First set of Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells). FINISH Once this set is completed, you will either increase or decrease the weight of the dumbbells for the each set thereafter. |
DOWNLOAD BEGINNER TEMPLATES
FITNESS LEVEL |
BEGINNER | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 2 — 3 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
SETS PER MUSCLE | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
REPS/SET | handstandpushup.com | |||
CHEST BACK SHOULDER LEG CALF BICEP TRICEP FOREARM | 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 | 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 | 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 | 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 |
INTENSITY | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 STABILIZATION WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: SINGLE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 1 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 1 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 1 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 1 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 1 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 1 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 1 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 1 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 12—20 | n/a | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 12—20 | n/a | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
BEGINNER | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 2 — 3 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
COMPOUND SETS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
1A Chest 1B Chest | 12 12 | 12 12 | 10 10 | 10 10 |
1A Back 1B Back | 12 12 | 12 12 | 10 10 | 10 10 |
1A Shoulder 1B Shoulder | 12 12 | 12 12 | 10 10 | 10 10 |
1A Leg 1B Leg | 12 12 | 12 12 | 10 10 | 10 10 |
1A Calf 1B Calf | 12 12 | 12 12 | 10 10 | 10 10 |
1A Bicep 1B Bicep | 12 12 | 12 12 | 10 10 | 10 10 |
1A Tricep 1B Tricep | 12 12 | 12 12 | 10 10 | 10 10 |
1A Forearm 1B Forearm | 12 12 | 12 12 | 10 10 | 10 10 |
INTENSITY | 70% | 70% | 75% | 75% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 STRENGTH ENDURANCE WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: COMPOUND SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISE | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | ||
Tilted Bar Push-Up | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Plate Row | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Stationary Forward Lunge to Knee Raise | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Star Jump | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Cross Body Curl Supinated Grip | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | ||
Tricep Push-Ups | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 2 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
BEGINNER | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 3 — 4 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
SETS | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
CHEST BACK SHOULDER LEG CALF BICEP TRICEP FOREARM | 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 | 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 | 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 | 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 |
INTENSITY | 75% | 75% | 80% | 80% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 HYPERTROPHY WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: SINGLE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
BEGINNER | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 3 — 4 TIMES PER WEEK |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
SETS | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
CHEST BACK SHOULDER LEG CALF BICEP TRICEP FOREARM | 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 | 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 | 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 | 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 |
INTENSITY | 85% | 85% | 87% | 89% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 MAX STRENGTH WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: SINGLE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 1/1/1 | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 1/1/1 | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
BEGINNER | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM
3 — 4 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
COMPOUND SETS | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
1A Chest 1B Chest |
5 10 |
5 10 |
4 10 |
4 8 |
1A Back 1B Back |
5 10 |
5 10 |
4 10 |
4 8 |
1A Shoulder 1B Shoulder |
5 10 |
5 10 |
4 10 |
4 8 |
1A Leg 1B Leg |
5 10 |
5 10 |
4 10 |
4 8 |
1A Calf 1B Calf |
5 10 |
5 10 |
4 10 |
4 8 |
1A Bicep 1B Bicep |
5 10 |
5 10 |
4 10 |
4 8 |
1A Tricep 1B Tricep |
5 10 |
5 10 |
4 10 |
4 8 |
1A Forearm 1B Forearm |
5 10 |
5 10 |
4 10 |
4 8 |
INTENSITY | ||||
1st Exercise | 85% 1RM | 85% | 89% | 91% |
2nd Exercise | 2% of BW | 4% | 6% | 8% |
OR | ||||
30% 1RM | 35% | 40% | 45% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 POWER WORKOUT |
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GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: COMPOUND SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Tilted Bar Push-Up | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Plate Row | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Single Leg Deadlift Get UpS | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Stationary Forward Lunge to Knee RaiseS | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Star Jump | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Cross Body Curl Supinated Grip | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Tricep Push-Ups | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | X/X/X | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | X/X/X | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
DOWNLOAD INTERMEDIATE TEMPLATES
FITNESS LEVEL |
INTERMEDIATE | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 2 — 3 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
SETS PER MUSCLE | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
REPS/SET | handstandpushup.com | |||
CHEST BACK SHOULDER LEG CALF BICEP TRICEP FOREARM | 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 | 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 | 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 | 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 |
INTENSITY | 60% | 65% | 65% | 70% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 STABILIZATION WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: SINGLE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 2 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 2 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 2 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Single Leg Deadlift Get UpS | 2 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 2 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 2 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 2 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 2 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 12—20 | n/a | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 12—20 | n/a | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
INTERMEDIATE | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM
2 — 3 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
COMPOUND SETS | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
1A Chest 1B Chest |
12 12 |
10 10 |
8 8 |
8 8 |
1A Back 1B Back |
12 12 |
10 10 |
8 8 |
8 8 |
1A Shoulder 1B Shoulder |
12 12 |
10 10 |
8 8 |
8 8 |
1A Leg 1B Leg |
12 12 |
10 10 |
8 8 |
8 8 |
1A Calf 1B Calf |
12 12 |
10 10 |
8 8 |
8 8 |
1A Bicep 1B Bicep |
12 12 |
10 10 |
8 8 |
8 8 |
1A Tricep 1B Tricep |
12 12 |
10 10 |
8 8 |
8 8 |
1A Forearm 1B Forearm |
12 12 |
10 10 |
8 8 |
8 8 |
INTENSITY | 70% | 75% | 80% | 80% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 STRENGTH ENDURANCE WORKOUT |
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GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: COMPOUND SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISE | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 2 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Tilted Bar Push-Up | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 2 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Plate Row | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 2 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Single Leg Deadlift Get UpS | 2 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Stationary Forward Lunge to Knee RaiseS | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 2 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Star Jump | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 2 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Cross Body Curl Supinated Grip | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 2 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Tricep Push-Ups | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 2 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
INTERMEDIATE | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM
3 — 4 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
SETS | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
CHEST BACK SHOULDER LEG CALF BICEP TRICEP FOREARM |
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 |
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 |
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 |
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 |
INTENSITY | 75% | 80% | 80% | 85% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 HYPERTROPHY WORKOUT |
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GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: SINGLE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Single Leg Deadlift Get UpS | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
INTERMEDIATE | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM
3 — 4 TIMES PER WEEK |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
SETS | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
CHEST BACK SHOULDER LEG CALF BICEP TRICEP FOREARM |
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 |
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 |
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 |
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 |
INTENSITY | 85% | 85% | 88% | 91% |
FITNESS LEVEL |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 MAX STRENGTH WORKOUT |
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GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: SINGLE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Single Leg Deadlift Get UpS | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 1/1/1 | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 1/1/1 | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
INTERMEDIATE | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 3 — 4 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
COMPOUND SETS | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
1A Chest 1B Chest | 5 10 | 4 10 | 4 8 | 3 8 |
1A Back 1B Back | 5 10 | 4 10 | 4 8 | 3 8 |
1A Shoulder 1B Shoulder | 5 10 | 4 10 | 4 8 | 3 8 |
1A Leg 1B Leg | 5 10 | 4 10 | 4 8 | 3 8 |
1A Calf 1B Calf | 5 10 | 4 10 | 4 8 | 3 8 |
1A Bicep 1B Bicep | 5 10 | 4 10 | 4 8 | 3 8 |
1A Tricep 1B Tricep | 5 10 | 4 10 | 4 8 | 4 8 |
1A Forearm 1B Forearm | 5 10 | 4 10 | 4 8 | 3 8 |
INTENSITY | ||||
1st Exercise | 85% 1RM | 89% | 91% | 93% |
2nd Exercise | 2% of BW | 4% | 6% | 8% |
OR | ||||
30% 1RM | 35% | 40% | 45% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 POWER WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: COMPOUND SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Tilted Bar Push-Up | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Plate Row | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Stationary Forward Lunge to Knee Raise | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Star Jump | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Cross Body Curl Supinated Grip | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Tricep Push-Ups | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | X/X/X | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | X/X/X | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
DOWNLOAD ADVANCED TEMPLATES
FITNESS LEVEL |
ADVANCED | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 3 — 4 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
SETS PER MUSCLE | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
REPS/SET | handstandpushup.com | |||
CHEST BACK SHOULDER LEG CALF BICEP TRICEP FOREARM | 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 | 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 | 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 | 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 |
INTENSITY | 60% | 65% | 70% | 70% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 STABILIZATION WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: SINGLE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 3 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 3 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 3 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 3 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 3 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 3 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 3 | 12 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 3 | 20 | 60% | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 12—20 | n/a | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 12—20 | n/a | 4/2/1 | 0-90 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
ADVANCED | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 3 — 4 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
COMPOUND SETS | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
1A Chest 1B Chest | 12 12 | 10 10 | 8 8 | 8 8 |
1A Back 1B Back | 12 12 | 10 10 | 8 8 | 8 8 |
1A Shoulder 1B Shoulder | 12 12 | 10 10 | 8 8 | 8 8 |
1A Leg 1B Leg | 12 12 | 10 10 | 8 8 | 8 8 |
1A Calf 1B Calf | 12 12 | 10 10 | 8 8 | 8 8 |
1A Bicep 1B Bicep | 12 12 | 10 10 | 8 8 | 8 8 |
1A Tricep 1B Tricep | 12 12 | 10 10 | 8 8 | 8 8 |
1A Forearm 1B Forearm | 12 12 | 10 10 | 8 8 | 8 8 |
INTENSITY | 70% | 75% | 80% | 80% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 STRENGTH ENDURANCE WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: COMPOUND SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISE | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Tilted Bar Push-Up | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Plate Row | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Stationary Forward Lunge to Knee Raise | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Star Jump | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Cross Body Curl Supinated Grip | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Tricep Push-Ups | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 3 | 12 | 70% | 2/0/2 | 0 s | |
Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl | 12 | 70% | 4/2/1 | 60 s | ||
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
ADVANCED | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM
3 — 4 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
SETS | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
CHEST BACK SHOULDER LEG CALF BICEP TRICEP FOREARM |
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 |
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 |
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 |
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 |
INTENSITY | 75% | 80% | 85% | 85% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 HYPERTROPHY WORKOUT |
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GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: SINGLE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 3 | 12 | 75% | 2/0/2 | 0-60 s | |
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 3/2/1 | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
ADVANCED | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 3 — 4 TIMES PER WEEK |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
SETS | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
CHEST BACK SHOULDER LEG CALF BICEP TRICEP FOREARM | 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 | 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 | 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 | 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 |
INTENSITY | 85% | 88% | 91% | 94% |
FITNESS LEVEL |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 MAX STRENGTH WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: SINGLE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 4 | 5 | 85% | X/X/X | 3-5 min | |
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 1/1/1 | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | 1/1/1 | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
FITNESS LEVEL |
ADVANCED | COMPLETE THIS TRAINING PROGRAM 3 — 4 Times Per Week |
GOALS | WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 |
COMPOUND SETS | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
REPS | handstandpushup.com | |||
1A Chest 1B Chest | 5 10 | 4 10 | 3 8 | 2 6 |
1A Back 1B Back | 5 10 | 4 10 | 3 8 | 2 6 |
1A Shoulder 1B Shoulder | 5 10 | 4 10 | 3 8 | 2 6 |
1A Leg 1B Leg | 5 10 | 4 10 | 3 8 | 2 6 |
1A Calf 1B Calf | 5 10 | 4 10 | 3 8 | 2 6 |
1A Bicep 1B Bicep | 5 10 | 4 10 | 3 8 | 2 6 |
1A Tricep 1B Tricep | 5 10 | 4 10 | 3 8 | 2 6 |
1A Forearm 1B Forearm | 5 10 | 4 10 | 3 8 | 2 6 |
INTENSITY | ||||
1st Exercise | 85% 1RM | 89% | 93% | 95% |
2nd Exercise | 2% of BW | 4% | 6% | 8% |
OR | ||||
30% 1RM | 35% | 40% | 45% |
EXAMPLE WEEK 1 POWER WORKOUT | ||||||
GENERAL WARM-UP | 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.) | |||||
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Standard Push-Up | 1-2 | 12 | BW only | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
BB Bench Press | 1-2 | 12 | 50% 1RM | 4/2/1 | 60 s | |
PART 2: COMPOUND SETS | ||||||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Deep Push-Up | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Tilted Bar Push-Up | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Plate Row | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Elevated Pike Push-Up | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Stationary Forward Lunge to Knee Raise | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Star Jump | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Cross Body Curl Supinated Grip | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Tricep Push-Ups | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 3 | 5 | 85% of 1RM | X/X/X | 0 s | |
Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl | 10 | 2% of BW or 30% of 1RM | X/X/X | 2 min | ||
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN | ||||||
CORE EXERCISES | ||||||
EXERCISE | Sets | Reps | Intensity | Speed | Rest | |
Side Bridge | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | X/X/X | 0-60 s | |
Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 1—4 | 8—12 | n/a | X/X/X | 0-60 s | |
CARDIO | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Rocket Jump | 10—20 minutes | |||||
COOLDOWN | ||||||
EXERCISE | DURATION | |||||
Stretching | 10—20 minutes |
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# | WARM-UP | TIME | |||
💪 | Dynamic Stretching | 10-15 min | |||
RESISTANCE EXERCISES | |||||
# | CHEST | SETS | REPS | ||
1A | Deep Push-Up | 4 | 8-12 | ||
1B | Tilted Bar Push-Up | 4 | 8-12 | ||
# | BACK | SETS | REPS | ||
1A | Bent Over Dumbbell Row | 4 | 8-12 | ||
1B | Plate Row | 4 | 8-12 | ||
# | SHOULDER | SETS | REPS | ||
1A | Elevated Pike Push-Up | 4 | 8-12 | ||
1B | Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise | 4 | 8-12 | ||
# | LEG | SETS | REPS | ||
1A | Single Leg Deadlift Get Up | 4 | 8-12 | ||
1B | Stationary Forward Lunge to Knee Raise | 4 | 8-12 | ||
# | CALF | SETS | REPS | ||
1A | Standing Calf Raise Toes In | 4 | 8-12 | ||
1B | Star Jump | 4 | 8-12 | ||
# | BICEP | SETS | REPS | ||
1A | One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl | 4 | 8-12 | ||
1B | Cross Body Curl Supinated Grip | 8-12 | |||
# | TRICEP | SETS | REPS | ||
1A | Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension | 4 | 8-12 | ||
1B | Tricep Push-Ups | 4 | 8-12 | ||
# | FOREARM | SETS | REPS | ||
1A | Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar | 4 | 8-12 | ||
1B | Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl | 4 | 8-12 | ||
# | CORE EXERCISES | SETS | REPS | ||
1. | Side Bridge | 4 | 10-12 | ||
2. | Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold | 4 | 10-12 | ||
# | CARDIO | TIME | |||
3. | Rocket Jump | 10-15 min | |||
# | COOLDOWN | TIME | |||
4. | Stretching | 10-15 min | |||
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Dynamic Stretching
CHEST
1A. Deep Push-Up
1B. Tilted Bar Push-Up
BACK
1A. Bent Over Dumbbell Row
1B. Plate Row
SHOULDERS
1A. Elevated Pike Push-Up
1B. Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise
LEGS
1A. Single Leg Deadlift Get Up
1B. Stationary Forward Lunge to Knee Raise
CALVES
1A. Standing Calf Raise Toes In
1B. Star Jump
BICEPS
1A. One-Arm Plank Dumbbell Biceps Curl
1B. Cross Body Curl Supinated Grip
TRICEPS
1A. Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension
1B. Tricep Push-Ups
FOREARMS
1A. Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar
1B. Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl
CORE
1. Side Bridge
2. Partner Flat-Bench Back Extension With Hold
CARDIO
3. Rocket Jump
COOLDOWN
4. Stretching
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— Mark Twain |
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