This is the fifth week of workouts after my holiday. I have only 3 more weeks before the Christmas holidays begin.
My goals
For what it is worth, my current goals are:
- a double bodyweight pull up;
- a 2.5x bodyweight conventional deadlift; and
- bench 100kg (220lbs).
Progress so far and notes
Deadlifts, squats and bench are moving up nicely. Bodyweight exercises are suffering. I need to try something different.
So, it’s time for a change in programming. I’m going for a fairly radical change this time and try something I have not tried before. Taking the advice of the ”more often, fewer sets” folks, I’m going to try a completely experimental programme involving a four day whole body regime. I’ve plateaued on my one-arm chins and my dips, so I really need a shot in the arm from some fresh material.
Sounds completely mad, I know. Let’s see what happens…
Without further ado, here is the workout plan
Saturday – Upper focus
| Exercise |
Weight |
Sets |
Reps |
Rest |
Detail |
| Bench |
74kg |
10 |
3 |
1min30 |
- |
| Pull up |
42.5kg |
10 |
3 |
1min30 |
- |
| Pistol off 12″ box |
30kg |
10 |
3 |
1min30 |
- |
| Hanging leg raises |
2.0kg |
10 |
3 |
1min |
- |
| Supine rows |
- |
5 |
10 |
1min30 |
- |
| Front lever practice |
- |
3 |
1 |
1min |
- |
Sunday – Lower focus
| Exercise |
Weight |
Sets |
Reps |
Rest |
Detail |
| Deadlift off 2″ plates |
140kg |
10 |
2 |
1min30 |
- |
| Glute bridges |
50kg |
10 |
4 |
1min30 |
- |
| Press |
45kg |
10 |
3 |
1min30 |
- |
| Close grip chins |
30kg |
10 |
4 |
1min30 |
- |
| Supine rows |
- |
5 |
10 |
1mins30 |
- |
Plus sandbag training, of course!
Tuesday – Upper focus
| Exercise |
Weight |
Sets |
Reps |
Rest |
Detail |
| Dip |
50kg |
10 |
3 |
1min30 |
- |
| Assisted one arm chin |
-17.5kg |
10 |
1 |
1min30 |
Both arms |
| Pistol off 12″ box |
30kg |
10 |
3 |
1min30 |
- |
| Hanging leg raises |
2.0kg |
10 |
3 |
1min |
- |
| Supine rows |
- |
5 |
10 |
1min30 |
- |
| Front lever practice |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Thursday – Lower focus
| Exercise |
Weight |
Sets |
Reps |
Rest |
Detail |
| Lumberjack squats |
90kg |
10 |
3 |
1min30 |
- |
| Glute bridges |
40kg |
10 |
4 |
1min30 |
- |
| Press |
45kg |
10 |
3 |
1min30 |
- |
| Close grip chins |
30kg |
10 |
4 |
1min30 |
- |
| Supine rows |
- |
5 |
10 |
1mins30 |
- |
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