Chest
Full stretch at bottom, hard squeeze at peak
Incline Bench Press
4ร8โ10
Elbows at 45ยฐ, control the descent
Cable Crossover / Fly
3ร12โ15
Cables at chest height, slight forward lean
Chest Dip (Assisted OK)
3ร10
Lean forward, flare elbows slightly
Biceps Finisher
Chest on incline pad, full ROM, peak squeeze
Cable behind you, long head stretch
Incline Dumbbell Curls
3ร10
Arms fully extended, slow eccentric
Cardio
๐ Optional Cardio
20โ30 min incline treadmill (12โ15% grade, 3โ3.5 mph)
Session Notes
Past Sessions
Upper & Mid Back
Assisted Pull-Ups
4ร8โ10
Dead hang at bottom, chin over bar
Seated Chest-Supported Row
4ร10โ12
Retract scapula first, squeeze at peak
Lat Pulldown (wide grip)
3ร12
Lean slightly back, pull to upper chest
Chest tall, elbows close to torso
Rear delts + posture โ keep weight light
Lower Back ๐ข
Hyperextensions (45ยฐ bench)LOWER BACK
3ร15
Bodyweight or light plate โ slow, feel the erectors
Bird DogLOWER BACK
3ร10 each
Hold 2 sec at extension, hips stay square
Seated Good Mornings (DB)LOWER BACK
3ร12
Sit at end of bench, hinge from hips, light weight
Biceps Finisher
Neutral grip, great for brachialis
Long head emphasis, full stretch
Hits forearms + brachialis simultaneously
Session Notes
Past Sessions
Quad Rehab ๐ด
Mid-foot placement, controlled descent
VMO focus โ start light, pause at top
Bulgarian Split SquatREHAB
3ร10 each
Lead with left leg first, torso upright
Single Leg PressREHAB
3ร12 each
Log L vs R to track strength gap closing over time
Hamstrings & Glutes
Lying Hamstring CurlREHAB
4ร10โ12
3-sec negative โ critical for rehab
Seated Hamstring Curl
3ร12
Different angle than lying โ use both
Romanian Deadlift (DBs)
3ร10
Hinge from hips, soft knee, feel the stretch
Hip Abductor Machine
3ร20
Slow and controlled โ great for knee stability
Calves
Full stretch at bottom, pause at top
Lower Back ๐ข
HyperextensionsLOWER BACK
2ร15
Light โ reinforce after leg work
Cardio
๐ Knee-Friendly Cardio
ยฝ mile run + 20โ30 min incline treadmill. Rest between runs as needed.
Session Notes
Past Sessions
Biceps
Chest on incline pad, peak squeeze
Cable low behind you, maximum long-head stretch
Incline Dumbbell Curls
3ร10
Arms fully hang, slow eccentric
Elbow braced on thigh, full supination at top
Triceps
Tricep Pushdown (rope)
4ร12
Spread rope at bottom, elbows pinned to sides
Overhead Tricep Extension (cable)
3ร12
Face away from cable, long head stretch
Upper arm parallel to floor, full extension
Forearms
Forearm Curls (pronated)
3ร15
Over a bench, wrist flexion, controlled
Forearm Curls (supinated)
3ร15
Wrist extension โ often neglected, balance it out
Hammer Curls (slow tempo)
3ร12
Brachioradialis focus โ 3-sec eccentric
Cardio
๐ช Stairmaster
15โ20 min โ great low-impact cardio, works glutes, keeps the knee moving.
Session Notes
Past Sessions
Chest โ Strength Day
Incline Bench Press
5ร5โ6
Heavier than Day 1 โ progressive overload focus
After heavy press โ pump work
High-to-Low Cable Fly
3ร15
Cables high, cross down โ hits lower chest
Weighted Dip (or Chest Press Machine)
3ร8
Add weight if bodyweight feels easy
Biceps Finisher
Slightly supinated, great overall builder
Cable Curl (single arm)
3ร12
Constant tension throughout ROM
Peak contraction finisher
Cardio
๐ Optional Cardio
20 min incline treadmill or ยฝ mile run depending on energy.
Session Notes
Past Sessions
Back โ Strength Focus
Assisted Pull-Ups (heavier)
4ร6โ8
Reduce assistance vs Day 2 if possible
Seated Chest-Supported Row
4ร8โ10
Go heavier, 3-sec hold at contraction
Single Arm DB Row
3ร10 each
Brace on bench, full stretch, big pull
T-Bar Row (or Machine Row)
3ร10
Mid-back focus, elbows at 45ยฐ
Straight Arm Pulldown (cable)
3ร15
Lats only โ arms stay straight throughout
Lower Back ๐ข
HyperextensionsLOWER BACK
4ร15
Main lower back day โ can add a small plate
Good Mornings (cable)LOWER BACK
3ร12
Light cable at low anchor, hinge from hips
Bird DogLOWER BACK
3ร10 each
Core stability โ pairs well with lower back work
Biceps Finisher
Incline Dumbbell Curls
3ร10
Long head focus, arms fully extended
Session Notes
Past Sessions
Legs
Slightly lighter than Day 3 โ still feel it
VMO โ slow 2-sec squeeze at top
Single Leg PressREHAB
3ร12 each
Track the L vs R gap โ note both sides
Lying Hamstring CurlREHAB
3ร12
Slow eccentric, left side first
Hip Abductor Machine
3ร20
Knee stability โ higher reps OK
Full stretch at bottom, pause at top
Lower Back ๐ข
HyperextensionsLOWER BACK
3ร15
End of week โ keep it bodyweight
Cardio
๐ End of Week Cardio
ยฝ mile run + 30โ40 min incline treadmill. Or stairmaster if legs are fried.
Session Notes
Past Sessions