Breakout With Arms Month2 PDF
Breakout With Arms Month2 PDF
BREAK-IN:
45LB PLATE HIGH HIP BUCKS - Metabolic Posterior Chain Legs x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
PUSHUPS - Metabolic Upper Body Push x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
50LB GOBLET SQUATS - Metabolic Anterior Chain Legs x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
INVERTED ROWS - Metabolic Upper Body Pull x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
3 SETS - Front Squat - 5 Reps (Use 7RM - Rest 2 minutes between sets)
3 SETS - UNILATERAL - DB Bulgarian Split Squats x 10-12RM each leg (forced eccentrics to negative failure - hand supported)
3 SETS - Bench Press - 5 Reps (Use 7RM - Rest 2 minutes between sets)
3 SETS - UNILATERAL - 1-Arm DB Bench Press x 10-12RM each arm (forced eccentrics to negative failure - 2-to-1 )
4 SETS - Triceps Pushdowns - 4-8RM
HEAVY PUSH NOTE
3 SETS - Tubing External Rotation x 15 each arm
NOTE: If you get all 5 reps on each of your 3 sets of
your 3x5, move up 10lbs for barbell or 5 lbs for dumb-
bell next week. If not, re-use same weight as today.
VHP SETS
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Pull) Combo 1 - 3 SETS X-TINCTION STYLE - REST 1 MINUTE BETWEEN EACH COMPLETED VHP SET
3A. Cable High Pulls x F (alternate between exercises without rest until one of them falls below 50% of your rep count from the first set of
either exercise)
3B. Cable Face Pulls x F
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Pull) Combo 2 - 3 SETS X-TINCTION STYLE - REST 1 MINUTE BETWEEN EACH COMPLETED VHP SET
4A. Tubing Jack Hammers x F (alternate between exercises without rest until one of them falls below 50% of your rep count from the first
exercise)
4B. Band Pull Aparts x F
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TOUGH BREAK - WEEK 5
THURSDAY BREAKOUT ARM DAY
For all exercises, follow the instructions for reps, sets and weight selection. Perform your heavy sets of biceps first, resting 90 seconds be-
tween each set and then move to the first MECH 3 combo. Do 3 rounds of the combo, taking no rest between exercises but resting 90 sec-
onds at the end of each round. Perform heavy triceps, resting 90 seconds between sets, and then proceed to the second MECH 3 combo,
which is performed in the same manner as the first.
A. BICEPS - Incline DB Curls x 12-15RM to F. (Upon reaching failure, using the same weight complete the exercises listed.)
B. BICEPS - Seated Curls x F
C. BICEPS - Seated Drag Curls x F
BREAKOUT NOTE
NOTE: Keep rest to a minimum between exercises.
METABOLIC TRICEPS - Triceps Pushdown x 3 SETS OF 15-20RM to Failure
Rest 90 seconds when completed and repeat for 3
rounds.
3 SETS - BREAKOUT “MECH 3” COMBO 2
A. TRICEPS - Lying Triceps Extension x 12-15RM to Failure. (Upon reaching failure, using the same weight complete the exercises listed.)
B. TRICEPS - Modified French Press x F
C. TRICEPS - Elbows Tucked DB Bench Press x F
VHP SETS
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Push) Combo 1 - 3 SETS X-TINCTION STYLE - REST 1 MINUTE BETWEEN EACH COMPLETED VHP SET
3A. Plate Press Outs x F (alternate between exercises without rest, using same weight until one of them falls below 50% of your rep count
from the first exercise)
3B. Plate Presses x F
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Push) Combo 2 - 3 SETS X-TINCTION STYLE - REST 1 MINUTE BETWEEN EACH COMPLETED VHP SET
4A. Side Lateral Raises x F (alternate between exercises without rest using same weight until one of them falls below 50% of your rep count
from the first exercise)
4B. Wide Arc Shoulder Presses x F
SUNDAY OFF bell next week. If not, re-use same weight as today.
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TOUGH BREAK - WEEK 6
BREAKTHROUGH:
45LB PLATE HIGH HIP BUCKS - Metabolic Posterior Chain Legs x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
BREAKTHROUGH NOTE
PUSHUPS - Metabolic Upper Body Push x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
Deduct 2 reps for every rest/stoppage after your
50LB GOBLET SQUATS - Metabolic Anterior Chain Legs x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
mandatory 2 minute rest.
INVERTED ROWS - Metabolic Upper Body Pull x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
Follow the instructions for each exercise for reps, sets and weight selection. Rest 60-90 seconds between sets. The last exercise, Tubing
External Rotation, is meant to strengthen your rotator cuff and does not call for you to set a new personal record. Focus on quality reps and
make each one count.
3 SETS - Front Squat - 5 Reps (Use 7RM - Rest 2 minutes between sets)
3 SETS - UNILATERAL - DB Bulgarian Split Squats x 10-12RM each leg (forced eccentrics to negative failure - hand supported)
3 SETS - Bench Press - 5 Reps (Use 7RM - Rest 2 minutes between sets)
3 SETS - UNILATERAL - 1-Arm DB Bench Press x 10-12RM each arm (forced eccentrics to negative failure - 2-to-1 )
4 SETS - Triceps Pushdowns - 4-8RM
HEAVY PUSH NOTE
3 SETS - Tubing External Rotation x 15 each arm
NOTE: If you get all 5 reps on each of your 3 sets of
your 3x5, move up 10lbs for barbell or 5 lbs for dumb-
bell next week. If not, re-use same weight as today.
VHP SETS
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Pull) Combo 1 - 1 SET HI-LADDER STYLE - YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS
3A. Cable High Pulls (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating descending order with face pulls - 20,18,16,15,14,13,12,11,10)
3B. Cable Face Pulls (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating ascending order with high pulls - 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20)
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Pull) Combo 2 - 1 SET HI-LADDER STYLE - YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS
4A. Tubing Jack Hammers (Perform reps in alternating descending order with pull aparts - 20,18,16,15,14,13,12,11,10)
4B. Band Pull Aparts (Perform reps in alternating ascending order with jack hammers - 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20)
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TOUGH BREAK - WEEK 6
THURSDAY BREAKOUT ARM DAY
For all exercises, follow the instructions for reps, sets and weight selection. Perform your heavy sets of biceps first, resting 90 seconds be-
tween each set and then move to the first MECH 3 combo. Do 3 rounds of the combo, taking no rest between exercises but resting 90 sec-
onds at the end of each round. Perform heavy triceps, resting 90 seconds between sets, and then proceed to the second MECH 3 combo,
which is performed in the same manner as the first.
METABOLIC BICEPS - Spider Curls x 3 SETS OF 15-20RM to Failure
A. BICEPS - Standing Supinating Curls (Together) x 12-15RM to Failure. (Upon reaching failure, using the same weight complete the exercises
listed.)
B. BICEPS - Standing Supinating Curls (Alternating) x F
C. BICEPS - Hammer Curls (Alternating) x F BREAKOUT NOTE
NOTE: Keep rest to a minimum between exercises.
METABOLIC TRICEPS - Lying DB Triceps Extension x 3 SETS OF 15-20RM to Failure Rest 90 seconds when completed and repeat for 3
rounds.
3 SETS - BREAKOUT “MECH 3” COMBO 2
VHP SETS
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Push) Combo 1 - 1 SET HI-LADDER STYLE - YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS
3A. Plate Press Outs (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating descending order with plate presses - 20,18,16,15,14,13,12,11,10)
3B. Plate Presses (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating ascending order with plate press outs - 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20)
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Push) Combo 2 - 1 SET HI-LADDER STYLE - YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS
4A. Side Lateral Raises (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating descending order with wide arc presses - 20,18,16,15,14,13,12,
11,10)
4B. Wide Arc Shoulder Presses (Use same weight as above - Perform reps in alternating ascending order with side lateral raises -
10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20)
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TOUGH BREAK - WEEK 7
MONDAY BREAKTHROUGH DAY
To perform each exercise properly, you will set a running clock for 5 minutes. Once you start the clock, perform the exercise to failure -
once reached, take note of the time and the number of reps you did (they will be important throughout the month). You now have a manda-
tory 2 minute rest. Once the 2 minutes are up, start repping out again until you reach the 5 minute mark. This will equate to 3 minutes of
work with a 2 minute resting period. Try to get as many reps as you can.
BREAKTHROUGH:
45LB PLATE HIGH HIP BUCKS - Metabolic Posterior Chain Legs x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
BREAKTHROUGH NOTE
PUSHUPS - Metabolic Upper Body Push x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
NOTE: Deduct 4 reps for every rest/stoppage
50LB GOBLET SQUATS - Metabolic Anterior Chain Legs x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
after your mandatory 2 minute rest.
INVERTED ROWS - Metabolic Upper Body Pull x 3 MOW (Minutes of Work)
3 SETS - Front Squat - 5 Reps (Use 7RM - Rest 2 minutes between sets)
3 SETS - UNILATERAL - DB Step Ups x 10-12RM each leg (forced eccentrics ro negative failure - opposite leg assisted) - start with weaker leg to
accommodate back to back nature of exercise
3 SETS - Bench Press - 5 Reps (Use 7RM - Rest 2 minutes between sets)
3 SETS - UNILATERAL - 3D Crossovers x 10RM x (forced eccentrics to negative failure - 2-to-1)
4 SETS - Lying DB Triceps Extensions - 4-8RM
HEAVY PUSH NOTE
3 SETS - Tubing External Rotation x 15 each arm NOTE: If you get all 5 reps on each of your 3 sets of
your 3x5, move up 10lbs for barbell or 5 lbs for dumb-
bell next week. If not, re-use same weight as today.
VHP SETS
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Pull) Combo 1 - 3 SETS X-TINCTION STYLE - REST 1 MINUTE BETWEEN EACH COMPLETED VHP SET
3A. Cable High Pulls x F (alternate between exercises without rest until one of them falls below 50% of your rep count from the first exercise)
3B. Cable Face Pulls x F
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Pull) Combo 2 - 3 SETS X-TINCTION STYLE - REST 1 MINUTE BETWEEN EACH COMPLETED VHP SET
4A. Tubing Jack Hammers x F (alternate between exercises without rest until one of them falls below 50% of your rep count from the first
exercise)
4B. Band Pull Aparts x F
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TOUGH BREAK - WEEK 7
THURSDAY BREAKOUT ARM DAY
For all exercises, follow the instructions for reps, sets and weight selection. Perform your heavy sets of biceps first, resting 90 seconds be-
tween each set and then move to the first MECH 3 combo. Do 3 rounds of the combo, taking no rest between exercises but resting 90 sec-
onds at the end of each round. Perform heavy triceps, resting 90 seconds between sets, and then proceed to the second MECH 3 combo,
which is performed in the same manner as the first.
METABOLIC BICEPS - Biceps Cable Curls x 3 SETS OF 15-20RM to Failure
VHP SETS
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Push) Combo 1 - 3 SETS X-TINCTION STYLE - REST 1 MINUTE AFTER EACH COMPLETED VHP SET
3A. Plate Press Outs x F (alternate between exercises without rest, using same weight until one of them falls below 50% of your rep count from
the first exercise)
3B. Plate Presses x F
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Push) Combo 2 - 3 SETS X-TINCTION STYLE - REST 1 MINUTE AFTER EACH COMPLETED VHP SET
4A. Side Lateral Raises x F (alternate between exercises without rest using same weight until one of them falls below 50% of your rep count from
the first exercise)
4B. Wide Arc Shoulder Presses x F
3 SETS - Front Squat - 5 Reps (Use 7RM - Rest 2 minutes between sets)
3 SETS - UNILATERAL - DB Step Ups x 10-12RM each leg (forced eccentrics to negative failure - opposite leg assisted) - start with weaker leg to
accommodate back to back nature of exercise
3 SETS - Bench Press - 5 Reps (Use 7RM - Rest 2 minutes between sets) HEAVY PUSH NOTE
3 SETS - UNILATERAL - 3D Crossovers x 10RM x (forced eccentrics to negative failure - 2-to-1) NOTE: If you get all 5 reps on each of your 3 sets of
4 SETS - Lying DB Triceps Extensions - 4-8RM your 3x5, move up 10lbs for barbell or 5 lbs for dumb-
3 SETS - Tubing External Rotation x 15 each arm bell next week. If not, re-use same weight as today.
VHP SETS
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Pull) Combo 1 - 1 SET HI-LADDER STYLE - YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS
3A. Cable High Pulls (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating descending order with face pulls - 20,18,16,15,14,13,12,11,10)
3B. Cable Face Pulls (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating ascending order with high pulls - 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20)
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Pull) Combo 2 - 1 SET HI-LADDER STYLE - YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS
4A. Tubing Jack Hammers (Perform reps in alternating descending order with pull aparts - 20,18,16,15,14,13,12,11,10)
4B. Band Pull Aparts (Perform reps in alternating ascending order with jack hammers - 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20)
Follow the instructions for each exercise for reps, sets and weight selection. Rest 60-90 seconds between sets unless otherwise noted. For
the unilateral exercises performed to negative failure, check detailed instructions inside the portal if you are unsure how to perform these.
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TOUGH BREAK - WEEK 8
VHP SETS
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Push) Combo 1 - 1 SET HI-LADDER STYLE - YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS
3A. Plate Press Outs (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating descending order with face pulls - 20,18,16,15,14,13,12,11,10)
3B. Plate Presses (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating ascending order with high pulls - 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20)
VHP (Vertical Horizontal Push) Combo 2 - 1 SET HI-LADDER STYLE - YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS
4A. Side Lateral Raises (Use 1/2 of your 12RM - Perform reps in alternating descending order with wide arc presses - 20,18,16,15,14,13,12,
11,10)
4B. Wide Arc Shoulder Presses (Use same weight as above - Perform reps in alternating ascending order with side lateral raises -
10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20)
FRIDAY OFF
How to Perform Your Metabolic Breakout Day Workout: Do as many reps of each exercise as possible in a 3 minute period. You can rest
as many times as you want for as long as you want during the 3 minute period, but take note of the fact that the clock is still ticking! Rest
2-3 minutes between exercises.
BREAKTHROUGH:
45LB PLATE HIGH HIP BUCKS - Metabolic Posterior Chain Legs x 3 Minutes AMRAP
PUSHUPS - Metabolic Upper Body Push x 3 Minutes AMRAP
50LB GOBLET SQUATS - Metabolic Anterior Chain Legs x 3 Minutes AMRAP
INVERTED ROWS - Metabolic Upper Body Pull x 3 Minutes AMRAP
SUNDAY OFF
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