J3U Program Designer
J3U Program Designer
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Choose a training split below that fits your clients schedule, based on 7-day, 3-on-1-off, 2-
on-1-off rotation.
The letters on the left side of the sessions indicate the order in which to perform the
exercise. Ex. A1 is the first exercise, B1 is the second exercise.
Movements with the same letter denoted with alternating set in the notes section should
be performed by doing the first movement, take a full rest period, perform the second
movement, take a full rest period. Ex. D1, full rest period, D2, full rest period, Repeat
The number under sets corresponds to how many sets of that movement to perform
with in the rep range described to the right.
If the numbers under sets is seperated by a comma, this means the first number of sets
is performed to the first rep range in the reps column, and the second number of sets is
performed to the second number of reps in the rep column. Example: If the set column
has “1,2” and the reps column has “10-15,15-20” this would be 1 set of 10-15 reps and 2
sets of 15-20 reps
All of the sets listed in the workouts are work sets only and do not include any warm up
sets. A work set would be defined as a set that is taken to 0-2 Reps in Reserve based on
where your athlete currently is in their training program.
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Selecting Loads week to week should aim to fall in the target rep range when you reach
the Reps in Reserve prescribed for that week. If you miss the target rep range, simply
adjust load the following week
Progress the load on a movement when you have reached 1 rep above the target rep
range with a certain load
Pressing inclines based off humeral path across the chest relative to ribcage size as
discussed in the AHO videos.
Set Intensifiers are not included within the program designer, these should be added to
the program based off the need of the athlete
Volume for the sessions are in ranges conducive to hypertrophy. These are just starting
points to assess your client's volume tolerability.
Alternating Set: Perform the first movement, take a full rest period, perform the second
movement, take a full rest period. Ex. D1, full rest period, D2, full rest period, Repeat
Exercise Suggestions are subject to moving someone up or down the regression patterns
based off skill.
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1: Crunch variation of choice: actively taking the midsection through stretch and
contract cycle.
2: Plank Variation of Choice: this is done in order to improve bracing capacity and
ability to keep rib cage in line with the pelvis.
3: Rotational Based Core work added based on need. For most, this will be thoracic
mobility work and not actual need for rotary loading of the midsection.
2: For most, do not place ab work at the start of the session as it can affect your ability
maintain position across a variety of movements.
Calves: Consistency within calf training for most is sufficient and should consist of the
following:
1: A straight legged calf raise variation.
2: A seated calf raise variation.
3: A tibialis raise.
Sessions
General Size Split Breakdown 3 on 1 off 2 on 1 off
Order
8 Off Arms
9 Off
9 Off
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Sessions Shoulder Focused Split
3 on 1 off 2 on 1 off
Order Breakdowns
9 Off
9 Off
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8 Off Pull
9 Off
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Notes:
D1 = Flat Press based off upper arm path
D1 = Alternating Set
B1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Placed first to help athlete with connection
C1 = Front Delt and Chest
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Notes:
B1 = Chosen based off clients external rotation access
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A2 DB Curls 3 10-15
Notes:
A,B,C = Alternating Set
C2 DB Curl 4 10-15
Notes:
C,D = Alternating Set
Notes:
A1 = Placed first to help athlete with connection
C1 = Front Delt and Chest
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D1 Adductor 2 10-15
B1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Lat Movement
B1 = Lat Movement
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B1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Bicep Movement
B1 = Bicep Movement
Notes:
A1 = Flat Press based off upper arm path
B1 = Tricep Focused
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F1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Bicep Movement
B1 = Tricep Movement
Notes:
B1 = Chosen based off clients external rotation access
D1 = Alternating Set
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F1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1, B1= Shoulder Movement
D1 DB JM Press 3 10-15
Notes:
B1 = Front Delt and Some Chest
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C2 DB Curl 4 10-15
Notes:
C1, D1= Alternating Set
C2 DB Curl 4 10-15
Notes:
C1, D1= Alternating Set
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D1 DB Curl 3 10-15
Sessions
General Size Split Breakdown 3 on 1 off 2 on 1 off
Order
9 Off
9 Off
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Sessions Shoulder Focused Split
3 on 1 off 2 on 1 off
Order Breakdowns
9 Off
9 Off
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9 Off
1 Mixed Leg Day - Quad Bias Mixed Leg Day - Quad Bias Mixed Leg Day - Quad Bias
8 Off Pull 2
9 Off
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5 Hamstring Focused Legs Hamstring Focused Leg Day Shoulder Focused Push
8 Off Pull 2
9 Off
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E1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Chest Movement
C1 RDL 2 8-12
C1 RDL 2 8-12
E1 Adductor 3 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Chest Movement
D1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
B1 = Suggest Machine Based Squat if a hinge is later in program.
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D1 RDL 2 8-12
Notes:
A1, B1 = Back Movement
F1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Bicep Movement
B1 = Tricep Movement
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D1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
B1 = Choose Quad Dominant squat based on client need
Notes:
A1 = Chest Movement
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D1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Choose Quad Dominant squat based on client need
D1 Adductor 3 12-20
Notes:
A1 = Choose Quad Dominant squat based on client need
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D1 Adductor 2 10-15
F1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1, B1 = Lat Movement
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D1 RDL 2 10-15
E1 Adductor 2 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Shoulder Movement
B1 = If volume tolerated, could add 2nd shoulder pattern
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C1 RDL 2 8-12
E1 Adductor 3 10-15
Notes:
A1 = Shoulder Movement
B1 = If volume tolerated, could add 2nd shoulder pattern
B1 RDL 2 8-12
D1 Adductor 3 10-15
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Notes:
B1 = Chosen based off clients external rotation access
C, D = Alternating Set
C2 DB Curl 4 10-15
Notes:
C, D= Alternating Set
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D1 Dips 3 10-15
Notes:
C, D = Alternating Set
Notes:
A1 = Could add more volume based on recovery capacity
C1 = Kelso Shrug after last set
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Notes:
A1 = Could add more volume based on recovery capacity
C1 = Kelso Shrug after last set
Notes:
A1 = Flat Press based off upper arm path
D = Alternating Set
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Notes:
B1 = Kelso Shrug after last set
Notes:
A1 = Placed first to help athlete with connection
C1 = Front Delt and Chest
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Notes:
B1 = Chosen based off clients external rotation access
D = Alternating Set
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D1 DB JM Press 3 10-15
Notes:
B1 = Front Delt and Some Chest
Notes:
A1 = Placed first to help athlete with connection
C1 = Front Delt and Chest