Phase 1: Phase 1: Volume Accumulation & Capacity
Preview: Week 1
Establish movement patterns, build connective tissue tolerance, and improve aerobic capacity within lifting sets.
Upper Body Push/Pull A
Week 1 | 5 exercisesdumbbell one arm decline chest press
3 sets | 12-15 reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
dumbbell one arm bent-over row
3 sets | 12-15 reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
kettlebell alternating press
3 sets | 12 each reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
dumbbell rotation reverse fly
3 sets | 15 reps | 45s rest | RPE 8
band side triceps extension
3 sets | 15-20 reps | 45s rest | RPE 8
Lower Body Anterior Bias
Week 1 | 5 exercisesdumbbell supported squat
3 sets | 15 reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
dumbbell single leg split squat
3 sets | 10 each reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
band two legs calf raise
3 sets | 20 reps | 45s rest | RPE 8
band horizontal pallof press
3 sets | 12 each reps | 45s rest | RPE 7
resistance band leg extension
3 sets | 20 reps | 45s rest | RPE 9
Full Body Metabolic
Week 1 | 5 exercisesdumbbell burpee
3 sets | 12 reps | 90s rest | RPE 8
kettlebell alternating renegade row
3 sets | 10 each reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
kettlebell plyo push-up
3 sets | 10-12 reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
dumbbell step-up lunge
3 sets | 12 each reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
band bicycle crunch
3 sets | 20 total reps | 45s rest | RPE 8
Upper Body Hypertrophy B
Week 1 | 5 exercisesdumbbell incline row
3 sets | 12-15 reps | 60s rest | RPE 8
dumbbell incline twisted flyes
3 sets | 12-15 reps | 60s rest | RPE 8
dumbbell one arm shoulder press
3 sets | 12 each reps | 60s rest | RPE 8
dumbbell close-grip press
3 sets | 12-15 reps | 60s rest | RPE 8
dumbbell lying external shoulder rotation
2 sets | 15 each reps | 45s rest | RPE 7
Lower Body & Core B
Week 1 | 5 exercisesband one arm single leg split squat
3 sets | 12 each reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
kettlebell double windmill
3 sets | 8 each reps | 60s rest | RPE 7
dumbbell single leg calf raise
3 sets | 15 each reps | 45s rest | RPE 8
band standing crunch
3 sets | 15-20 reps | 45s rest | RPE 8
band reverse wrist curl
2 sets | 20 reps | 30s rest | RPE 9
