Monday

Pyramid Power Strength Training Workout

1x100% 1x100% +5 lb.
1x 95% and/or 1x 95%

2x 85% 2-3x 90%
4x 75% 4-6x 80%

6x 65% 7-10x 70%

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Directions
1. Warm-up with 8 reps at 50% of your 1-rep max. Don't be hesitant to warm-up more if you feel you need to. Some people like to do a light 10 rep set with just the empty barbell as their first warm-up set.
2. Follow the prescribed reps and percentages right up to your 100% or 1-rep max set. Take a 1-2 minute rest between warm-up and lead-in sets. Take a 2-3 minute rest before the 1x 95% set and between every set thereafter. Don't hesitate to take longer rest periods if you feel you need to.
3. Based on how your 1-rep max set felt, decide whether or not to try to establish a new max by adding 5 pounds. If you attempt a new max, it is a good idea to skip the 95% down set.
4. If you establish a new 1-rep max, that becomes your next workout.
5. When you are no longer able to make progress because of reaching a plateau or over-training, you should re-cycle your program. Reduce the weight (your current 1-rep max) you use to determine your workout by 10%. For example: If your current 1-rep max is 300 lbs., use 90% of that as your workout max (270 lb.) for your first workout when you re-cycle. Build up your weights again gradually by adding 5-10 lbs per workout to each previous workout max. By backing off in this manner and building up again, you will allow your body a chance to recover and possibly break through your previous plateau.
1

3x8 seated military press

3x8 Lat Pull Downs

3x8 Biceps and Triceps

3x8 One Arm Rows

TUESDAY

*Day Off or Cardio Workout
*Ultra Light Lift
*Stretching

Wednesday

Pyramid Squat

3x8 Leg Extensions

3x8 Leg Curls

2x20 Calves

2x20 Hypers

Thursday

*Day Off Or Cardio Workout
*Ultra Light Lift
*Stretching

Friday

3x4 Incline 1st week (65%) 2nd week (70%) 3rd week (70%) 4th week (75%) 5th week (75%)

3x8 Laying Down Cable workouts

3x8 Dips

3x4 Wide Grip Pull ups

3x4 Narrow Grip Pull Ups

3x8 Lat Pullovers

3x8 Bent Rows

Saturday

*Rest Day

Sunday

*Rest Day