Back, Biceps, Abs (Second Session)

(Week 3, Health & Strength Split)
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Day Overview

This session reinforces posterior chain and arm strength, emphasizing stabilization and muscular endurance. Core work supports posture and movement quality, vital for aging health and agility. The focus remains on controlled, high-tension reps to promote durability and strength.

Exercises

  • Lat Pulldown

    Sit down and pull the bar down towards your chest to work your lats and upper back.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 4 sets of 8-10 reps with an RPE of 8. Use a wide grip to maximize back engagement, focusing on slow, controlled pulls and full range of motion.

    Working Sets:

    4

  • Cable Row

    Row the cable toward your torso to target your middle back muscles.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Complete 4 sets of 8-10 reps with an RPE of 8. Keep back flat and core engaged, pulling with controlled tempo to maximize tension.

    Working Sets:

    4

  • Hammer Curls

    Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing your torso). Keep your elbows close to your sides and curl the dumbbells upward by flexing your elbows, maintaining the neutral grip throughout the movement. Pause briefly at the top when your biceps are fully contracted, then slowly lower the weights back to the starting position. Keep your torso stable and avoid swinging the weights. Focus on controlled movement and engaging the biceps and brachialis muscles.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps with an RPE of 8. Focus on slow, controlled curls to target brachialis and biceps brachii, supporting elbow health.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Ab Crunch Machine

    Sit on the crunch machine with your back flat against the pad and feet secured under the foot pads. Place your hands behind your head or across your chest. Engage your core and curl your upper body forward by contracting your abdominal muscles, bringing your chest closer to your knees. Keep your neck in a neutral position and avoid pulling on your neck with your hands. Exhale as you crunch, then slowly return to the starting position while inhaling. Maintain controlled movement throughout to maximize engagement of the abdominal muscles.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Execute 3 sets of 12-15 reps with an RPE of 8. Focus on controlled crunching motion, engaging the core without pulling on the neck or using momentum.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Reverse Hyperextensions

    To perform reverse hyperextensions, lie face down on a hyperextension bench with your hips positioned at the edge. Secure your legs under the pads or supports. Keep your arms crossed over your chest or behind your head. Engage your glutes and lower back muscles to lift your legs and hips upward, extending your hips and legs behind you in a controlled manner. Avoid using momentum; focus on muscle engagement. Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout. Keep your neck in a neutral position and avoid overarching your lower back during the movement.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 12 reps with an RPE of 8. Emphasize slow, controlled movement to strengthen lower back and glutes, supporting spinal health.

    Working Sets:

    3

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