Chest, Shoulders, Triceps (Repeat)

(Week 5, Muscle Max Split)
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Day Overview

This session repeats the upper body focus with increased load and intensity, pushing muscular fatigue further. The sequence emphasizes heavy pressing, overhead work, and isolation, with added drop sets and slow negatives to maximize hypertrophy. The goal is to induce further muscle stress and stimulate growth in the upper body.

Exercises

  • Incline Barbell Press

    Begin by setting an incline bench to approximately 30-45 degrees. Lie back on the bench with your feet flat on the floor and grip the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your upper chest, keeping your elbows at about a 75-85 degree angle relative to your torso. Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended, ensuring control throughout the movement. Keep your back flat against the bench and avoid arching excessively. Maintain a steady breathing pattern, inhaling on the descent and exhaling on the press. Focus on squeezing the upper chest and shoulders during the lift, and keep the movement smooth and controlled.

    Prescribed Sets:

    4 sets of 6-8 reps at RPE 9, controlled eccentric and explosive concentric. Rest 2-3 minutes. Focus on upper chest and triceps activation.

    Working Sets:

    4

  • Seated Shoulder Press

    The Seated Shoulder Press is performed by sitting on a bench with back support. Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height with your palms facing forward. Press the weights upward until your arms are fully extended overhead, then slowly lower them back to the starting position. Keep your core engaged and back straight throughout the movement.

    Prescribed Sets:

    4 sets of 8 reps at RPE 8, strict form, full range. Rest 2 minutes.

    Working Sets:

    4

  • Assisted Dips

    Stand on the assisted dip machine and grip the handles with your palms facing inward. Step onto the foot platform to support your body weight, reducing the load. Keep your torso upright and elbows close to your sides. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground or slightly below. Push through your palms to extend your elbows and return to the starting position. Maintain a controlled movement throughout, keeping your core engaged and avoiding excessive swinging or leaning forward.

    Prescribed Sets:

    3 sets of 8-10 reps at RPE 8, focus on deep stretch and controlled ascent. Rest 90 seconds.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Flat Dumbbell Flyes

    Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other. Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement. Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest. Keep your shoulders stable and avoid shrugging. Then, bring the dumbbells back together above your chest by squeezing your pectoral muscles, maintaining control throughout. Focus on a slow, controlled motion to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury.

    Prescribed Sets:

    3 sets of 12-15 reps with RPE 8, slow negatives, focus on chest stretch. Rest 60 seconds.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise

    To perform the Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise, start by standing upright with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and maintain a slight bend in your elbows. Engage your core and ensure your back is straight. Slowly raise the dumbbells out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the ground, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Hold for a moment at the top of the movement, then lower the weights back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Avoid swinging the weights and focus on using your shoulder muscles to lift.

    Prescribed Sets:

    3 sets of 12-15 reps at RPE 8, strict form, slow tempo. Rest 60 seconds.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Cable Overhead Tricep Extension

    To perform the Cable Overhead Tricep Extension, start by attaching a rope or straight bar to the high pulley of a cable machine. Stand facing away from the machine and grasp the attachment with both hands, arms extended overhead. Your elbows should be close to your head, and your palms should be facing forward. Slowly lower the attachment behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary. Once your forearms are parallel to the ground or slightly below, extend your arms back to the starting position by straightening your elbows. Ensure to maintain a controlled movement throughout the exercise to effectively target the triceps.

    Prescribed Sets:

    3 sets of 10-12 reps at RPE 8, slow negatives, focus on tricep stretch. Rest 60 seconds.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • face pull

    cable face pull with external rotation

    Prescribed Sets:

    3 sets of 12-15 reps at RPE 8, scapular retraction focus. Rest 60 seconds.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Ab Wheel Rollout

    Kneel holding ab wheel, roll forward extending body, roll back contracting abs.

    Prescribed Sets:

    3 sets of 12-15 reps at RPE 8, controlled movement, core engagement. Rest 60 seconds.

    Working Sets:

    3

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