Chest/Shoulder/Tricepts
(Week 1, Improved Bro Split)Exercises
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• incline db press
incline dumbbell bench press
Prescribed Sets:
rpe 9
Working Sets:
4
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• Flat Dumbbell Press
Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, held at chest level with palms facing forward. Keep your feet flat on the ground and engage your core. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended, ensuring the weights stay in line with your chest. Lower the dumbbells slowly back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout. Keep your elbows at about a 75-degree angle during the movement to reduce shoulder strain. Maintain a neutral spine and avoid arching your back excessively.
Prescribed Sets:
rpe 9
Working Sets:
4
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• Cable Lateral Raise
Use a cable to perform a lateral raise, targeting the side deltoids.
Prescribed Sets:
rpe 9
Working Sets:
4
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• 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:
rpe 9
Working Sets:
4