Back, Biceps, Abs

(Week 3, Muscle Mastery Split)
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Day Overview

This session emphasizes pulling movements with a focus on mechanical tension and controlled eccentric phases to promote hypertrophy in back and biceps. Abs are included for core stability and balanced development, using slow, deliberate reps for maximum engagement.

Exercises

  • Pull-Ups

    To perform a pull-up, start by hanging from a pull-up bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, palms facing away from you. Engage your core and pull your body upward until your chin is above the bar. Keep your elbows close to your body and avoid swinging or using momentum. Lower yourself back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 4 sets of 8-10 reps with an RPE of 8. Focus on a controlled ascent and descent, pausing briefly at the top for peak contraction.

    Working Sets:

    4

  • Seated Row

    The Seated Row is performed by sitting on a rowing machine or a seated cable row station. Begin by sitting with your feet firmly placed on the footrests and your knees slightly bent. Grasp the handles with an overhand or neutral grip, keeping your back straight and chest up. Pull the handles towards your torso by retracting your shoulder blades and bending your elbows. Keep your elbows close to your body as you pull. Pause briefly when the handles reach your torso, then slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Complete 4 sets of 8-10 reps with an RPE of 8. Use a slow eccentric (3 seconds) and squeeze the back muscles at the peak of each row.

    Working Sets:

    4

  • Barbell Bicep Curls

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an underhand grip (palms facing up), hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your back straight. Curl the barbell upward by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary. Continue to lift the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a brief moment, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position. Ensure you maintain control throughout the movement and avoid using momentum to lift the weight.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Execute 4 sets of 8-10 reps with an RPE of 8. Focus on strict form, controlled eccentric, and full range of motion to maximize biceps engagement.

    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. Maintain a controlled tempo, emphasizing the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Ab Wheel Rollout

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

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps with an RPE of 8. Keep core tight and movement controlled, pausing at full extension for maximum core activation.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Hanging Leg Raises

    To perform Hanging Leg Raises, find a pull-up bar or any sturdy overhead bar. Grip the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your legs straight. Engage your core and, keeping your legs straight, lift them up in front of you until they are parallel to the ground or higher, if possible. Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement. Avoid swinging or using momentum to lift your legs.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Complete 3 sets of 12-15 reps with an RPE of 8. Focus on slow, controlled movement to engage the lower abs fully.

    Working Sets:

    3

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