Just Send It: The Anti-Optimal Sam Sulek Split

by Jon Bon Giorno, PhD

Program Description

This program is designed for lifters who are tired of chasing the “optimal” nerd boy science plan and just want to get in the gym, train hard, and grow. It’s a classic 5 day split focused on the classic recipe: pushing compound lifts and chasing the pump with higher-volume accessories. If you stay consistent, push sets close to failure, and progress when you can, this program will build muscle—no confusing spreadsheets, no lengthened partials with overloaded eccentrics, just solid training. How to Run This Program: Progression: When you hit the top of a rep range with good form, increase the weight next time. Intensity: Push compounds close to failure (1–2 reps in the tank), and take accessory lifts to near-failure. Rest: Rest 2–3 minutes on big lifts, 60–90 seconds on accessories. Mindset: Don’t overcomplicate it. Stick to the basics, train hard, and let consistency build size. Why Choose This Program? Because you don’t need a PhD to build muscle—you need a plan that actually gets results. Just Send It cuts out the overthinking and gives you a proven split that hits every muscle hard, balances heavy lifts with pump work, and keeps training simple and effective. If you want a program that’s fun to follow, easy to run, and delivers real size gains, this is it.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Beginner
  • Goal
    Athletics, Bodybuilding, Muscle & Sculpting, Powerbuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Aug 18, 2025 08:57
  • Last Edited
    Aug 19, 2025 05:58

Summary

Unleash your inner beast with the "Just Send It: The Anti-Optimal Sam Sulek Split," an 8-week program designed for serious lifters ready to push their limits. This 5-day split focuses on building strength and muscle across all major muscle groups, featuring compound lifts and targeted isolation exercises. With a mix of barbells, dumbbells, and cables, you'll challenge yourself to hit new personal bests while honing your technique. Get ready to transform your physique and elevate your training game!
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
12-15 reps
-
3
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
12-15 reps
-
3
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
12-15 reps
-
3
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
12-15 reps
-
3
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
12-15 reps
-
3
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
12-15 reps
-
3
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
12-15 reps
-
3
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
12-15 reps
-
3
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press
4
10-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
5
15-20 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press
4
10-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
5
15-20 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press
4
10-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
5
15-20 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press
4
10-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
5
15-20 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press
4
10-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
5
15-20 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press
4
10-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
5
15-20 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press
4
10-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
5
15-20 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press
4
10-12 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
5
15-20 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Bench Press (Close Grip)
4
6-8 reps
-
4
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Bench Press (Close Grip)
4
6-8 reps
-
4
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Bench Press (Close Grip)
4
6-8 reps
-
4
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Bench Press (Close Grip)
4
6-8 reps
-
4
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Bench Press (Close Grip)
4
6-8 reps
-
4
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Bench Press (Close Grip)
4
6-8 reps
-
4
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Bench Press (Close Grip)
4
6-8 reps
-
4
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Bench Press (Close Grip)
4
6-8 reps
-
4
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4 Sets
6-8 Reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
6
Push Up
2 Sets
AMRAP
-
Day 2
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4 Sets
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4 Sets
6-8 Reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
3
Upright Row (Barbell)
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
Day 4
1
Squat (Barbell)
4 Sets
6-8 Reps
-
2
Leg Press
4 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
3
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
5 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
Day 5
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
2
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
3
Bench Press (Close Grip)
4 Sets
6-8 Reps
-
4
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-