Program Description
To get TCU Shredded
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedJul 30, 2025 06:48
- Last EditedAug 03, 2025 03:23

Summary
Unleash your potential with the TCU Wheaties program, an 8-week journey designed for those ready to elevate their strength and conditioning. Committing five days a week, you'll engage in a variety of exercises, including dumbbell bench presses, cable tricep pushdowns, and kettlebell snatches, all tailored to sculpt your chest, arms, and back. This comprehensive routine not only builds muscle but also enhances endurance, ensuring you stay challenged and motivated throughout your fitness journey. Equip yourself with the tools for transformation and get ready to see real results!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
14.5%
Biceps
9.3%
Front Delts
8.7%
Chest
8.7%
Abs
8.7%
Upper Back
8.7%
Middle Delts
8.3%
Quadriceps
6.6%
Lats
6.2%
Hamstrings
6.2%
Glutes
5.2%
Olympic
1.7%
Lower Back
1.7%
Calves
1.7%
Forearms
1.4%
Adductors
1.4%
Rear Delts
0.7%
Abductors
0.3%
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 (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Tricep Kickback
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
8
Snatch (Kettlebell)
3
-
9
Chest Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Tricep Kickback
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
8
Snatch (Kettlebell)
3
-
9
Chest Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Tricep Kickback
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
8
Snatch (Kettlebell)
3
-
9
Chest Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Tricep Kickback
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
8
Snatch (Kettlebell)
3
-
9
Chest Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Tricep Kickback
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
8
Snatch (Kettlebell)
3
-
9
Chest Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Tricep Kickback
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
8
Snatch (Kettlebell)
3
-
9
Chest Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Tricep Kickback
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
8
Snatch (Kettlebell)
3
-
9
Chest Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Tricep Kickback
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
8
Snatch (Kettlebell)
3
-
9
Chest Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
10-20 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
-
8
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
9
Behind Body Cable Curl
3
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
10-20 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
-
8
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
9
Behind Body Cable Curl
3
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
10-20 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
-
8
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
9
Behind Body Cable Curl
3
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
10-20 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
-
8
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
9
Behind Body Cable Curl
3
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
10-20 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
-
8
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
9
Behind Body Cable Curl
3
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
10-20 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
-
8
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
9
Behind Body Cable Curl
3
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
10-20 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
-
8
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
9
Behind Body Cable Curl
3
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
3
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-12 reps
-
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
10-20 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
7
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
-
8
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
9
Behind Body Cable Curl
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Curl
3
8-15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
15-30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Curl
3
8-15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
15-30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Curl
3
8-15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
15-30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Curl
3
8-15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
15-30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Curl
3
8-15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
15-30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Curl
3
8-15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
15-30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Curl
3
8-15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
15-30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Curl
3
8-15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
15-30 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
-
7
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
-
8
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
-
7
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
-
8
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
-
7
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
-
8
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
-
7
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
-
8
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
-
7
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
-
8
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
-
7
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
-
8
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
-
7
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
-
8
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
-
7
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
-
8
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10-15 reps
-
2
Weighted Rotational Abs
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Seated Lateral Raise
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
7
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10-15 reps
-
2
Weighted Rotational Abs
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Seated Lateral Raise
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
7
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10-15 reps
-
2
Weighted Rotational Abs
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Seated Lateral Raise
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
7
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10-15 reps
-
2
Weighted Rotational Abs
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Seated Lateral Raise
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
7
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10-15 reps
-
2
Weighted Rotational Abs
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Seated Lateral Raise
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
7
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10-15 reps
-
2
Weighted Rotational Abs
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Seated Lateral Raise
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
7
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10-15 reps
-
2
Weighted Rotational Abs
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Seated Lateral Raise
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
-
7
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10-15 reps
-
2
Weighted Rotational Abs
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
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4
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
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5
Seated Lateral Raise
3
6-10 reps
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6
Elevated Foot Crunch
3
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7
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
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Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
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2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
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3
Tricep Kickback3 Sets
6-12 Reps
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4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
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5
Chest Fly (Cable)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
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6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
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7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
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8
Snatch (Kettlebell)3 Sets
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9
Chest Press (Machine)3 Sets
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Day 2
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
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2
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
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3
Cable Crunch3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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4
Seated Row (Cable)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
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5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)3 Sets
10-20 Reps
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6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
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7
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)3 Sets
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8
Elevated Foot Crunch3 Sets
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9
Behind Body Cable Curl3 Sets
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Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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3
Leg Curl3 Sets
8-15 Reps
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4
Leg Press3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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5
Standing Calf Raise3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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6
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)3 Sets
15-30 Reps
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Day 4
1
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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2
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
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3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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5
Shrug (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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6
21s (EZ Bar)3 Sets
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7
Chest Supported Row (Machine)3 Sets
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8
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
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Day 5
1
Abs Crunch (Machine)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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2
Weighted Rotational Abs3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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3
Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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4
Cable Crunch3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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5
Seated Lateral Raise3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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6
Elevated Foot Crunch3 Sets
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7
Shoulder Press (Machine)3 Sets
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