Program Description
Probably more intermediate due to the volume
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalBodybuilding, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedOct 18, 2024 02:08
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 11:48

Summary
Get ready to transform your physique with the Christmas Build program! Over the course of 12 weeks, you'll engage in a comprehensive 5-day-per-week training regimen designed to build strength and muscle across all major upper body muscle groups. This program utilizes a mix of dumbbell and cable exercises, including seated shoulder presses, pull-ups, and incline bench presses, ensuring you target every angle for maximum growth. Perfect for those looking to level up their lifting game before the holidays, this plan will have you feeling strong and confident in no time!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
-
2
Leg Curl
3
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Hack Squat
2
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
5
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
-
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Hack Squat
2
-
4
Leg Extension
3
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
-
6
Hammer Curl
4
-
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
-
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
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2
Pendlay Row
3
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3
Push Press (Barbell)
3
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4
Dip (Weighted)
3
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5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
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6
Cable Crunch
3
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Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 2
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
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2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
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3
Dip (Weighted)3 Sets
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4
Pull-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
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5
Seated Row (Cable)3 Sets
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6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)4 Sets
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7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)4 Sets
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Day 4
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
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2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)3 Sets
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3
Pull-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
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4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)3 Sets
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5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)3 Sets
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6
Hammer Curl4 Sets
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7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)3 Sets
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Day 5
1
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
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2
Pendlay Row3 Sets
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3
Push Press (Barbell)3 Sets
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4
Dip (Weighted)3 Sets
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5
Pull-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
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6
Cable Crunch3 Sets
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Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)4 Sets
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2
Leg Curl3 Sets
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3
Lunge (Dumbbell)3 Sets
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4
Hack Squat2 Sets
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5
Standing Calf Raise4 Sets
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6
Hanging Leg Raise4 Sets
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Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
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2
Lunge (Dumbbell)3 Sets
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3
Hack Squat2 Sets
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4
Leg Extension3 Sets
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5
Standing Calf Raise4 Sets
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6
Hanging Leg Raise3 Sets
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