Program Description
Building muscle
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedApr 13, 2025 08:15
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 11:10

Summary
Get ready to pack on muscle with the Pre-Summer Bulk program! Over 12 weeks, this 4-day-a-week plan focuses on compound lifts and targeted isolation exercises to maximize your gains. You'll hit major muscle groups with movements like barbell bench presses, weighted pull-ups, and squats, ensuring a balanced approach to building strength and size. Perfect for those looking to bulk up before summer, this program is designed to push your limits and transform your physique. Equip yourself with a full gym and get ready to see results!
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
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Wrist Curls
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
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6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
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Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
4-8 Reps
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2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
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3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
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4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
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5
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)4 Sets
6-10 Reps
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6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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7
Hanging Leg Raise3 Sets
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Day 2
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
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2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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3
Pullover (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
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4
Pinwheel Curl3 Sets
8-12 Reps
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5
Seated Row (Machine)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
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6
Lateral Raise (Machine)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
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Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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2
Leg Press3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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3
Leg Extension3 Sets
8-12 Reps
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4
Leg Curl4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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6
Hanging Leg Raise3 Sets
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Day 4
1
Shrug (Dumbbell)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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2
Dip (Weighted)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
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3
Chest Fly (Machine)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
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4
Wrist Curls4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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6
Hanging Leg Raise3 Sets
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