11/20/24 | PULL SESSION
PULL SESSION
UPPER BACK | REAR DELTS | TRAPS
SHORT HEAD BICEPS | REAR NECK
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1. HIGH BENCH CHEST SUPPORTED DB
PUSH OUT REAR DELT RAISE
chest supported on high bench that allows full arm suspension. arms locked stiff with
triceps flexed, and pushed out to the sides
3 sets : 30-20-15
*prog overload each set in succession
MEAT AND POTATOES LIFT
SCAPULAR RETRACTION
2. CHEST SUPPORTED LEVER ROW
1.5x shoulder width pronated grip position. elbows will flare
naturally this way. don’t tuck them in tight or excessively –
flare them out.
4 sets : 12-10-8 ( 8-4-2 cluster )
*prog overload each set in succession
*RIR = reps in reserve
*cluster set is straight set to rx reps, then rest pause to next reps, then rest pause to final ones. rests
are 10 seconds, then 15 seconds on second cluster break
3. SEATED ONE ARM CABLE ROW
done using adj cable trainer set at just above head height in seated
position to create a slight high to low pulling trajectory. use d handle
in neutral position. do both sides.
upper back.
3 sets : 15-12-10
*prog overload each set in succession
4. LAT PULLDOWN
wide pronated grip pulling behind the head. keep a vertical
torso. if you don’t have the mobility to pull behind the head, simply
pull in front.
3 sets : 15-12-10 + mechanical drop to pulling in front with same loading 0-1 RIR
*prog overload each set in succession
*mechanical drop = change of position/cueing but not in loading
POST EXHAUSTION :
BENT ARM DB PULLOVER
done from back supported flat bench position. hands clasped on db with arms in
bent position. pull over in arcing motion.
2 sets : 10 to 12
shoulder width supinated grip position
3 sets : 15-10-8 + cheat reps after fatigue on last set
*prog overload each set in succession
*cheat reps = allowing some compensation to help you get a few more reps without
perfect form
DIP POSITION SERRATUS SHRUG
chest supported position with weight plate on back of head. pull head towards
back in the top position. | done from top position of dip with shrug upwards.
add loading with dip belt if applicable.
3 sets : 15-12-10
*prog overload each set in succession