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This intermediate, 3-day workout will help you build strength and add lean muscle mass. The majority of exercises in each 3-day routine will require the use of a pair of dumbbells. This is a level 2 program, which is a little more aggressive than level 1 of this plan.
Follow the max-RM training format for all prescribed sets in the programs. Meaning, if you're asked to perform 8 repetitions, the weight should be just heavy enough to complete that many repetitions, not 10 or 12.
Each workout day includes a series of supersets. When you come across this, be prepared for minimal rest between sets. You will typically work opposite muscle groups.
As with any other strength program that looks to maximize muscle mass, plenty of sleep and proper nutrition is required. Consume a surplus of calories and adequate protein. Try using the nutrition app - Myfitnesspal - to help you more in these areas.
Stay Strong Together,
MICHAEL WOOD, CSCS
Jefit
Dumbbell Plie Squat
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3x10 reps |
rest: 75s
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Dumbbell Deadlift
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4x5 reps |
rest: 75s
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Dumbbell Incline Bench Row
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4x10 reps |
rest: 20s
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Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
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4x10 reps |
rest: 20s
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Dumbbell Bicep Curl
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4x12 reps |
rest: 20s
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Dumbbell Shoulder Press
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4x10 reps |
rest: 20s
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Cable Tricep Pushdown (Rope)
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4x12 reps |
rest: 20s
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Bench Weighted Decline Crunch
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2x20 reps |
rest: 20s
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Forearm Plank with Hip Abduction
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1x0 reps • 45s |
rest: 20s
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Dumbbell Squat
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3x8 reps |
rest: 75s
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Dumbbell Deadlift
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3x6 reps |
rest: 75s
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Dumbbell Incline Bench Row
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5x8 reps |
rest: 20s
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Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
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5x8 reps |
rest: 60s
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Dumbbell Alternating Hammer Curl
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3x10 reps |
rest: 20s
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Dumbbell Shoulder Press
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5x8,8,6,6,6, reps |
rest: 60s
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Cable Tricep Pushdown (Rope)
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3x10 reps |
rest: 60s
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Bench Weighted Decline Crunch
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2x20 reps |
rest: 20s
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Push-Up to Side Plank
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1x0 reps • 60s |
rest: 60s
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Dumbbell Plie Squat
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3x6 reps |
rest: 90s
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Dumbbell Deadlift
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3x6 reps |
rest: 90s
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Dumbbell One-Arm Row
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3x12,10,8 reps |
rest: 20s
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Dumbbell Bench Press
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3x12,10,8 reps |
rest: 60s
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Dumbbell Bicep Curl
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3x10 reps |
rest: 20s
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Dumbbell Upright Row
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3x10 reps |
rest: 60s
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Dip
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3x8,6,6 reps |
rest: 60s
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Bench Weighted Decline Crunch
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2x18 reps |
rest: 20s
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Forearm Plank with Hip Abduction
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1x8 reps |
rest: 60s
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