| Key: exercise - (# of sets) x (# of reps) | Important terms defined at bottom of page. | |||||||||
| Day 1 | Workout 1 | |||||||||
| DB bench press - 4 x 5 | ||||||||||
| DB one arm rows - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| DB incline bench press - 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| a) Weighted or assisted pull ups - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| b) DB standing alternating shoulder press - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| a) DB standing alternating bicep curl - 2 x10 | ||||||||||
| b) DB standing OH tricep press - 2 x 15 | ||||||||||
| Optional HIRT cardio for those wishing to minimize fat gain. | ||||||||||
| Complete the following superset as fast as possible, 3 times, without any rest, and record your time: | ||||||||||
| a) 20 push ups | ||||||||||
| b) 100 jump rope jumps | ||||||||||
| c) 20 inverted row | Total time: | |||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 2 | Workout 2 | |||||||||
| DB deadlifts - 4 x 5 | ||||||||||
| a) DB single leg Romanian deadlift - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| b) DB seated calf raises - 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| DB alternating lunges - 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| a) Glute-ham raises - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| b) DB standing calf raises - 2 x 15 | ||||||||||
| Tabata Body Weight Squats - 5 sets - AMAP in 20 secs, rest 10 secs, repeat. Record reps below. | ||||||||||
| Set 1: | Set 2: | Set 3: | Set 4: | Set 5: | ||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 3 | Workout 3 | Neural Activation Training (NAT), Abs | ||||||||
| NAT Plyo push ups - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Inverted rows - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Vertical jump series - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| Full intensity abdominal giant set - Performed here or with previous workout. | ||||||||||
| a) Reverse crunch - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| b) Fold ups - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| c) Russian twist w/ medicine ball - 3 x 15 | ||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 4 | Workout 4 | |||||||||
| DB pronated bent over rows - 4 x 5 | ||||||||||
| DB push press - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| Weighted or assisted chin ups - 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| a) DB bench press - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| b) DB standing bicep curl - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| a) DB side raises - 2 x 10 | ||||||||||
| b) Dips - 2 x 10 | ||||||||||
| Optional HIRT cardio for those wishing to minimize fat gain. | ||||||||||
| Complete the following superset as fast as possible, 3 times without any rest and record your time: | ||||||||||
| a) 20 kipping pull ups | ||||||||||
| b) 10 squat thrusters | ||||||||||
| c) 5 DB hang snatch with 20% of your max DB bench | Total time: | |||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 5 | Workout 5 | |||||||||
| DB stiff leg deadlifts - 4 x 5 | ||||||||||
| a) 24 inch box jumps - 3 x AMAP in 30 seconds | ||||||||||
| b) DB shrugs 3 x 12 | ||||||||||
| Reverse Hypers 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| a) DB step ups - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| b) DB seated calf raises - 2 x 15 | ||||||||||
| Optional HIIT cardio for those wishing to minimize fat gain. | ||||||||||
| HIIT OH DB Squats w/ 20% 1 rep DB deadlift max - 4 sets - AMAP in 20 sec, rest 30 seconds, repeat | ||||||||||
| Set 1: | Set 2: | Set 3: | Set 4: | |||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 6 | Workout 6 | Neural Activation Training (NAT), Abs | ||||||||
| NAT Speed squats - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Incline plyo push ups - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Speed DB deadlifts - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| Full intensity abdominal giant set - Performed here or with previous workout. | ||||||||||
| a) Windshield wipers - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| b) Ab wheel roll outs - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| c) Situps w/ weight on chest - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 7 | OFF | |||||||||
| Day 8 | Workout 7 | |||||||||
| DB incline bench press - 4 x 5 | ||||||||||
| DB one arm rows - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| DB standing shoulder press- 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| a) Weighted or assisted pull ups - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| b) DB neutral grip bench press - 2 x 15 | ||||||||||
| a) DB one arm concentration curls - 2 x 10 | ||||||||||
| b) Lying DB French press - 2 x 10 | ||||||||||
| Optional HIRT cardio for those wishing to minimize fat gain. | ||||||||||
| Complete the following superset as fast as possible, 3 times without any rest and record your time: | ||||||||||
| a) 20 wall balls - medicine ball toss and catch | ||||||||||
| b) 10 squats thrusters | ||||||||||
| c) 5 DB hang cleans with 25% max DB bench | Total time: | |||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 9 | Workout 8 | |||||||||
| DB deadlifts - 4 x 5 | ||||||||||
| a) DB single leg Romanian deadlift - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| b) Seated calf raises - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| DB walking lunges - 2 x 10 | ||||||||||
| a) Glute-ham raises - 2 x 15 | ||||||||||
| b) DB Standing calf raises - 2 x 5 | ||||||||||
| Tabata Body Weight Squats - 5 sets - AMAP in 20 secs, rest 10 secs, repeat. Record reps below. | ||||||||||
| Set 1: | Set 2: | Set 3: | Set 4: | Set 5: | ||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 10 | Workout 9 | Neural Activation Training (NAT), Abs | ||||||||
| NAT Inverted rows - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Diamond plyo push ups - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Box jump - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| Full intensity abdominal giant set - Performed here or with previous workout. | ||||||||||
| a) Vertical leg raises or captains chair - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| b) Bicycle maneuver - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| c) Ab wheel roll outs - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 11 | Workout 10 | |||||||||
| DB pronated bent over rows - 4 x 5 | ||||||||||
| DB incline bench press - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| DB shrugs - 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| a) Body weight or assisted chin ups - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| b) DB reverse flyes - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| a) Dips - 3 x 5 | ||||||||||
| b) DB standing alternating bicep curl - 3 x 5 | ||||||||||
| Optional HIRT cardio for those wishing to minimize fat gain. | ||||||||||
| Complete the following superset as fast as possible, 3 times without any rest and record your time: | ||||||||||
| a) 10 handstand push ups (or standing DB press) | ||||||||||
| b) 20 diamond push ups | ||||||||||
| c) 50 jumping jacks | Total time: | |||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 12 | Workout 11 | |||||||||
| DB deadlift lockouts - 4 x 3 (120% of full range max) | ||||||||||
| * for DB deadlift lockouts hands should start at the knees; DBs placed on boxes at correct height | ||||||||||
| a) DB step ups - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| b) DB seated calf raises - 3 x 12 | ||||||||||
| Reverse Hypers 3 x 12 | ||||||||||
| a) Pistol squats - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| b) Single leg Romanian DB deadlift - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| Optional HIIT cardio for those wishing to minimize fat gain. | ||||||||||
| HIIT OH DB Squats w/ 20% 1 rep DB deadlift max - 4 sets - AMAP in 20 sec, rest 30 seconds, repeat | ||||||||||
| Set 1: | Set 2: | Set 3: | Set 4: | |||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 13 | Workout 12 | Neural Activation Training (NAT), Abs | ||||||||
| NAT Plyo depth push ups - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Jump squat series - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Pull downs with cables or bands - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| Full intensity abdominal giant set - Performed here or with previous workout. | ||||||||||
| a) Medicine ball sit up toss - 3 x 20 | ||||||||||
| b) DB side bends - 3 x 12 | ||||||||||
| c) Flutter kicks - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 14 | OFF | |||||||||
| Day 15 | Workout 13 | |||||||||
| Weighted or assisted pull ups max - 5,2,1,1,1 | ||||||||||
| DB bench press - 4 x 5 | ||||||||||
| DB one arm clean and press - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| a) DB triceps OH press - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| b) Hammer curls - 2 x 12 | ||||||||||
| Optional HIRT cardio for those wishing to minimize fat gain. | ||||||||||
| Complete the following superset as fast as possible, 3 times without any rest and record your time: | ||||||||||
| a) 20 inverted row | ||||||||||
| b) 20 mountain climbers | ||||||||||
| c) 10 medicine ball smash (throws to ground) | Total time: | |||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 16 | Workout 14 | |||||||||
| DB deadlifts with full reset between reps - 3 x 5 | ||||||||||
| a) DB stiff leg deadlift - 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| b) Donkey calf raises - 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| DB Shrugs - 3 x 5 | ||||||||||
| Pull throughs with bands - 3 x 12 | ||||||||||
| Tabata Body Weight Squats - 5 sets - AMAP in 20 secs, rest 10 secs, repeat. Record reps below. | ||||||||||
| Set 1: | Set 2: | Set 3: | Set 4: | Set 5: | ||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 17 | Workout 15 | Neural Activation Training (NAT), Abs | ||||||||
| NAT Plyo push up series - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Inverted rows - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Speed squat - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| Full intensity abdominal giant set - Performed here or with previous workout. | ||||||||||
| a) Ab wheel roll outs - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| b) Reverse crunches - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| c) Fold ups - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 18 | Workout 16 | |||||||||
| DB bench press max - 5,2,1,1,1 | ||||||||||
| DB one arm rows - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| DB standing shoulder press - 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| a) Lying DB cross-body single arm triceps press - 3 x 12 | ||||||||||
| * hold DB straight up in the air, drop forearm/DB down across your body to touch the opposite shoulder | ||||||||||
| b) DB standing bicep curl - 3 x 12 | ||||||||||
| Optional HIRT cardio for those wishing to minimize fat gain. | ||||||||||
| Complete the following superset as fast as possible, 3 times without any rest and record your time: | ||||||||||
| a) 5 DB hang cleans w/ 20% of 1 rep DB bench max | ||||||||||
| b) 5 DB push press w/ same weight | ||||||||||
| c) 5 DB deadlifts w/ same weight | Total time: | |||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 19 | Workout 17 | |||||||||
| DB deadlift max - 5,2,1,1,1 | ||||||||||
| a) DB alternating lunges - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| b) DB standing calf raises - 3 x 10 | ||||||||||
| Glute-ham raises - 2 x 15 | ||||||||||
| Reverse Hypers 2 x 15 | ||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 20 | Workout 18 | Neural Activation Training (NAT), Abs | ||||||||
| NAT Plyo depth push ups - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Jump squat series - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| NAT Pull downs with cables or bands - 6 x 3 | ||||||||||
| Full intensity abdominal giant set - Performed here or with previous workout. | ||||||||||
| a) Windshield wipers - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| b) Sit ups w/ weight on chest - 3 x 8 | ||||||||||
| c) Bicycle maneuver - 3 x AMAP | ||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||
| Day 21 | OFF | |||||||||
| Use a light full body workout for active recovery over the following week. | ||||||||||
| http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/a-generic-full-body-workout-routine/ | ||||||||||
| This training log goes along with Werewolf Muscle Training with Dumbbells | ||||||||||
| http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/werewolf-muscle-training-with-dumbbells/ | ||||||||||
| Also see Werewolf Strength Training, for use after 3 cycles of Werewolf Muscle Training | ||||||||||
| http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/werewolf-training-a-weightlifting-routine-to-gain-strength/ | ||||||||||
| Learn more about Neural Activation Training (NAT) | ||||||||||
| http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/extra-workouts-neural-activation-training/ | ||||||||||
| More about HIIT | ||||||||||
| http://www.projectswole.com/conditioning/what-is-hiit-high-intensity-interval-training-and-how-should-you-use-it/ | ||||||||||
| More about HIRT | ||||||||||
| http://www.projectswole.com/conditioning/what-is-hirt-high-intensity-resistance-training-and-how-should-you-use-it/ | ||||||||||
| Legend: | ||||||||||
| amap - as many as possible | ||||||||||
| BB - barbell | ||||||||||
| DB - dumbbell | ||||||||||
| HIRT - high intensity resistance training | ||||||||||
| HIIT - high intensity interval training | ||||||||||
| NAT - neural activation training | ||||||||||
| OH - overhead | ||||||||||