Program 1 - Chest

  • 1. Incline Bench Press

    5 × 8–12 reps – 4210 tempo

    • Set the bench at 30–45° for chest focus.

    • Keep feet flat on the floor and core engaged.

    • Hold dumbbells above the chest with palms facing forward.

    • Lower until elbows are just below bench height, keeping wrists straight.

    • Press back up under control, chest lifted and shoulders anchored.

  • 2. Flat Dumbbell Press

    5 × 8–12 reps – 4210 tempo

    • Lie flat on the bench with feet planted for stability.

    • Hold dumbbells above the chest with palms facing forward.

    • Keep wrists straight and elbows at about 45° to the body.

    • Lower the dumbbells slowly until elbows are just below bench height.

    • Press the dumbbells back up together, extending arms without locking elbows.

  • 3. Flat Dumbbell Flyes

    5 × 8–12 reps – 4210 tempo

    • Lie flat on the bench with feet planted and core engaged.

    • Hold dumbbells above the chest with a slight bend in the elbows.

    • Open arms wide in a controlled arc until elbows are level with the bench.

    • Keep wrists neutral and avoid dropping too deep at the bottom.

    • Squeeze the chest as you bring the dumbbells back together above the chest.

  • 4. Overhead Tricep Extensions

    5 × 8–12 reps – 4210 tempo

    • Attach a rope to the low pulley and face away from the machine in a staggered stance.
    • Hold the rope overhead with elbows bent and pointing forward.
    • Keep core braced and back neutral, avoiding arching.
    • Extend arms overhead until fully straight, squeezing through the triceps.
    • Control the return, keeping elbows fixed close to your head.