Program 1 - Chest
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.