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The PDF describes a full body workout routine that involves alternating between Workout A and Workout B across 3 training days per week with rest days in between. It provides both beginner and intermediate versions of Workout B.

The main differences between the beginner and intermediate versions are: the intermediate version has more total sets, a different rep range adjustment, and includes more accessory movements.

Exercises described in the tutorial section include: deadlift, incline dumbbell press, Bulgarian split squat, chest supported row, dumbbell lateral raise, incline dumbbell kickbacks, and high to low chest cable flies.

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

FULL BODY WORKOUT ROUTINE OVERVIEW 3

WORKOUT B BEGINNER VERSION 4

WORKOUT B INTERMEDIATE VERSION 5

EXERCISE TUTORIALS 6

WHAT’S NEXT? 14

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 15

DISCLAIMER 16

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THE FULL BODY
WORKOUT ROUTINE
This full body workout routine consists of 3 training days per week. You will alternate between
“workout A” (covered in the previous PDF) and “workout B” (covered in this PDF). Your schedule will
look like the following:

Monday – Workout A
Tuesday – Rest
Wednesday – Workout B
Thursday – Rest
Friday – Workout A
Saturday/Sunday – Rest
Monday – Workout B
Tuesday – Rest
Wednesday - Workout A
Thursday - Rest
Friday – Workout B

The exact days don’t matter for your workouts, but the key is to get at least one rest day in between
each workout, getting 3 workouts in per week, and ensuring that you’re rotating between Workouts A
and B. Abs and calves exercises can be thrown into the main workouts as well, or performed on rest
days.

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WORKOUT B
(BEGINNER VERSION)
This version is designed for beginner lifters (those relatively new to the gym). The main difference
between this workout and the intermediate workout is less total sets, an adjustment to the rep
ranges, and less accessory movements.

Exercise Sets Reps Rest (min)

Barbell Deadlift 3 8-10 2-3

Incline Dumbbell Press 3 8-12 2-3


8-10 1 min rest
Bulgarian Split Squat 3
(each side) between legs
Chest Supported Row OR
3 8-12 2-3
Inverted Row

Dumbbell Lateral Raises 3 8-12 1.5-2

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WORKOUT B
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
VERSION)
This version is designed for more experienced lifters who already have a solid foundation of muscle
and strength, and are proficient in performing the movements prescribed. The main difference
between this workout and the beginner workout is an increase in the number of sets, an adjustment
to the rep ranges, and more accessory movements.

Exercise Sets Reps Rest (min)

Barbell Deadlift 4 6-8 2-3

Incline Dumbbell Press 4 6-10 2-3

6-10 1 min rest


Bulgarian Split Squat 4
(each side) between legs
Chest Supported Row OR
4 8-12 2-3
Inverted Row

Dumbbell Lateral Raises 3 8-12 1.5-2

Incline Dumbbell Kickbacks 3 10-15 1.5-2

High to Low Chest Cable Flies 3 10-15 1.5-2

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EXERCISE
TUTORIALS
EXERCISE 1: DEADLIFT (CONVENTIONAL)
Target Muscles: Whole Posterior Chain

Step 1 (Setup): Stand with your mid-foot under the bar when looking down.
Your feet should be about hip-width apart (or slightly wider) and toes can be
slightly pointed out. The stance is a little narrower than that of the squat.
Bend over at the hips and grab the bar with an overhand grip that is about
shoulder-width apart or just outside of your shins. Your arms should be
straight.

Step 2 (Starting Position): Drop into the starting position by bending your
knees and lifting your chest until your back is straight. This is your starting
position. Also note that your butt should be between your knees and head,
rather than too low or too high.

Step 3 (Pull): Brace your core by thinking about contracting your abs how
you would if someone were to punch your stomach. Pull slightly until you
feel tension with the bar, then pull the weight off the floor by straightening
your legs and pushing your hips forward simultaneously. Keep the bar as
close as possible to your legs as you pull up – the bar should travel in a
vertical path. Don’t round your back as you pull. Breathe out at the top.

Step 4 (Descent): Return the weight to the floor by first bending at the hips
and then by bending the knees. Again, the bar should be as close to the legs
as possible. I’d suggest letting the weight come to a dead stop on the floor
and then readjusting your form before your next rep.

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EXERCISE
TUTORIALS
EXERCISE 2: INCLINE DUMBBELL PRESS
Target Muscle: Upper Chest

Step 1 (Bench Angle): Set up an incline bench so that it’s at roughly a


30-degree angle which seems to be optimal based on the literature
(Lauver et al. 2015). But I would suggest trying out various angles to see
which best activates your upper chest (15-45 degrees). For shoulder-
dominant pressers, you might even find that a very low incline of 15 or
20 degree angle activates your chest better.

Step 2 (Setup): Using your thighs to push the dumbbells up, kick up one
dumbbell at a time so that you can get them into the starting position.
As with the bench press, stick your chest up towards the ceiling and
pinch your shoulder blades together while depressing your upper traps by
bring your shoulders down and away from your ears). There should be a
slight arch between your lower back and the bench. You need to
maintain this position throughout the lift.

Step 3 (Press): Press up by thinking about “squeezing your biceps


together” to better activate your chest. Ensure your shoulder-blades
remain retracted and tight. Keep your elbows slightly tucked as you
press, and press up until the dumbbells almost touch.

Step 4 (Descent): Slowly lower the weight until the end of the dumbbells
just about touch your chest. Make sure your shoulder blades are
retracted and tight before performing another rep.

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EXERCISE
TUTORIALS
EXERCISE 3: BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT
Target Muscles: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings

Step 1 (Set Up): Grab a dumbbell in each hand and place your
back foot on the top of a bench or any elevated platform. Your
front foot can then be positioned based on what you want to
target. Take a shorter step forward if you want to target the quads
more, or a longer step forward if you want to target the glutes
more.

Step 2 (Descent): After you get your set up right, bend your front
knee until your thigh is at least parallel with the ground.

Step 3 (Ascent): Push back up through your front foot. Your heel
shouldn’t raise off the floor and you want to keep your head,
back, and hips aligned throughout each rep. Your upper body can
lean forward slightly. Repeat for more reps.

Optional: For those struggling with balance, simply get rid of the
dumbbell in one hand and use that free hand to hold onto
something for balance.

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EXERCISE
TUTORIALS
EXERCISE 4 (OPTION 1): CHEST SUPPORTED ROW

Target Muscles: Lats, Mid-traps, Rhomboids


*this can also be done on any chest-supported machine instead

Step 1 (Set Up): Lie flat on an incline bench with your


weighted bar on the ground. Grab the bar with an overhand
thumbless grip a little wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 2 (Pull): Pull the bar up towards your “upper abdominal


area” as far as the bench will allow you to go. Focus on
squeezing your shoulder-blades together in order to pull the
weight and try to relax your upper traps as best as possible.

Step 2 (Additional Tips): Your head should remain in a neutral


position relative to your spine, rather than sticking out forward.
Your elbows should make a 90-degree angle when at the top
position to minimize wrist/elbow stress and really think about
pulling with your elbows each rep in order to better activate
your back. They should also remain tucked as opposed to
flared out during each rep.

Step 3 (Descent): Control the weight down as opposed to


letting it simply drop. Flex the triceps at the bottom position
and then repeat for more reps.

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EXERCISE
TUTORIALS
EXERCISE 4 (OPTION 2): INVERTED ROW
Target Muscles: Lats, Mid-traps, Rhomboids

Step 1 (Set Up): Use a bar in a power rack OR the


bar from a smith machine and row using your
bodyweight by hanging underneath the bar with
your legs fully extended. Use an overhand grip
that’s slightly wider than shoulder width. Row up
such that your chest almost touches the bar by
squeezing your shoulder blades.

Step 2 (Pull): Think about “pulling with your


elbows” as you do so. Control your body on the way
down until your elbows are straight and then repeat.
To progress this movement, you can lower the
height of the bar and/or elevate your feet onto a
platform.

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EXERCISE
TUTORIALS
EXERCISE 5: DUMBBELL LATERAL RAISES

Target Muscle: Lateral Deltoid


*As shown in my shoulder workout video, these can be done either standing or
on an incline bench. The instructions below are for the standing version but the
same tips will apply if you wish to do them on the bench.

Step 1 (Set Up): Grab a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand


thumbless grip, then slightly lean forward by slightly bending your knees
and bringing your hips back. Depress your upper traps by bringing your
shoulders down and away from your ears. Retract your shoulder-blades
by pinching them together. You want to maintain this position
throughout each rep.

Step 2 (Raise): Raise both dumbbells out to the side until they reach
about shoulder-height. But raise the dumbbells such that your shoulders
are slightly externally rotated (such that your thumbs are pointed slightly
towards the ceiling). Think about raising the weight “out” towards your
sides as much as possible opposed to “up”. Don’t use any momentum to
swing the weight up.

Step 3 (Descend): Control the weight down to the starting position and
repeat.

Optional: You can perform these while lying on an incline bench instead
– but use the same pointers previously described.

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EXERCISE
TUTORIALS
EXERCISE 6: INCLINE TRICEP KICKBACKS
Target Muscle: Triceps (Long Head)

Step 1: Lay with your stomach on an incline bench


set to roughly 30-degrees, and a dumbbell in each
hand. Then raise the dumbbells to your side until
your upper arms are parallel with your body.

Step 2: While keeping your elbows locked, extend


your arms straight back by contracting your triceps.
Hold this position for half a second.

Step 3: Slowly descend back to the starting position


while keeping your elbows locked and then repeat for
more reps.

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EXERCISE
TUTORIALS
EXERCISE 7: HIGH TO LOW CABLE FLIES
Target Muscle: Lower Chest

Step 1 (Setup): Set the cables up so that they’re above shoulder-


height. I’d suggest setting them so that they’re as high as
possible. Grab both handles with an overhand grip and take a step
forward to split your stance. Stick your chest out and relax your
traps by bringing your shoulders down and away from your ears.

Step 2 (Press): While maintaining a slight bend in the elbows,


press the handles forward and down by squeezing your chest
together – think about trying to touch your biceps together as
opposed to pressing the weight. At the bottom position, cross your
hands over eachother to get a better contraction. At this point the
handles should be around the height of your belly-button and
slightly in front of your body.

Step 3 (Eccentric): Control the weight back to the starting


position and then repeat the movement. If during the previous rep
your right hand crossed over your left, do the opposite for the next
rep and keep alternating. Your elbows should stay in the same
locked position throughout the movement, all the movement
should come from the shoulder joint and NOT from your elbows.

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ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS
I hope this PDF is useful for you! I put in a lot of effort into my Full Body
Workout video and this accompanying PDF. All I ask in return is that you show
your support on the video and connecting with me on my social media
platforms:

INSTAGRAM: @JEREMYETHIER

FACEBOOK: @JEREMYETHIERFIT

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DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this PDF is for educational purposes only. Jeremy
Ethier is not a doctor or registered dietitian. The contents of this document
should not be taken as medical advice and should be performed solely at your
own risk. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health
problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult
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