This document outlines a 4-day per week advanced workout program that focuses on different areas each day. Day 1 targets the lower body with exercises like Romanian deadlifts and single leg calf raises. Day 2 focuses on the upper body horizontally with rows and flies. Day 3 is for rest and recovery. Day 4 returns to the lower body with exercises like stepdowns and goblet squats. Day 5 concludes the week targeting the shoulders with moves like facepulls and scapular raises. Each workout provides sets, reps and rest periods that vary each week to promote muscle growth and strength.
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ADVANCED PROGRAM 4 Days Per Week
This document outlines a 4-day per week advanced workout program that focuses on different areas each day. Day 1 targets the lower body with exercises like Romanian deadlifts and single leg calf raises. Day 2 focuses on the upper body horizontally with rows and flies. Day 3 is for rest and recovery. Day 4 returns to the lower body with exercises like stepdowns and goblet squats. Day 5 concludes the week targeting the shoulders with moves like facepulls and scapular raises. Each workout provides sets, reps and rest periods that vary each week to promote muscle growth and strength.
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ADVANCED PROGRAM: 4 Days per Week
DAY 1: Workout A — Lower Body (Low Back/Posterior Chain Focus)
Dynamic Warm-up Exercise Repetitions a Supine Drawing In 10 contractions b Cat-Cow 20 c World’s Greatest Stretch 10 rotations (each side) d Bird Dog 20 (each side) e Fire Hydrant 25 (each side) f Glute Bridge with Hip Band 20 repetitions + 10-second hold (top of last rep) g Single Leg Romanian Deadlift—Body Weight 10 (each side)
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Connective Tissue Endurance Plus Exercise Hypertrophy Strength Remodeling Energy Loading Rest between sets (seconds) 60 90 120 30–60 1 Cable Pull Through 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 2 Bulgarian Split Squat 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 3 Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL)* 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3311 3 x 5–7, 3311 3 x 15, 1010 4 Cossack Squat (each side) 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 5 Single Leg Calf Raise from Block, Straight Knee 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 15, 3111 3 x 15, 1010
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
Cossack Squat: 2 sets of 10 repetitions, each side (2-second hold in stretched position)
* Weeks 1–2: use hip band variation (band anchored above knees).
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ADVANCED PROGRAM: 4 Days per Week (continued) DAY 2: Workout B — Upper Body (Horizontal Focus) Dynamic Warm-up Exercise Repetitions a World’s Greatest Stretch 10 rotations (each side) b Band Pass Through 15 c Thoracic Extension on Foam Roller 15 d Anchored Lat Stretch 10-10-10* e Swimmer’s Stretch 15 f Pronation/Supination, Bent Elbow Variation 20 (each way) g Band High Facepull 25
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Connective Tissue Endurance Plus Exercise Hypertrophy Strength Remodeling Energy Loading Rest between sets (seconds) 60 90 120 30–60 1 Suspension Trainer High Row with Straight Arm Eccentric** 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 2 Push-up Plus with Band 2 x 5–7, 5555 3 x 8–12, 1515 2 x 5–7, 5555 3 x 15, 1010 3 Incline Dumbbell High Row 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 4 Incline Dumbbell Fly Press 2 x 7, 5551 3 x 8–12, 3311 3 x 5–7, 3311 3 x 15, 1010 5 Alternating Dumbbell Curl with Supination 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
Anchored Lat Stretch: 2 sets of 10 repetitions (2-second hold in stretched position)
DAY 3: Rest/Active Recovery
* 10-second gentle stretch, 10 stretch pulses, 10-second stretch hold
** Perform a high row, then straighten your arms and slowly lower back to the starting position.
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ADVANCED PROGRAM: 4 Days per Week (continued) DAY 4: Workout C — Lower Body (Knee/Anterior Chain Focus) Dynamic Warm-up Exercise Repetitions a Supine Drawing In 10 contractions b Cat-Cow 20 c World’s Greatest Stretch 10 rotations (each side) d Bird Dog 20 (each side) e Hinge to Squat 15 f Glute Bridge (with Isometric Groin Squeeze) 20 repetitions + 10-second hold (top of last rep) g Ankle Glides 20
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Connective Tissue Endurance Plus Exercise Hypertrophy Strength Remodeling Energy Loading Rest between sets (seconds) 60 90 120 30–60 1 Box Stepdown 3 x 10, 3131 3 x 15, 3131 3 x 10, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 2 Spanish Squat 2 x 10, 5555 3 x 8–12, 3333 3 x 15, 1115 3 x 20, 1010 3 Swiss Ball Leg Curl 2 x 5–7, 5555 3 x 8–12, 3311 3 x 10, 3111 3 x 20, 1010 4 Dumbbell Goblet Squat 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3111 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 5 Single Leg Calf Raise from Block, Bent Knee 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 15, 3111 3 x 15, 1010
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
Pigeon Stretch: 2 sets of 10 repetitions, each side (2-second hold in stretched position) Continued on next page ADVANCED PROGRAM: 4 Days per Week (continued) DAY 5: Workout D — Upper Body (Shoulder Stability Focus) Dynamic Warm-up Exercise Repetitions a Band Pass Through 15 b Thoracic Extension on Foam Roller 15 c Anchored Lat Stretch 10-10-10 d Swimmer’s Stretch 15 e Forearm Tendon Glides 25 f Band High Pull Apart with External Rotation 25 g Scapular Pull-up 15
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Connective Tissue Endurance Plus Exercise Hypertrophy Strength Remodeling Energy Loading Rest between sets (seconds) 60 90 120 30–60 1 Seated Cable High Facepull 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 2 Scapula Plane Dumbbell Raise 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 3 Single Arm Dumbbell Row, Strict Variation (Split Stance) 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 4 Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010 5 Reverse Grip Cable Pulldown 2 x 7, 5151 3 x 8–12, 3131 3 x 5–7, 3111 3 x 15, 1010
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
Scapular Pull-up: 2 sets of 10 repetitions (2-second hold in stretched position)
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