Forever Young

Program Description

This program is designed for individuals looking to build muscle through a high-intensity upper/lower split routine. The focus is on maximizing overall growth while putting an emphasis on arm development. With dedicated arm training on lower-body days and indirect arm work on upper-body days, you'll see noticeable gains in your arms while continuing to make progress across your entire body. Training Split: The cycle follows a straightforward pattern: Upper Body 1 - Lower Body 1 - Rest - Upper Body 2 - Lower Body 2 - Rest, then it repeats. You can add extra rest days if needed. If you’re feeling fatigued, listening to your body is key—proper rest ensures progress. Sets: 2 Sets per exercise pushing each set to failure or near failure. Warm-Up Structure: Before each exercise, you’ll do warm-up sets: - 6 Reps at a moderate weight: Start with a weight that’s significantly lighter than your working set weight (roughly 50-60% of your target weight). - Increase the weight after each 6 reps: Gradually work your way up in weight (by about 10-20%) with each 6-rep set, until you’re close to your working set weight. - No rest between warm-up reps: Perform the 6 reps for each warm-up set with minimal rest between them. These are just to prime your muscles for the heavier sets and activate the muscle fibers you'll need. Rest Between Sets: - Main Sets: Rest for 3-4 minutes between your working sets. Full recovery is important for maintaining the intensity needed for muscle growth. As your conditioning improves, you’ll be able to reduce rest between sets, keeping the intensity of your workouts high and boosting fat-burning potential. - Single-Arm/Leg Movements: If doing isolated arm/leg movements (e.g., dumbbell curls), rest 30 seconds to 1 minute between arms/legs to allow full recovery and equal intensity on both sides. Recovery: After each upper-lower, you’ll have a rest day (or a second rest day if needed). During these rest days, prioritize recovery through nutrition, hydration, and sleep. You can add Low-Intensity Steady-State (LISS) cardio (walking, light cycling) if you’re feeling up to it, but keep it light to avoid over-stressing your body. As you progress, adding LISS cardio on rest days will help you build conditioning, which in turn can reduce your need for long rest periods between sets. Over time, this will improve muscle endurance and overall fitness. Disclaimer: I want to make it clear that I am not a certified fitness professional, nor do I have credentials in sport science or any related field. This program was created based on personal experience and is intended for my own use, which I decided to share. If you experience pain during any exercise, it’s a sign that something may be wrong. It could be that your warm-up isn't sufficient or you're not resting enough. Please listen to your body. Your safety is the top priority, so be cautious and adjust as needed. Enjoy the program!

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