Heavy Weights Programme 28

Heavy Weights Programme 28

Aim: Complete this programme over an 6 - 8 week period, and try to increase the weights a bit every two weeks.

In order to get the correct weight for the exercises we want to use the “Reps in Reverse” method. You want to choose a heavy enough weight that you can perform your target rep range  but you should be able to do 3 more reps at the end.

E.g. If I have set 6 reps, you should feel like you could do 9 with good form. So using a challenging but not max weight. It might take a couple of sessions to get the weight right, just take your time.

Equipment:

  • Barbell
  • Dumbbell
  • Weight plates
  • Step
  • Rowing machine or Swiss ball
  • TRX
  • Squat Rack, Smith machine or leg press

Exercises (sets/reps stated next to each exercise). Take 1-2 mins rest between each set and before moving onto the next exercise.

  1. Low box step up - 3 x 4 each leg
  2. Ballistic step up - 3 x 3 each leg
  3. Single leg hamstring bridge iso-hold - 3 x 35 secs each leg
  4. TRX split stance parloff press - 3 x 8 -12 each side
  5. Single leg RDL to row - 3 x 5 each leg
  6. Single leg calf raise - 3 x 15, 12, 8 each leg
  7. Single leg calf raise iso hold - 3 x 6 x 5 secs on each leg