TRAINING DAYS

5-Day Split Workout Routine

Day One

Vertical Push Focus

Warmup

20 controlled reps with an empty barbell for Overhead Press. Focus on proper form, full range of motion, and controlled tempo.

Primary & Secondary

  • Standing Overhead Press: 4 x 4-6
  • Seated Dumbbell Press: 4 x 8-10

Rest: 2-3 minutes between sets

Auxiliary

  • Machine Ab Crunch: 4 x 12-15
  • Dumbbell Lateral Raise: 3 x 8-12
  • Face Pull: 3 x 12-16
  • Plate Shoulder Halos: 3 x 8-12 each direction
  • Band External Rotation: 3 x 15-20 (rotator cuff prehab)

Rest: 90 seconds between sets

Accessories

  • Rope Tricep Extension: 2 x 12-16
  • Rear Delt Fly: 2 x 12-16

Rest: 60 seconds between sets

Day Two

Horizontal Pull Focus

Warmup

3 sets of 5-8 band pull-aparts followed by 3 sets of 5-8 scapular pull-ups. Focus on activation of the upper back, lats, and shoulder stabilizers.

Primary & Secondary

  • Pull-Ups or Weighted Pull-Ups: 4 x 4-6
  • Barbell Row: 4 x 4-6

Rest: 2-3 minutes between sets

Auxiliary

  • Ab Wheel Rollout: 4 x 8
  • T bar Row: 3 x 8-12
  • Lat Pulldown: 3 x 8-12
  • Cable Face Pull: 3 x 15-20 (upper back prehab)

Rest: 90 seconds between sets

Accessories

  • Incline Dumbbell Curl: 2 x 12-16
  • Cable Curl: 2 x 12-16 (constant tension throughout movement)
  • Wrist Extensions/Flexions: 2 x 15-20

Rest: 60 seconds between sets

Day Three

Lower Body Push Focus

Warmup

20 controlled reps with an empty barbell for Back Squat. Focus on proper depth, bracing, and balanced weight distribution.

Primary & Secondary

  • Back Squat: 4 x 4-6
  • Front Squat: 4 x 8-10

Rest: 2-3 minutes between sets

Auxiliary

  • Plank Complex: 4 x 60 seconds
  • Leg Press: 3 x 8-12
  • Leg Extension: 3 x 12-16
  • Bulgarian Split Squat: 3 x 10-12 each side

Rest: 90 seconds between sets

Accessories

  • Standing Calf Raise: 2 x 16-20
  • Seated Calf Raise: 2 x 16-20

Rest: 60 seconds between sets

Day Four

Horizontal Push Focus

Warmup

20 controlled reps with an empty barbell for Bench Press. Focus on maintaining shoulder stability, proper bar path, and controlled tempo.

Primary & Secondary

  • Bench Press: 4 x 4-6
  • Close-Grip Bench: 4 x 4-6

Rest: 2-3 minutes between sets

Auxiliary

  • Machine Ab Crunch: 4 x 12-15
  • Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 x 8-12
  • Dips: 3 x 8-12
  • Band External Rotation: 3 x 15-20 (rotator cuff prehab)

Rest: 90 seconds between sets

Accessories

  • Skull Crushers: 2 x 12-16
  • Overhead Tricep Extension: 2 x 12-16
  • Wrist Extensions/Flexions: 2 x 15-20

Rest: 60 seconds between sets

Day Five

Lower Body Pull Focus

Warmup

20 controlled reps with an empty barbell for Deadlift. Focus on neutral spine position, hip hinge movement, and bracing technique.

Primary & Secondary

  • Deadlift: 4 x 4-6
  • Romanian Deadlift: 4 x 8-10

Rest: 2-3 minutes between sets

Auxiliary

  • Hanging Leg Raise: 4 x 12
  • Back Extension: 3 x 8-12
  • Hip Thrust: 3 x 8-12
  • Lying Leg Curl: 3 x 12-16

Rest: 90 seconds between sets

Accessories

  • Cable Pull-Through: 2 x 15-20
  • Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise: 2 x 16-20

Rest: 60 seconds between sets