Thursday, March 5, 2015

AST Sports Science Max-OT 5-day Training Split

Day 1 – Back & Traps


Back:
Deadlifts3 sets4-6 reps (After warm-up)
Weighted Pull-ups2 sets4-6 reps
Bent-over Rows2 sets4-6 reps
Traps:
Barbell Shrugs2 sets4-6 reps (After Weight Acclimation)

Day 2 – Chest


Chest:
Flat Bench Press2 sets4-6 reps (After warm-up)
Incline Bench Press2 sets4-6 reps
Weighted Dips2 sets4-6 reps

Day 3 – Legs & Calves


Calves:
Calf Raises off Leg Press (One foot at a time)3 sets6-8 reps (After warm-up)
Seated Calf Raises2 sets6-8 reps
Legs:
Squats5 sets4-6 reps (After warm-up)
Stiff Leg Deadlifts2 sets4-6 reps

Day 4- Biceps, Triceps & Forearms


Biceps:
Barbell Curls3 sets4-6 reps (After warm-up)
Standing Dumbbell Curls2 sets4-6 reps
Triceps:
Lying Triceps Extensions3 sets4-6 reps (After warm-up)
Cable Push-downs2 sets4-6 reps
Forearms:
Barbell Wrist Curls3 sets4-6 reps

Day 5- Abs & Shoulders


Abs:
Cable Crunches3 sets8-10 reps
Fit Ball Crunches2 sets10-15 reps
Shoulders:
Military Barbell Press (To the front)3 sets4-6 reps (After warm-up)
Side Lateral Dumbbell Raises2 sets4-6 reps
Seated Rear Lateral Dumbbell Raises2 sets6-8 reps

CARDIO

  • Max-OT Cardio ~ 2-3 times weekly at 16 minutes a session to maintain condition. 4-5 times weekly to emphasize fat loss.
  • Ideally cardio should be performed 8-12 hours apart from weight training or on non-weight training days. Do cardio after weight training if done together.
MAX-OT Rules:

  1. 4-6 reps per set. Increase weight if you exceed 6 reps.
  2. Train each body part once weekly.
  3. Use compound movement exercises.
  4. Low volume. 2 - 3 sets per exercise.
  5. Take 1 week off after every 8-10 weeks of training.
  6. Warm-up efficiently without inducing fatigue.
  7. Keep cardio short and intense (16-20 minutes in duration).
  8. If you perform cardio and weight training in the same session, do cardio after weights and not before.


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