Write it Down

strength training for men

PROGRAM 1 UNIT 5


Write it down

Now it is time to actually do it. Take the following sheet to the gym with you, follow the rep scale as per the instruction and write down what weight you are doing.

Download the sheet from the link below. This is the paper you will bring to the gym to write down your weights

Program 1 exercises


HOW TO READ THE PROGRAMS SHEET

• Reps: the number of repetitions or how many time you will perform the movement
• Sets: the number of times you will perform the exercise

Example: x8/ / / / Perform 3 sets of 8 Reps

• Special Instructions are giving under the name of the exercise on your Program sheet
• When applicable a space is left blank for you to enter the machine settings
• Special angles are displayed with a red line on the pictures
• When in doubt, refer back to the video or pictures provided
• Preferred equipment brands are giving when relevant, if your gym does not have the suggested brands, chose a similar piece of equipment
• D.B.: Dumbbell
• B.B.: Barbell


HOW TO INCREASE THE WEIGHT SCALE

WARNING: Before beginning each exercise, always test the machine with NO WEIGHT to ensure it is functioning properly.

• The first set of exercises is done at a comfortable weight, as a warm up.
• Increase the weight on the next sets
• When the program calls for less reps, increase the weight to your maximum capacity

Example for exercise 1

Leg Press:
• 3 sets of 8 reps at 50lbs X8 / 50 / 50 / 50 /
• 3 sets of 8 reps at 60lbs X8 / 60 / 60 / 60 /
• 3 sets of 4 reps at 70lbs X4 / 70/ 70 / 70 /

The weights are left blank in the programs on purpose. Everyone has a different starting point. This is up to you to gage the appropriate weight scale for you.

Make a copy of your program, bring it to the gym with you or carry a small notebook, write down your weight scale. This will give you insights within your progress and will also enable you to begin anticipating your weight increases.

The last program of each month, above each weight write the initials as followed:L / M / MC / C

L: Light
M: Moderate
MC: Moderate Challenging
C: Challenging

SAMPLE DOCUMENT

Below is a sample of how to record your program. This is strictly as an illustration and does not represent any weight scale you should be at. Refer back to the lesson about “how to gage your weight scale” if needed, or contact us for help because weight scale and weight ration play a important role in your progress.

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