Shortcut To Size: Phase 1, Week 3, Day 15
Week 3, microcycle 3 brings lower reps and even heavier weight. This week, you'll be heaving 6-8 reps on each set of your major exercises. If you've never lifted this heavy, take some extra time -- and use extra caution -- when choosing the right weight. You should be able to add another 5-10 pounds to last week's numbers.
You'll switch from rest-pause to drop sets this week. Give these finishing sets everything you've got. Doing so will force your body to grow. Don't forget the tips from my workout videos -- the exercise techniques I showed you still apply. Finally, don't forget your music!
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
4 sets of 6-8 reps
Dropset on final set
Barbell Incline Bench Press - Medium Grip
3 sets of 6-8 reps
Dropset on final set
Incline Dumbbell Flyes
3 sets of 6-8 reps
Dropset on final set
Low-Pulley Cable Crossover (high-pulley version shown)
3 sets of 6-8 reps
Dropset on final set
Triceps Pressdown
4 sets of 6-8 reps
Dropset on final set
Lying Triceps Extension
3 sets of 6-8 reps
Dropset on final set
Cable Overhead Triceps Extension
3 sets of 6-8 reps
Dropset on final set
Standing Calf Raises
4 sets of 10-14 reps
Dropset on final set
Seated Calf Raise
4 sets of 10-14 reps
Dropset on final set
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- Body Stats
- ht: 5'7"
- wt: 162 lbs
- bf: 10.0%
I've started this program slevens9th. Is there anything I need to for inclusion with you guys "unofficial group"? Or do I need to just go to FB and like the page? Or ask for acceptance in the group?? I'll probably do it later today.
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'8"
- wt: 180 lbs
- bf: 15.0%
Do a warm up for body parts....
Warm up chest....
Then warm up triceps....
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'6"
- wt: 167.64 lbs
- bf: 19.5%
I must admit I got used to my old rutine and i hit my plateau like some other people do. After I began this work out I had my doubts, in particually when I began the 3rd week (not a fan of drop sets) like i said before i had my doubts, after today no more. While I was doing the drop sets for bench press...I felt my whole chest rippen apart (expanding like GOKU visual image I got hahaha) I was like hell yeah... my chest and arms felt bloody good.. let them explode. "No pain no gain "
- Body Stats
- ht: 6'4"
- wt: 207.6 lbs
- bf: 15.0%
lol goku part was d best...
drop sets are for mass building they will shurely help :))
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'8"
- wt: 145.2 lbs
- bf: 10.0%
This is my third week on the "Shortcut To Size" program. First week man was I extremely sore. Seeing the rest days was the best thing that happened to me. Now in the third week I'm so glad that I pushed through and kept going. I'm starting to see and feel the results of this plan. I must say it seems to have some grounds of validity on it's claim of helping you to achieve size. "Ready for the 3rd Week"
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'8"
- wt: 180 lbs
- bf: 15.0%
- Body Stats
- ht: 6'3"
- wt: 192.4 lbs
- bf: 9.5%
it says cable crossover on Day 1 and now it is substituted with Low pulley Cable crossover does any body know wats the difference????????
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'9"
- wt: 156.8 lbs
- bf: 11.0%
i think it's like the difference between flat bench press and incline bench. It just stresses a different band across the chest muscle group.
- Body Stats
- ht: 6'1"
- wt: 202 lbs
- bf: 20.0%
Stoppani is the man. This workout routine is incredible, i am on the third week in and i have noticed huge improvements in all areas, but especially my legs and calves... Leg day was brutal today! Ready for those two rest days... haha. 5/5 stars
- Body Stats
- ht: 6'2"
- wt: 206 lbs
- bf: 13.5%
I just started my 3rd week of this program. I didn't use to spend that much time in the gym, but I am kind of enjoying it. I think the main reason why I have been able to do my workouts and finish my routines is mostly because of the amount of calories he recommends we consume
- Body Stats
- wt: 180 lbs
- Body Stats
- ht: 6'0"
- wt: 178 lbs
- bf: 13.0%
Holy... Killer stuff. Them drop sets are the bomb. I feel so good cant wait for tomorrow this is a beast of a program.
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'11"
- wt: 170 lbs
- bf: 12.0%
A would just wanna ask if anyone here tried supper setting some of the exercise on this Shortcut to Size Program? I really need to cut out my. I do most routine for 1 hour with a rest phase of 30-45 seconds (rest-pause is 15 sec). I also included 1 additional exercise for major muscle part like back, chest and shouler/traps. If someone tried supersets here in this program please i will be glad to hear the feedback.
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'7"
- wt: 152 lbs
- bf: 15.0%
Find The STS E-book There are some tweaks from Stoppani himself to reduce the time are to focus on cutting
http://issuu.com/bowlegmedia/docs/shortcut-to-size
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'9"
- wt: 196.9 lbs
- bf: 12.5%
Getting ready to start my third week tommorow morning!!!! I have already noticed changes so now I am super excited!!!
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'9"
- wt: 163 lbs
- bf: 7.0%
OMG this thing works lol when i started 3 weeks ago i cant even bench 100LB, today i hit 150LB i feel so proud lol..THANKS ALOT JIM UR DA BEST
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'11"
- wt: 177 lbs
- bf: 18.0%
Start week 3 tomorrow, and suggestions for meal replacements for someone on the go. Impossible for me to eat 6 times a day.
- Body Stats
- ht: 6'0"
- wt: 228 lbs
- bf: 20.0%
You could do a mass gainer shake or even some protein bars. Not as good as an actual meal but better than getting junk food because of being in a hurry or not eating at all.
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'10"
- wt: 185 lbs
- bf: 20.0%
Sometimes I print the PDFs of these and the some of the excercises are different than what it says on the videos... Also sometimes the videos are different too. Like today day 1 week 3 it says reverse grip incline dumbbell press???
- Body Stats
- ht: 6'3"
- wt: 241 lbs
- bf: 15.0%
- Body Stats
- ht: 5'7"
- wt: 201.4 lbs
- bf: 13.0%
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