Week 9: Upper, Lower, Full Body (Optional)

Week 9

Day 1 – Upper Body

  • Incline Barbell Press – 3 sets x 8–12 reps
  • Seated Row (Cable or Machine) – 3 sets x 8–12 reps
  • Dumbbell Lateral Raise – 3 sets x 12 reps
  • Barbell Curl – 2 sets x 10 reps
  • Cable Tricep Kickback – 2 sets x 10–12 reps
  • Optional: Reverse Pec Deck – 2 sets x 12–15 reps

Day 2 – Zone 2 Cardio + Abs

  • Zone 2 Cardio – 30 minutes
  • Weighted Cable Crunch – 15–20 reps
  • Side Plank Hip Lift – 10 per side

Day 3 – Lower Body

  • Smith Machine Squat – 3 sets x 8–12 reps
  • Dumbbell RDL – 3 sets x 8–12 reps
  • Step-Up – 2 sets x 10 per leg
  • Calf Press on Leg Press – 3 sets x 15–20 reps
  • Optional: Hip Thrust – 2 sets x 12 reps

Day 4 – Zone 2 Cardio + Abs

  • Zone 2 Cardio – 30 minutes
  • Machine Ab Crunch – 15–20 reps
  • Oblique Cable Twist – 15 per side

Day 5 – Optional Full Body

  • Trap Bar Deadlift – 3 sets x 8–10 reps
  • Incline Dumbbell Press – 3 sets x 8–12 reps
  • Pull-Down – 3 sets x 8–12 reps
  • Lunge or Step-Back Lunge – 2 sets x 10/leg
  • Optional: Plank to Elbow Tap – 20 reps

Day 6 – Zone 2 Cardio + Abs

  • Zone 2 Cardio – 30 minutes
  • Stability Ball Crunch – 20 reps
  • Side Plank Reach – 10 per side

Day 7 – Active Rest

Focus on mobility, hydration, and sleep. Home stretch coming up!