Third week of this workout as part of the SwoleFIT Strength Cycle Template. Increase the weights 5-10 lbs from last week.

Warmup– Started from the bottom, now we are lifting heavier weights.

Dynamic + Lower Body Power Accessory

1. EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) for 8 minutes, 3 explosive Pause Squats @ 50-60% 1RM
   • Pause Squat = set the pins such that the bar will rest on them when you are at parallel. Pause for a second at the bottom of each squat, then explode upwards.
2. Barbell Step-ups: 2 sets, 6-8 reps (use a fairly heavy weight here, goal is to improve power)
3. Romanian Deadlift: 3 sets, 6-8 reps (heavy weight here as well)

Volume (Shoulders + Traps, 3-0-3 tempo, 3 seconds up, 3 seconds down for each lift, use lighter weights to maintain form, 60-90 seconds rest between sets)

1. Seated Dumbbell Military Press– 4 sets of 6-8 reps
2. Standing Dumbbell Upright Row– 4 sets of 6-8 reps
3. Dumbbell Lateral Raises– 2 sets of 6-8 reps
4. Dumbbell Reverse Fly’s– 2 sets of 6-8 reps

Ab Circuit- (2 rounds, 8-12 reps): Weighted Sit-Ups, Lying Leg Raise, Barbell Ab Rollers, Dumbbell Side Bends

Motivation- Vitali from VitalyzdTV is back again– provoking random strangers by asking them what kind of steroid cycles they’re on.