Workout Routine

3x10 Routine

by wtwetten

This is a hypertrophy oriented workout that leverages the current best science backed exercises. Consider running this for 8-12 weeks, then switching to a strength based program for 8-12 weeks, before returning to this program. The simple concept is grow muscle/strengthen muscle/grow muscle as a loop ad infinitum.

Many will benefit from an every other day cadence with this program. At minimum, build in a one day rest after Day 2 and Day 4. In individual session targets the majority of the body’s muscle groups, so be mindful of your CS. Also, build in an additional 30-60 min of cardio a week to supplement. A rest day is great spot for this.

Starting TM is 90% of 1RM.

Workouts

Day 1

trap bar deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
72% 1RM
8
120 sec
2
72% 1RM
8
120 sec
3
72% 1RM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
120 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 5 kg

Overload: After 1 successful session, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.5 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

trap bar deadlift

3 sets

dip

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
72% 1RM
8 +
amrap
100 sec
2
72% 1RM
8
120 sec
3
72% 1RM
8 +
amrap
120 sec

dip

3 sets

hanging leg raises

Set
Reps
Rest time
1
10
120 sec
2
10
120 sec
3
10
120 sec
4
10 +
amrap
120 sec

hanging leg raises

4 sets

cable crossover

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
@RPE8
10
100 sec
2
@RPE8
10
100 sec
3
@RPE8
10
100 sec
4
10 +
amrap
100 sec

cable crossover

4 sets

Day 2

front squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
2
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
3
72% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
120 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 5 kg

Overload: After 1 successful session, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.5 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

front squat

3 sets

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
2
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
3
72% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
120 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 5 kg

bench press

3 sets

Nordic Curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
2
150 sec
2
2
150 sec
3
2
150 sec
4
2 +
amrap
150 sec

Nordic Curl

4 sets

Cable Curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
2
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
3
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
4
72% TM
10 +
amrap
120 sec

Cable Curl

4 sets

overhead triceps extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
@RPE8
10
120 sec
2
@RPE8
10
120 sec
3
@RPE8
10
120 sec
4
@RPE9
10 +
amrap
120 sec

overhead triceps extension

4 sets

Day 3

power clean

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
80% 1RM
4
150 sec
2
80% 1RM
4
150 sec
3
80% 1RM
4 +
amrap
150 sec

power clean

3 sets

overhead press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
4
120 sec
2
85% 1RM
4
120 sec
3
85% 1RM
4 +
amrap
120 sec

overhead press

3 sets

seated cable row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
2
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
3
72% 1RM
10
120 sec
4
72% TM
10 +
amrap
120 sec

seated cable row

4 sets

side lateral raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
@RPE8
10
100 sec
2
@RPE8
10
100 sec
3
@RPE8
10
100 sec
4
@RPE8
10 +
amrap
100 sec

side lateral raise

4 sets

face pull

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
@RPE8
10
100 sec
2
@RPE8
10
100 sec
3
@RPE10
10
100 sec
4
@RPE10
10 +
amrap
100 sec

face pull

4 sets

Day 4

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
72% 1RM
10
150 sec
2
72% 1RM
10
150 sec
3
72% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3-4 reps, increase 1RM by 5 kg

squat

3 sets

incline bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
72% 1RM
10
150 sec
2
72% 1RM
10
150 sec
3
72% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-3 reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg
Extra 4+ reps, increase 1RM by 4.5 kg

Overload: After 1 successful session, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.5 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

incline bench press

3 sets

neutral grip pull up

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
72% 1RM
10
150 sec
2
72% 1RM
10
150 sec
3
72% 1RM
10
150 sec
4
72% TM
10 +
amrap
150 sec

neutral grip pull up

4 sets

Cable crunch

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
@RPE8
10
120 sec
2
@RPE8
10
120 sec
3
@RPE8
10
120 sec
4
@RPE10
10 +
amrap
120 sec

Cable crunch

4 sets