Current Workout Plan

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Tuesday: Upper Body A (Heavy "Armor" Focus)

Order Exercise Sets Reps RPE Notes for "Plate Armor"
1 Incline Dumbbell Press 3 8-10 8-9 The Priority. Bench at 15-30°. Elbows tucked 45°. Do not flare.
2 Weighted Dips 3 8-10 8-9 Torso leaned forward 45°. Go until bicep touches forearm if shoulders allow.
3 Kelso Shrugs (Chest Supported) 3 10-12 8 Lie face down on incline bench. Shrug up and back. Hits the "Yoke."
4 Lat Pulldowns (Wide Grip) 3 10-12 8 Builds the V-taper width.
5 Lateral Raises (DB or Cable) 3 12-15 9 Keep the "cap" on your shoulders.
6 Tricep Overhead Extension 2 12-15 9 Long head of tricep (makes arm look big from side).

Wednesday: Legs & Core (Athletic Base)

Order Exercise Sets Reps RPE Notes
1 Back Squat (or Leg Press) 3 6-8 8 Heavy compound. If squatting interferes with tumbling, use Leg Press.
2 Romanian Deadlift (RDL) 3 8-10 8 Hamstrings & Glutes. Crucial for snowboarding stability.
3 Leg Extensions 2 12-15 9 Quad isolation. Protects the knees for tricking.
4 Calf Raises (Standing) 3 10-15 9 Don't skip these.
5 Hanging Leg Raises 3 Failure 10 Compression strength for tumbling flips.

Thursday: Upper Body B (Volume & Squeeze)

Goal: Pump blood into the upper chest and fill out the arms. Less joint stress than Tuesday.

Order Exercise Sets Reps RPE Notes for "Plate Armor"
1 Low-to-High Cable Flys 3 12-15 9 Upper Chest Isolation. Squeeze at the top for 1 full second.
2 Machine Chest Press (or Flat DB) 3 10-12 8 Safe volume. Focus on the stretch.
3 Chest-Supported Row (Elbows in) 3 10-12 8 Thickness for the back.
4 Face Pulls / Reverse Fly / Dumbbell Reverse Fly 3 15-20 8 Crucial for shoulder health since you press 2x/week.
5 Hammer Curls 3 8-10 9 Width for biceps/forearms.
6 Regular Bicep Curls 2 10-12 9 Standard curl for peak.