I start the week by training my back – 2 to 3 sets per exercise and 4 to 5 different exercises
First set is a high rep set where I stop just before failure. 12 to 15 hard reps
The second set is 8 to 12 reps to failure
The third set is 6 to 12 reps to failure
I increase the weight with each set
Calfs and back starting with calfs.
First exercise on the leg press is the seated toe press (3 sets same as below). The second exercise seated calf raisers. Same as first exercise for reps and sets.
I used to start with standing calf raises but my calfs got so strong over the years, I had to use so much weight I ended up putting too much pressure on my lower back. So sometimes I finish with it for my 2nd exercise.
Seated calfs. Other times I use high reps (between 15 and 20). Standing calfs raising them with no rest and then jump onto donkey calf raises to failure.
Repeat this 2 to 3 times.
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