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Bulking on a BUDGET - Chest & Arm Training - BULK Series, Ep 7

Join me during a 12 week BULK Phase and see what it's really like to build muscle.

Ep.7 - Costco Food Haul, Bulking on a Budget, Training Chest and Arms, Post Workout Meal Recipe

CHEST / ARMS / ABS - FULL WORKOUT IN VIDEO

This workout is great is you are looking for an upper body pump. The workout starts with chest and moves to arms. It utilizes several super sets for maximum blood flow and is a good way to break out of a slower pace workout cycle and add in some fast paced lifting. The total workout takes about 2 hours with 30-45sec rest periods. Remove sets to optimize for beginner training, this workout is for intermediate to advanced lifters.

Exercise 1 (7 sets)
DUMBBELL INCLINE BENCH PRESS
Warm Up 1 - 12-15 reps, 1 set
Warm Up 2 - 10-12 reps, 1 set
Warm Up 3 - 8-10 reps, 1 set
Heavy - 4-6 reps, 2 sets
Working - 6-8 reps, 2 sets

Superset 1, Exercise 1 (3 sets)
INCLINE DUMBBELL FLY
Working - 10-12 reps, 3 sets

Superset 1, Exercise 2 (3 sets)
DUMBBELL PULLOVER
Working - 10-12 reps, 3 sets

Superset 2, Exercise 1 (3 sets)
DUMBBELL OVERHEAD TRICEP PRESS
Working - 10-12 reps, 3 sets

Superset 2, Exercise 2 (3 sets)
ALTERNATING SEATED HAMMER CURL
Working - 10-12 reps, 3 sets

Superset 3 Exercise 1 (3 sets)
TRICEP CABLE PUSHDOWN
Working - 12-15 reps, 3 sets

Superset 3, Exercise 2 (3 sets)
CABLE BAR CURL
Working - 10-12 reps, 3 sets

Superset 4, Exercise 1 (3 sets)
DUMBBELL KICKBACK
Working - 12-15 reps, 3 sets

Superset 4, Exercise 2 (3 sets)
REVERSE GRIP CABLE BAR CURL
Working - 12-15 reps, 3 sets

Ab Superset Exercise 1 (3 sets)
AB ROLLOUT
Working - 12-15 reps, 3 sets

Ab Superset Exercise 2 (3 sets)
CRUNCHES
Working - 20-25 reps, 3 sets

Total Sets - 37 sets (including abs)


I have been training for 3 years and bulking for 2 years. On my way to the goal of 225 lbs at 5 years, I'm sharing my experience with bodybuilding. This journey has changed my life in so many positive ways and I hope to inspire others to put their goals into action.

My bulking progress:
2017 Start - 134 lbs
End of 2017 - 156 lbs
End of 2018 - 182 lbs
End of 2020 Goal - 225 lbs


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I am not a certified personal trainer, but do seek to motivate and inspire others on their fitness journey. My experience is limited to myself. If you are new to lifting, please seek out resources online and the help of a trainer or experienced friend before embarking on a new fitness regime. If you are looking for a training program, click here.

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TTYL