The Upper Body Endurance Program

Overview

Program GoalUpper body endurance
Delivery FormatWritten workouts
Experience Level5+ push-ups
Program DurationFour weeks
Training FrequencyThree per week
EquipmentThe BaseBlocks Trainer
BaseBar

Disclaimer: make sure you consult with a medical professional before commencing any exercise regimen.

Workout overview

There are two workouts in this program. You will perform the same workout for the entire week, and switch workout the following week.

WEEK ONE AND THREE WORKOUTWEEK TWO AND FOUR WORKOUT
1. Incline rows
2. Front support hold
3. Above the bar chin hold
4. Block Dips
1. Monkey pull-ups
2. Half handstand hold
3. Push-ups
4. Block dips

Weekly schedule

We’re trying to rest forty-eight hours between training the same muscle groups.

Sunday
MondayDay One
Tuesday
WednesdayDay Two
Thursday
FridayDay Three
Saturday

Baseline testing

This program has two tests to measure your pushing and pulling strength. Rest 3-5 minutes between tests and make sure to record your score.

Test one: chin above bar for max duration
Female
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
<5 sec6-15 sec16-30 sec
Male
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
<5 sec5-30 sec10 sec (1-arm)
Test two: push-ups for max repetitions
Female
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
<56-1516+
Male
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
<1011-5050+

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