WORKOUT FIVE

Workout overview

SetsRest
1. Tuck lever rows32 min
2. Lever raises32 min
3. L-sit pull-ups42 min
4. Tuck lever holds32 min
5. Chin-up ISO hold32 min

Warm-up (5 min)

1. Wrist circles10 ea direction
2. Elbow circles10 ea direction
3. Shoulder circles10 ea direction
4. Scapula rows10 reps
5. Scapula pull-ups10 reps
6. Bent-leg rows10 reps

1. Tuck lever rows: 5 reps for 3 sets. Rest 2 min between sets.

Note: Stick with prescribed reps and increase ROM by adding rings. If you don’t have a set of rings, increase the lever arm by moving your knees away from your chest.


2. Lever raises: 3 sets with 2 min rest
Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4
5678

3. L-sit pull-ups: 4 sets with 2 min rest
Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4
78910

4. Tuck lever hold: ALAP for 3sets. Rest 2 min between sets.

Note: Perform this exercise for max duration. There is no prescribed overload, but try and increase the total duration each week. Make sure you perform the first set to complete failure.


5. Chin-up ISO hold: ALAP for 3sets. Rest 2 min between sets.

Note: Perform this exercise for max duration. There is no prescribed overload, but try and increase the total duration each week. Make sure you perform the first set to complete failure.

Week 1
Week 2
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Week 3
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Week 4
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Cool-down stretch

Perform these stretches as an optional cool-down for two rounds to help maintain or increase mobility in areas that are important for calisthenics.

A. Shoulder flexion on bar: 1 min
Target muscle group: lats
B. Straddle + side-bend: 1 min each
Target muscle groups: adductors, hamstrings, lats


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