Off cycle workout
Feel free to add anything. Any tips?
ALL DAYS 20-30 min of recumbent bike
Day 1: CHEST - Cardio: "Sprinting first thing in the mornings"
Incline barbell press. 1 set 15 reps, 1 set 8 reps, 1 set absolute failure @ 8-10 reps, 3 seconds to raise & lower weights on all absolute failure sets.
Dumbbell bench press. Same sets
Dumbbell Fly. 1 set 15 reps, 1 set absolute failure
Weighted Dips. 1-2 sets to absolute failure
Military Pushups. 1 sets to absolute failure
Wide Pushups. 1 set to absolute failure
Day 2: BACK -
Mixed Grip Pull Ups. 2 sets absolute failure
Wide grip front pull ups. 3 sets Max reps
Barbell bent over row {Shoulder width} 1 set 12 reps, 1 set 8 reps, last set absolute failure
SEATED Cable row. 1 set 15 reps, 1 set absolute failure
Day 3: Abs - Cardio "45 min jogging/walking"
Push Ups. 1 set to absolute failure
Dive Bomber push ups. 1 set absolute failure
Elevated side bridge. 3 sets 45 seconds each
Wacky Jacks 30-60 seconds
Medicine ball crunches 4 sets 20 reps
Medicine ball leg raise 4 sets 20 reps
Lying crunches. 2 sets 30 reps
Hanging leg raise. 3 sets 30 reps
Lying side crunch. 3 sets 15-20 reps each side
Machine crunch w/weight. 1 set 10-15 reps
Weighted Mason twist. 40+reps
Day 4: Shoulders -
Barbell shoulder press front. 1 set 20 reps, 1 set 8 reps, 1 set absolute failure
Barbell Shrug. Same sets/reps
Dumbbell Side lateral. Same sets
Dumbbell rear lateral. 1 set 15 reps, 1 set to absolute failure
Military press. 1 set absolute failure
Day 5: BICEPS & Triceps:) Cardio "Sprinting in the morning"
Before workout stretch. Twisting kickbacks w/abduction. 12 reps
Zottman Curls. 3 sets, 8 reps, 1 set to absolute failure
Standing barbell curl. 1 set 20 reps, 1 set 8 reps, 1 set absolute failure
Preacher curls. 1 set 15 reps, 1 set absolute failure
Crouching Cohen curls. 1 set 8 reps
Incline dumbbell curl. 1 set absolute failure, 1 set 8 reps
Lying triceps press w/EZ bar. 1 set 15 reps, 1 set 8 reps, 1 set absolute failure
Triceps push down straight bar. 1 set 15-20 reps, 1 set absolute failure
Triceps push down w/rope. 1-2 sets to absolute failure
After workout switch to "static" stretch. Same Twisting kickbacks w/abduction holding range of motion for 30 seconds
Day Six: OFF DAY! PIZZA, Almonds, BEER & Football 
Day 7: LEGS:
Double leg verts. 2 sets 10 reps
Single leg broads. 2 sets of 8 each leg
Single leg verts. 2 sets 5 reps ea leg
Dumbbell lunges. 4 sets of 8-10 reps per leg
Unweighted calf raises pigeon toed. 2 sets of 20
Free barbell squat, or smith machine. 1 set 20 reps, 1 set 8 reps, 1 set to absolute failure.
Leg Press. 1 set 15 reps
Barbell lunge. 1 set 8 reps, or absolute failure
Leg extensions. 1-2 sets to absolute failure {15 reps}
Stiff leg dead lifts. 1 set 15 reps, 1 set 8 reps, 1 set absolute failure
Lying leg curls. 1 set to absolute failure
Standing calf raises. 1 set 20 reps, 1 set 15 reps, 1 set "weighted" to failure
Day 8 CHEST. Same as day 1
Day 9 Abs. Same as day 3. Sprinting first thing in the morning
- REPEAT, with High pulls, and Front swats... Snatch grip jump shrugs, and Push presses all 3 sets of 6-10 resting 60-90 seconds. & Dumbbell pull overs on back days, 4 sets of 10 reps mixed in. Reducing range of motion w/boards or towel on bench press, also adding bands anchored to weights on the floor. And lightly weighted set to failure after each. Pushup test 1 minute, & 20 mile hike w/80 pound ruck at least once per month...
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Do you do cardio before of after lifting? I see almost everybody at the gym doing cardio before. I do it after. I have read it is best to do it after. Just curious what you recommend?
sgtstedankoHonestly, in this situation. I do cardio 1st thing in the mornings. Within 30-45 min od waking up, on an empty stomach (on essential amino energy drink concoction) protein shake before & after workout following that.
UFONice post...been looking all over the forums for good OFF cycle workouts. I just made a post in the weight/exercise forum but am not getting any help yet so figured Id ask you...do you only recommend higher reps lower weight while off? Im currently in my pct and I read an article a while ago about strictly keeping your sets to 5x5 to keep your gains and strength. On eroids I am reading the opposite. I am 2 weeks into my routine of 5x5(22 days since last inject) and feel good, keeping strength and size. Sorry for the long post and thanks for any help
sgtstedankoDepends on how you feel. Give it a shot, see how it works for you, brother. This is how I like it. My cycles, are ussually slower gains, slow steady growth, easier to maintain compounds though. Rather than an all out bloat the fuck up, & hope for the best type of thing. Just my preference, anyway. Kmi
the off cycle workout is the area of my uncertianty due to the fact that u read somemany diffenet things about them example some say dont lift heavy at all due to the fact that your body is real low with test, while others say lifting heavy forces that body to produce more test quicker is this one of those dammed if u do dammed if u dont things idk any imput
sgtstedankoMyself, I can't not do anything : ) I don't see why not to workout off...
I agree. You just have to listen to your body. I drop down to 3 sets instead of 5 maybe? I still do all exercises in routine though. I try to lift heavy, I am one of those people that likes to see how much I can pick up and put down?
stfuandliftbtch1 little thing your missing....rest
AnonI like your day Day Six the best.....lol Great training! I know guys that won't even brush their teeth if they don't have 700mgs of base. Like you I hit the shit 1, 2 & 3 sets max. When I am in PCT mode I might just do one set to failure of each movement. Once I get my balls back I like throwing in heavy days here and there until I get my pumps back. Great write and workout Bro!
sgtstedankoHAHAHAHAHAHA! 6 is My fav as well brother... Day 10 is an OFF Day to. But it's usually reserved for getting shit for next put together, crying, lusting after pics of other dudes gear, etc:)