Fortified Body Gym

Coach
Dan Bradley



Descending Tri-Set:

Is an advanced resistance training technique that involves performing three different exercises for the same muscle group back-to-back without resting, progressively reducing the resistance or intensity with each exercise. This method is designed to push the targeted muscle to its maximum capacity by recruiting a wide range of muscle fibers and increasing the total time under tension.

Benefits of a Descending Tri-Set:

  1. Increased Muscle Fatigue: By progressively reducing the weight or intensity, you're able to work the muscle to complete exhaustion, which helps stimulate growth.

  2. Time Efficiency: Tri-sets allow you to pack more work into a shorter period, maximizing muscle engagement and intensity.

  3. Improved Muscle Endurance: By decreasing weight and performing more repetitions, you increase endurance and resistance to fatigue over time.

  4. Variety in Training: This method challenges your muscles in different ways, preventing adaptation and potentially leading to better long-term gains.

  5. Increased Time Under Tension: More reps with lighter weights allow you to focus on form and maintain a longer contraction, stimulating hypertrophy.

Incorporating descending tri-sets into your workout routine can be an excellent way to break through plateaus and enhance muscular development!

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
Equipment
Recommended
Power RackBarbell Weight PlatesDumbbellsChest Press Machine and/or cable machine // and/or power bandsAB Wheel
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 4-week program
Monday
Descending Tri-Sets Push Day

A1

Loaded Squat Stretch

2 x 1:00

A2

Banded Shoulder Circles (Helicopters)

2 x 20

B1

Back Squat

4 x 6

B2

Goblet Squat

4 x 12

B3

Alternating Reverse Lunge

4 x 24

C1

Incline Bench Press

4 x 6

C2

DB Bench Press

4 x 12

C3

Chest Press

4 x 24

D

Tricep Pushdown

10 x MAX

E

Hanging Knee Raise

4 x 10

Wednesday
Descending Tri-Sets Pull Day

A1

Glute activation bridge

2 x 15

A2

Band Pull-Apart

2 x 10

B1

Deadlift

4 x 6

B2

Seated Leg Curl Machine

4 x 12

B3

Hip Thrust

4 x 24

C1

Chin-Up

4 x 6

C2

V Grip Landmine Row

4 x 12

C3

Seated Row

4 x 24

D

DB Bicep Curls

10 x MAX

E

Weight Plate Sit Up

4 x 20

Friday
Descending Tri-Sets Total Body Day

A

YTW

3 x 10

B1

DB Z-Press

4 x 6

B2

Inverted Row

4 x 12

B3

American KB Swing

4 x 24

C1

Front Squat

4 x 6

C2

Push-Up

4 x 12

C3

DB Lateral Raise

4 x 24

D

Calf Raise

10 x MAX

E

Ab Wheel

4 x 10

Hypertrophy - Descending Tri-Set Push/Pull/Total Body (3 Day) Variation 1