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This video presents a science-based upper body workout that is low in volume but high in intensity, designed to be completed in just 45 minutes. The routine covers chest, shoulders, back, and arms with a focus on proper form and pushing each set to failure.
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The workout is low volume, high intensity, and takes only 45 minutes.
Two sets of incline Smith machine press with a 30-45 degree incline, focusing on the upper pecs. The last set is to failure.
Two sets of machine pec deck (or dumbbell/cable flies). Key is to feel a big stretch on the pecs and squeeze them to move the weight.
Two sets of machine lateral raises for side delts. Focus on sweeping the weight out rather than shrugging it up. Both sets to failure.
Two sets of weighted pull-ups with bodyweight plus 75 lbs for six reps. Add weight each week, but keep form strict.
Two sets of machine rows, focusing on squeezing the midback together at the top of each rep.
Two sets of easy bar preacher curls and two sets of triceps pressdowns, squeezing the triceps at the bottom.
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How long does the workout take?
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How long does the workout take?
45 minutes
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How many sets are performed for each exercise?
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How many sets are performed for each exercise?
Two sets per exercise
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What incline is used for the Smith machine press?
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What incline is used for the Smith machine press?
30 to 45 degrees
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What is the key to the machine pec deck exercise?
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What is the key to the machine pec deck exercise?
To feel a big stretch on the pecs and then squeeze them to move the weight
00:14
What is the focus for machine lateral raises?
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What is the focus for machine lateral raises?
Sweeping the weight out rather than shrugging it up
00:26
What weight and reps are used for weighted pull-ups?
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What weight and reps are used for weighted pull-ups?
Bodyweight plus 75 lbs for six reps
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What is the focus for machine rows?
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What is the focus for machine rows?
Squeezing the midback together as hard as possible at the top of each rep
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What is the focus for triceps pressdowns?
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What is the focus for triceps pressdowns?
Squeezing the triceps at the bottom
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💡 Key Takeaways
Low Volume, High Intensity
Emphasizes that only two sets per exercise can be effective if pushed to failure, challenging the common high-volume approach.
00:01Mind-Muscle Connection
Highlights the importance of feeling the stretch and squeeze in the target muscle, a key factor for hypertrophy.
00:14Proper Form for Lateral Raises
Distinguishes between sweeping the weight out and shrugging it up, preventing common form errors.
00:26Progressive Overload
Recommends adding weight each week to ensure continued strength gains, a fundamental principle of muscle growth.
00:38Full Transcript
[00:01] This science-based upper body workout only took me 45 minutes. Low volume, high intensity. Let's go. Up first, two sets of incline Smith machine press. Use a 30 to 45°ree incline and use your upper pecs to move the weight. Last set
[00:14] to failure. Next, two sets of machine pec deck. You can swap these out for dumbbells or cable flies. The key is to feel a big stretch on your pecs and then squeeze your pecs to move the weight. Strong mind muscle connection here. Then
[00:26] two sets of machine lateral raises for the side delts. Think about sweeping the weight out rather than shrugging the weight up. Both sets to failure. For back, I did two sets of weighted pull-ups. Body weight plus 75 lbs for
[00:38] six reps. Try to add a little weight each week and push these hard, but don't let your form get too sloppy. Chin over the bar on every rep until you can't. Then the set's over. Next, two sets of machine rows. Focus on squeezing your
[00:50] midback together as hard as you can at the top of each rep. For arms, I did two sets of easy bar preacher curls and two sets of triceps press downs, squeezing sets of triceps press downs, squeezing my triceps at the bottom.
