MUSQLE SHAPING UP WORKOUT (male, mesomorph, intermediate)

The recommended Musqle.com bodybuilding mesomorph training plan for intermediate male trainee - shaping up phase

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  1. Back, Triceps, Abs

    1. 1. Laterals

      Chin-Up

        • 1 warmup set x 20 reps (with assistance)
        • 1 set x 14 reps
        • 1 set x 10 reps
        • 1 set x 8 reps
        • 1 set x 6 reps

    2. 2. Middle Back

      Bent Over Barbell Row

        • 1 set x 12 reps
        • 1 set x 10 reps
        • 1 set x 8 reps
        • 1 set x 6 reps

    3. 3. Lower Back

      Extensions

        • 3 sets x 15 reps

    4. 4. Middle Back

      Seated Cable Rows

        • 3 sets x 12 reps

    5. 5. Traps

      Barbell Shrug

        • 3 sets x 12 reps

    6. 6. Triceps

      Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press

        • 1 warmup set x 20 reps (light weight)
        • 1 set x 12 reps
        • 1 set x 10 reps
        • 1 set x 8 reps
        • 1 set x 6 reps

      Dips - Triceps Version

        • 3 sets x 12 reps

      Bench Dips

        • 2 sets x 12 reps

    7. 7. Abdominals

      Decline Crunch

        • 4 sets x 1 rep (as many reps as possible)

      Oblique Crunches

        • 4 sets x 1 rep (as many reps as possible)

    8. 8. Oblique Abdominal Muscles

      Side Extensions

        • 4 sets x 20 reps (each side)

  2. Rest Day

  3. Shoulders, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves

    1. 1. Shoulders (Deltoids)

      Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise

        • 1 warmup set x 20 reps (light weight)
        • 1 set x 12 reps
        • 1 set x 10 reps
        • 1 set x 8 reps
        • 1 set x 6 reps

      Reverse Flyes

        • 3 sets x 12 reps

      Standing Dumbbell Upright Row

        • 3 sets x 10 reps

      Power Partials

        • 2 sets x 12 reps

    2. 2. Quadriceps

      Barbell Full Squat

        • 1 warmup set x 30 reps (body weight only)
        • 1 set x 20 reps
        • 1 set x 12 reps
        • 1 set x 10 reps
        • 1 set x 8 reps

      Leg Extensions

        • 3 sets x 12 reps

      Barbell Lunge

        • 2 sets x 12 reps (each leg)

    3. 3. Hamstrings

      Romanian Deadlift

        • 1 set x 30 reps (light weight)
        • 1 set x 20 reps
        • 3 sets x 12 reps

      Seated Leg Curl

        • 4 sets x 12 reps

    4. 4. Calves

      Standing Calf Raises

        • 1 warmup set x 30 reps (body weight only)
        • 4 sets x 12 reps

      Barbell Seated Calf Raise

        • 4 sets x 15 reps

  4. Rest Day

  5. Chest, Biceps, Abs

    1. 1. Chest (Pectoralis)

      Barbell Bench Press (Bodybuilding Version)

        • 1 warmup set x 20 reps (light weight)
        • 1 set x 14 reps
        • 1 set x 10 reps
        • 1 set x 8 reps
        • 1 set x 6 reps

      Incline Dumbbell Press

        • 3 sets x 8 reps

      Dips - Chest Version

        • 3 sets x 10 reps

      Dumbbell Flyes

        • 2 sets x 12 reps

    2. 2. Biceps

      Barbell Curl

        • 1 warmup set x 20 reps (light weight)
        • 1 set x 12 reps
        • 1 set x 10 reps
        • 1 set x 8 reps
        • 1 set x 6 reps

      Hammer Curls

        • 3 sets x 10 reps

      Concentration Curls

        • 2 sets x 10 reps

    3. 3. Abdominals

      Decline Crunch with Plate

        • 4 sets x 1 rep (as many reps as possible)

      Oblique Crunches

        • 4 sets x 1 rep (as many reps aspossible)

    4. 4. Oblique Abdominal Muscles

      Side Extensions

        • 4 sets x 20 reps (each side)

  6. Rest Day

  7. Rest Day