WORKOUT 3 - Upper Body Strength - Pyramid Sets

Published on 7 July 2025 at 10:54

Focus: Increase reps then decrease reps for challenging sets.

Exercises: Push-Up [21], Triceps Extension [1], Reverse Crunch [40], Superman [42], Narrow Triceps Push-Up [6], Triceps Extension [1] (using the same exercise as a finisher or different variation)

BEGINNER

(Approx. 35-45 min)

Warm-up: 5 min light cardio.

Workout: Complete 3 rounds. Pyramid Set: 5-8-10-8-5 reps

  • Push-Up [21] with 60s rest between sets.

  • Triceps Extension [1]: with 60s rest between sets.

  • Reverse Crunch [40]: with 60s rest between sets.

  • Superman [42]: with 60s rest between sets.

  • Narrow Triceps Push-Up [6]: with 60s rest between sets.

Cool-down: 5 min stretching.

MEDIUM

(Approx. 45-55 min)

Warm-up: 5-7 min dynamic warm-up.

Workout: Complete 4 rounds. Pyramid Set: 8-10-12-10-8 reps

  • Push-Up [21]: with 45s rest between sets.
  • Triceps Extension [1]: with 45s rest between sets.
  • Reverse Crunch [40]: with 45s rest between sets.
  • Superman [42]: with 45s rest between sets.
  • Narrow Triceps Push-Up [6]: with 45s rest between sets.

 

Cool-down: 7-10 min stretching.

ADVANCED 

(Approx. 55-60 min)

Warm-up: 7-10 min dynamic warm-up.

Workout: Complete 5 rounds. Pyramid Set: 10-12-15-12-10 reps

  • Push-Up [21]: with 30s rest between sets.
  • Triceps Extension [1]: with 30s rest between sets.
  • Reverse Crunch [40]: with 30s rest between sets.
  • Superman [42]: with 30s rest between sets.
  • Narrow Triceps Push-Up [6]: with 30s rest between sets.

Cool-down: 10 min stretching.

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