WORKOUT 19 - "Ascending Strength" - Pyramid Sets

Published on 24 April 2026 at 10:50

Focus: Gradually increasing volume, then decreasing for maximum effect.

Exercises: Push-Up [21], Inverted Row [100], Full Squat [115], Triceps Extension [1], Sliding Leg Curl [150] (medium/advanced) / Glute Bridge [164] (beginner), Wall Squat Isohold [110]

BEGINNER

(Approx. 40-50 min)

Warm-up: 5 min light cardio.

Workout

 

  • Pyramid Set 1 (Push-Ups): 8-10-12-10-8 reps of Push-Up [21], 60s rest.
  • Pyramid Set 2 (Inverted Rows): 8-10-12-10-8 reps of Modified Inverted Row [100], 60s rest.
  • Pyramid Set 3 (Full Squats): 10-15-20-15-10 reps of Full Squat [115], 45s rest.
  • Straight Sets:
  • Triceps Extension [1]: 3 sets of 15 reps, 45s rest.
  • Glute Bridge [164]: 3 sets of 20 reps, 45s rest.
  • Wall Squat Isohold [110]: 3 sets of 45 seconds, 30s rest.

 

Cool-down: 5 min stretching.

MEDIUM

(Approx. 50-60 min)

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

Workout

  • Pyramid Set 1 (Push-Ups): 10-12-15-12-10 reps of Push-Up [21], 45s rest.

  • Pyramid Set 2 (Inverted Rows): 10-12-15-12-10 reps of Feet-Elevated Inverted Row [101] (low), 45s rest.

  • Pyramid Set 3 (Full Squats): 12-18-25-18-12 reps of Full Squat [115] (deeper), 30s rest.

  • Straight Sets:

  • Diamond Triceps Push-Up [7]: 3 sets of 10-12 reps, 60s rest.

  • Sliding Leg Curl [150]: 3 sets of 12-15 reps, 60s rest.

  • Wall Squat Isohold [110] (longer): 3 sets of 60 seconds, 30s rest.

 

Cool-down: 7-10 min stretching.

ADVANCED 

(Approx. 55-60 min)

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

Workout

  • Pyramid Set 1 (Push-Ups): 12-15-20-15-12 reps of Feet-Elevated Push-Up [26], 30s rest.

  • Pyramid Set 2 (Inverted Rows): 12-15-20-15-12 reps of Feet-Elevated Inverted Row [101] (high), 30s rest.

  • Pyramid Set 3 (Pistol Squats): 3-5-7-5-3 reps of Pistol Squat [125] (per leg), 90s rest.

  • Straight Sets:

  • Sliding Side-to-Side Push-Up [28]: 3 sets of 8-10 reps (total), 90s rest.

  • Sliding Leg Curl [150] (single leg): 3 sets of 8-10 reps per leg, 90s rest.

  • Wall Squat March [111]: 3 sets of 60 seconds, 30s rest.

Cool-down: 10 min stretching.

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