Week 10 - Giant Sets Introduction
🎯 Week 10 Objectives
🆕 What is a Giant Set?
A giant set is 3+ exercises performed back-to-back with no rest:
Exercise A → Exercise B → Exercise C → REST → Repeat
Benefits
- ⚡ Increased metabolic stress
- 💪 Maximum muscle pump
- ⏱️ Time-efficient
- 🔥 Elevated heart rate (cardio effect)
🏋️ Day 1: Push - GIANT SET FINISHER
🎥 Key Exercise Videos
🏋️ Bench Press
🏋️ Incline DB Press
Main Workout
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Bench Press | 4 | 6-8 | 150 sec |
| Incline DB Press | 4 | 8-10 | 120 sec |
| Seated DB Shoulder Press | 4 | 8-10 | 120 sec |
GIANT SET FINISHER (3 rounds)
Perform all three exercises back-to-back:
| Exercise | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Flyes | 12-15 | None |
| → Push-ups | Max | None |
| → Lateral Raises | 15-20 | 90 sec |
Repeat 3 times total
🏋️ Day 2: Pull - GIANT SET FINISHER
🎥 Key Exercise Videos
🏋️ Barbell Row
💪 Lat Pulldown
Main Workout
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Rows | 4 | 6-8 | 150 sec |
| Weighted Pull-ups | 4 | 6-10 | 120 sec |
| Seated Cable Rows | 4 | 8-10 | 90 sec |
GIANT SET FINISHER (3 rounds)
| Exercise | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Lat Pulldowns (light) | 12-15 | None |
| → Face Pulls | 15-20 | None |
| → Hammer Curls | 12-15 | 90 sec |
Repeat 3 times total
🏋️ Day 3: Legs - GIANT SET FINISHER
🎥 Key Exercise Videos
🏋️ Squat
🏋️ Romanian Deadlift
Main Workout
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Back Squat | 4 | 6-8 | 180 sec |
| Romanian Deadlifts | 4 | 8-10 | 120 sec |
| Leg Press | 4 | 8-10 | 90 sec |
GIANT SET FINISHER (3 rounds)
| Exercise | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Extensions | 15-20 | None |
| → Walking Lunges | 10 each | None |
| → Leg Curls | 15-20 | 90 sec |
Repeat 3 times total
⚡ Execution Tips
Weight Selection for Giant Sets
- Use 50-60% of your normal working weight
- Focus on muscle contraction, not ego
- The pump is the goal
Form Priority
- Slower tempo (2-2-2)
- Full range of motion
- Mind-muscle connection
Breathing
- Don't hold your breath
- Exhale on exertion
- Stay controlled
📝 Week 10 Workout Log
Day 1 - Push
| Exercise | Weight | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Press | |||||
| Incline DB Press | |||||
| Shoulder Press | |||||
| GIANT SET | |||||
| Cable Flyes | R1: | R2: | R3: | ||
| Push-ups | BW | R1: | R2: | R3: | |
| Lateral Raises | R1: | R2: | R3: |
Day 2 - Pull
| Exercise | Weight | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Rows | |||||
| Weighted Pull-ups | |||||
| Cable Rows | |||||
| GIANT SET | |||||
| Lat Pulldowns | R1: | R2: | R3: | ||
| Face Pulls | R1: | R2: | R3: | ||
| Hammer Curls | R1: | R2: | R3: |
Day 3 - Legs
| Exercise | Weight | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | |||||
| RDL | |||||
| Leg Press | |||||
| GIANT SET | |||||
| Leg Extensions | R1: | R2: | R3: | ||
| Walking Lunges | R1: | R2: | R3: | ||
| Leg Curls | R1: | R2: | R3: |
✅ Week 10 Checklist
- Completed heavy compound lifts
- Performed giant set finishers (3 rounds each)
- Experienced significant muscle pump
- Maintained form throughout
- Adequate rest between workouts
Week 10 Complete?
The giant sets are brutal but effective! You're building both strength AND endurance. Continue to Week 11 where we push even harder!