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Week 10 - Giant Sets Introduction

🎯 Week 10 Objectives

Master giant sets Progressive overload continues Maximum pump

🆕 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​

ExerciseSetsRepsRest
Barbell Bench Press46-8150 sec
Incline DB Press48-10120 sec
Seated DB Shoulder Press48-10120 sec

GIANT SET FINISHER (3 rounds)​

Perform all three exercises back-to-back:

ExerciseRepsRest
Cable Flyes12-15None
→ Push-upsMaxNone
→ Lateral Raises15-2090 sec

Repeat 3 times total


🏋️ Day 2: Pull - GIANT SET FINISHER​

🎥 Key Exercise Videos​

🏋️ Barbell Row

💪 Lat Pulldown

Main Workout​

ExerciseSetsRepsRest
Barbell Rows46-8150 sec
Weighted Pull-ups46-10120 sec
Seated Cable Rows48-1090 sec

GIANT SET FINISHER (3 rounds)​

ExerciseRepsRest
Lat Pulldowns (light)12-15None
→ Face Pulls15-20None
→ Hammer Curls12-1590 sec

Repeat 3 times total


🏋️ Day 3: Legs - GIANT SET FINISHER​

🎥 Key Exercise Videos​

🏋️ Squat

🏋️ Romanian Deadlift

Main Workout​

ExerciseSetsRepsRest
Barbell Back Squat46-8180 sec
Romanian Deadlifts48-10120 sec
Leg Press48-1090 sec

GIANT SET FINISHER (3 rounds)​

ExerciseRepsRest
Leg Extensions15-20None
→ Walking Lunges10 eachNone
→ Leg Curls15-2090 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​

ExerciseWeightS1S2S3S4
Bench Press
Incline DB Press
Shoulder Press
GIANT SET
Cable FlyesR1:R2:R3:
Push-upsBWR1:R2:R3:
Lateral RaisesR1:R2:R3:

Day 2 - Pull​

ExerciseWeightS1S2S3S4
Barbell Rows
Weighted Pull-ups
Cable Rows
GIANT SET
Lat PulldownsR1:R2:R3:
Face PullsR1:R2:R3:
Hammer CurlsR1:R2:R3:

Day 3 - Legs​

ExerciseWeightS1S2S3S4
Squat
RDL
Leg Press
GIANT SET
Leg ExtensionsR1:R2:R3:
Walking LungesR1:R2:R3:
Leg CurlsR1: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!