NOTE: This is a sample to illustrate one of Jeff Willet’s Max-OT workout schedules. This is not meant to be an exercise or health prescription. Please consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.
Day 1 – Back & Traps
Back: |
Deadlifts |
3 sets |
4-6 reps (After warm-up) |
Weighted Pull-ups |
2 sets |
4-6 reps |
Bent-over Rows |
2 sets |
4-6 reps |
Traps: |
Barbell Shrugs |
2 sets |
4-6 reps (After Weight Acclimation) |
Day 2 – Chest
Chest: |
Flat Bench Press |
2 sets |
4-6 reps (After warm-up) |
Incline Bench Press |
2 sets |
4-6 reps |
Weighted Dips |
2 sets |
4-6 reps |
Day 3 – Legs & Calves
Calves: |
Calf Raises off Leg Press (One foot at a time) |
3 sets |
6-8 reps (After warm-up) |
Seated Calf Raises |
2 sets |
6-8 reps |
Legs: |
Squats |
5 sets |
4-6 reps (After warm-up) |
Stiff Leg Deadlifts |
2 sets |
4-6 reps |
Day 4- Biceps, Triceps & Forearms
Biceps: |
Barbell Curls |
3 sets |
4-6 reps (After warm-up) |
Standing Dumbbell Curls |
2 sets |
4-6 reps |
Triceps: |
Lying Triceps Extensions |
3 sets |
4-6 reps (After warm-up) |
Cable Push-downs |
2 sets |
4-6 reps |
Forearms: |
Barbell Wrist Curls |
3 sets |
4-6 reps |
Day 5- Abs & Shoulders
Abs: |
Cable Crunches |
3 sets |
8-10 reps |
Fit Ball Crunches |
2 sets |
10-15 reps |
Shoulders: |
Military Barbell Press (To the front) |
3 sets |
4-6 reps (After warm-up) |
Side Lateral Dumbbell Raises |
2 sets |
4-6 reps |
Seated Rear Lateral Dumbbell Raises |
2 sets |
6-8 reps |
CARDIO
- Max-OT Cardio ~ 2-3 times weekly at 16 minutes a session to maintain condition. 4-5 times weekly to emphasize fat loss.
- Ideally cardio should be performed 8-12 hours apart from weight training or on non-weight training days. Do cardio after weight training if done together.