David Laid's Push Pull Legs - Second Program

David Laid - Fitness Athlete

6 Years ago I began my fitness journey as a 90 pound frail, lanky, near emaciated teen looking to build confidence and become comfortable in my own skin. Although my central goal has always been muscular development, I quickly fell in love with strength training as an integral part of acquiring the physique of my dreams. Physical changes don’t occur overnight, but chasing strength became a source of constant motivation for me, a goal to strive for day in and day out in the gym, a goal which I could see materialize from training session to training session.

About the Program

Category: Hybrid

For more information about this program watch David Laid's video linked bellow.

Workout Schedule

  • Leg Day 1

    • 1. Squat

      compound

      Guide: Squat Guide

      Type: compound

      • Week 1: Heavy single then 4x10
      • Week 2: 5x8
      • Week 3: 6x5
      • Week 4: 7x3
    • 2. Squat Static holds

      compound

      Guide: Squat Static holds Guide

      Type: compound

      • 3 sets 45-60 seconds at 120% of max
    • 3. Calf raises

      isolation

      Guide: Calf raises Guide

      Type: isolation

      • 3x30
    • 4. Leg accessories (pick two)

      • 3x20 leg press, 3x10 lunges, 3x10 good mornings leg extensions/curls
  • Push Day 1

    • 1. Push Press

      compound

      Guide: Push Press Guide

      Type: compound

      • Week 1: 3x5
      • Week 2: 4x4
      • Week 3: 5x3
      • Week 4: 6x2
    • 2. Bench Press

      compound

      Guide: Bench Press Guide

      Type: compound

      • Week 1: Heavy Single then 4x10
      • Week 2: 5x8
      • Week 3: 6x5
      • Week 4: 7x3
    • 3. Behind the neck press

      compound

      Guide: Behind the neck press Guide

      Type: compound

      • Week 1: 3x10
      • Week 2: 4x8
      • Week 3: 5x5
      • Week 4: 6x2
    • 4. Weighted Dips

      compound

      Guide: Weighted Dips Guide

      Type: compound

      • 3x10
    • 5. DB lateral raises

      isolation

      Guide: DB lateral raises Guide

      Type: isolation

      • 5x10
  • Pull Day 1

    • 1. Deadlifts

      compound

      Guide: Deadlifts Guide

      Type: compound

      • Week 1: Heavy Single then 4x8
      • Week 2: 5x6
      • Week 3: 6x4
      • Week 4: 7x2
    • 2. Pause Deadlifts

      compound

      Guide: Pause Deadlifts Guide

      Type: compound

      • 3x5
    • 3. Shrugs

      isolation

      Guide: Shrugs Guide

      Type: isolation

      • 3x10
    • 4. Pendlay Rows

      compound

      Guide: Pendlay Rows Guide

      Type: compound

      • 3x10
    • 5. Pull Ups

      compound

      Guide: Pull Ups Guide

      Type: compound

      • 3x10-15
  • Leg Day 2

    • 1. Pause Squat

      compound

      Guide: Pause Squat Guide

      Type: compound

      • Week 1: Heavy Single then 2x6
      • Week 2: 3x4
      • Week 3: 4x3
      • Week 4: 5x2
    • 2. Front Squat

      compound

      Guide: Front Squat Guide

      Type: compound

      • Week 1: 4x10
      • Week 2: 5x8
      • Week 3: 6x5
      • Week 4: 7x3
    • 3. Calf Raises

      isolation

      Guide: Calf Raises Guide

      Type: isolation

      • 3x30
    • 4. Leg accessories (pick two)

      • 3x20 leg press, 3x10 lunges, 3x10 good mornings, leg extensions/curls
  • Push Day 2

    • 1. Pause Bench

      compound

      Guide: Pause Bench Guide

      Type: compound

      • Week 1: 2x6
      • Week 2: 3x4
      • Week 3: 4x3
      • Week 4: Instead of Pause Bench here you do ATG Squat for 5x2
    • 2. Spoto Press

      compound

      Guide: Spoto Press Guide

      Type: compound

      • Week 1: 4x10
      • Week 2: 5x8
      • Week 3: 6x5
      • Week 4: 7x3
    • 3. Standing Military Press

      compound

      Guide: Standing Military Press Guide

      Type: compound

      • Same rep ranges for 4 Weeks as Spoto Press exercise above
    • 4. Weighted Dips

      compound

      Guide: Weighted Dips Guide

      Type: compound

      • 3x10
    • 5. DB lateral raises

      isolation

      Guide: DB lateral raises Guide

      Type: isolation

      • 5x10
  • Pull Day 2

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