Workout template

Push Day Workout

A classic push day for chest, shoulders, and triceps with a balance of compound and accessory work.

Goal
Muscle Building

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Difficulty
Intermediate

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Duration
65 min

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Who it is for

Intermediate

Lifters who already know the basics and want a clean upper-body push session.

Equipment

Barbell, Dumbbell, Cable

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Training days

5 days / week

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Warm-up guidance

Warm up your shoulders and upper back, then climb in weight with 2 to 3 ramp-up sets on the first press.

Progression guidance

Drive progress through the first two presses first, then add reps or load on accessories as recovery allows.

Exercise table

What this workout includes.

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Related exercises

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ArmsDumbbell

Alternate Hammer Curl

Alternate Hammer Curl is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using dumbbell.

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ArmsDumbbell

Alternate Hammer Curl

Alternate Hammer Curl is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using dumbbell.

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ArmsDumbbell

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using dumbbell.

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ArmsDumbbell

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using dumbbell.

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ShouldersCable

Alternating Cable Shoulder Press

Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner strength that mainly trains your shoulders using cable.

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ShouldersCable

Alternating Cable Shoulder Press

Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner strength that mainly trains your shoulders using cable.

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FAQ

Common questions about Push Day Workout.

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Who is Push Day Workout best for?

Lifters who already know the basics and want a clean upper-body push session.

How often should I run Push Day Workout?

This template is structured around about 5 training days per week.

Can I swap exercises in Push Day Workout?

Yes. The cleanest swaps are exercises that train the same main muscle group with similar equipment and a similar movement pattern.

How do I progress this workout over time?

Drive progress through the first two presses first, then add reps or load on accessories as recovery allows.

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