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Advanced Heart Seat Thursday

Shoulders & Traps

Shoulder pressing and stability.

35 min Shoulders Barbell or Dumbbell Cable Machine Bodyweight
The Work

Exercise Breakdown

1

Overhead Press

Shoulders · Barbell or Dumbbell
3
Sets
8
Reps
90s
Rest
3
RIR

Press a weight from shoulder height to full lockout overhead.

2

Face Pull

Shoulders · Cable Machine
3
Sets
12
Reps
60s
Rest
3
RIR

Pull a rope or band attachment toward the face, leading with the elbows high and out.

3

Pike Push-Up

Shoulders · Bodyweight
3
Sets
10
Reps
60s
Rest
3
RIR

From a pike position (hips high, hands and feet on the floor, body forming an inverted V), lower your head toward the floor between your hands, then press back up.

This program is a structured, real-world training plan built for genuine progression — not tied to a specific fictional character. Results depend on genetics, consistency, nutrition, and recovery, and typically take months, not weeks. Scale every exercise to your own level.