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WEEK TWO
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FST-7 Introduced
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WEEK 2
VOLUME
EXPANSION
Control was Week 1's mission. It remains non-negotiable.
But now the volume increases — and so does the burn.
Same discipline. More work. Meet FST-7.
↑ from 3×12
4×10
Main Working Sets
1–2 RIR
Intensity — Closer to Edge
↓ shorter
45–90s
Rest Between Sets
New
FST-7
Finisher Method
What Changed
More Volume.
More Volume.
Same Standard.
| Element | Week 1 | Week 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Sets | 3 × 12 | 4 × 10 |
| Volume | Moderate | High |
| Intensity | 2–3 RIR | 1–2 RIR |
| Rest | Longer | Shorter |
| Finisher | Basic Pump | FST-7 🔥 |
The control learned in Week 1 is now tested under greater workload. Four sets instead of three. Rest periods tighten. Intensity creeps closer to the edge.
The body built initial volume tolerance last week. This week we expand that tolerance. Muscles should fatigue before joints and lungs — that's the sign the work is landing where it should.
Primary Objectives
Increase total training volume across all three sessions
Maintain controlled tempo even when fatigue sets in
Introduce FST-7 method to drive metabolic stress
Expand muscular endurance — sets should feel demanding, not impossible
Reinforce consistency — every rep in set 4 matches set 1
New This Week — Week 2 Finisher Method
FST-7
Fascia Stretch Training
Fascia Stretch Training
Seven consecutive sets with minimal rest intervals — designed to maximize the muscular pump, expand the fascia surrounding the muscle, and drive metabolic stress to its limit. This is not a burnout — it's a targeted stimulus. The short rest keeps the muscle flooded with blood and metabolites while the muscle fibers are forced to keep recruiting.
7
Sets
12
Reps
How to Perform FST-7
Choose the Right Weight
Light enough to complete all 7 sets with proper form. You should feel the burn intensely by set 4 — but still be able to finish sets 6 and 7.
Respect the Short Rest
30–45 seconds only. The limited rest is the mechanism — it keeps metabolic stress high. No extra rest "just this once".
Maintain Constant Tension
Isolation movement only — no compound lifts for FST-7. The muscle must stay loaded across all 7 sets. No lockout, no rest at the top.
Expect the Burn
The pump will become intense and uncomfortable. That discomfort is the point. Stay with it. Breathe through it. Don't drop the weight early.
Week 1 Foundation Cues — Still Apply
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Slow it down.
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Feel the muscle.
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No rushing reps.
"
Control the weight.
Week 2 New Cues — Added This Week
"
Same control — more work.
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Don't lose tempo when it burns.
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Earn the pump.
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Short rest — stay locked in.
Week 2 Training Days
The Three Sessions
Primary Focus — Day 1
Quads, Glutes
Volume Tolerance
Volume Tolerance
4×10
Sets
2–3s
Eccentric
75s
Rest
A
Dumbbell Goblet Squat
- Slightly heavier than Week 1 — earn the extra set
- Controlled descent — same discipline as last week
- Drive through mid-foot on every rep
4×10
75 sec
B
Romanian Deadlift
- Maintain full hamstring stretch — no rushing the descent
- No rushing reps — tempo stays controlled in every set
- The fourth set should challenge your focus, not your form
4×10
75 sec
C
Leg Press / Split Squat
- Constant tension — do not lock out at the top
- Four sets of full-range movement with loaded tension throughout
- Split Squat if leg press unavailable — same principles apply
4×10
75 sec
D
Leg Extension
- Squeeze at the top — hold the contraction
- Slow, controlled return on every rep
3×12
60 sec
E
Hamstring Curl
- Full range — feel the stretch at the bottom
- No swinging or hip lifting to assist
3×12
60 sec
FST-7 Finisher — Quad Pump
Leg Extension — 7 Sets
7
Sets
10–12
Reps
Goal: extreme pump, continuous tension, no lockout between reps. The quads should be screaming by set 5. Stay with it.
Incline Walk
Moderate pace. Active recovery after the FST-7 finisher. Let the lower body flush before the next session.
12–15
Minutes
Primary Focus — Day 2
Chest, Back
Shoulders & Upper Volume
Shoulders & Upper Volume
4×10
Sets
2–3s
Eccentric
75s
Rest
A
Dumbbell Bench Press
- Four sets — slightly heavier than Week 1 if control allows
- Full stretch at the bottom before pressing
- Drive through the chest — not the shoulders
4×10
75 sec
B
Lat Pulldown / Assisted Pull-Ups
- Volume increase — 4 sets total this week
- Pull elbows down and back — squeeze lats at the bottom
- Avoid swinging or using momentum
4×10
75 sec
C
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
- Four sets — maintain same controlled range as Week 1
- No arching the lower back — stay braced
- Drive through the delts, not the traps
4×10
75 sec
D
Chest Supported Row
- Squeeze shoulder blades at the top
- Slow eccentric — 2–3 seconds down
- No momentum from the hips or torso
3×10–12
75 sec
E
Lateral Raises
- Lead with the elbows — slight bend in arms
- Constant tension — controlled lowering phase
3×15
60 sec
F
Cable Triceps Pushdown
- Elbows locked at sides — full extension at bottom
- Slow controlled return — feel the tricep stretch
3×12
60 sec
G
Dumbbell Bicep Curl
- Supinate at the top — full contraction
- Lower under control — eccentric builds mass
3×12
60 sec
FST-7 Finisher — Chest or Back
Choose One Target
Choose:
Cable Fly
or
Straight Arm Pulldown
7
Sets
10–12
Reps
Cable Fly targets chest expansion. Straight Arm Pulldown targets lat pump. Pick based on where you want the most stimulus today — whichever feels weaker gets the FST-7.
Bike or Incline Walk
Moderate pace. Flush the upper body. Keep movement gentle — the FST-7 will have left the target muscle very full.
12–15
Minutes
Primary Focus — Day 3
Glutes, Hamstrings
Arm Volume
Arm Volume
4×10
Sets
2–3s
Eccentric
75s
Rest
A
Hip Thrust
- Four sets — pause at the top of every rep
- Full hip extension — glute squeeze at the peak
- Controlled descent — don't let the weight pull you down
4×10
75 sec
B
Romanian Deadlift
- Stretch-focused — feel the hamstrings lengthen fully
- Slow tempo throughout — no swinging
3×10
75 sec
C
Walking Lunges
- Increased to 12 reps each leg this week
- Controlled steps — upright torso throughout
- Front knee tracks over second toe
3×12
each leg
D
Hamstring Curl
- Full range — the hamstring works at full length
- No hip lifting to assist the movement
3×12
60 sec
Superset E — Arms
E1
Dumbbell Curl
- Supinate at the top — full bicep contraction
- 2–3 second eccentric — feel the stretch
3×12
No rest
E2
Cable Triceps Extension
- Full extension at the bottom — squeeze the tricep
- Elbows stay fixed — they are the hinge
3×12
60 sec
F
Rear Delt Fly
- Slight bend in arms — not a rowing movement
- Lead with elbows — squeeze rear delts at the peak
3×15
60 sec
FST-7 Finisher — Arm Pump
Choose One Target
Choose:
Cable Curl
or
Rope Pushdown
7
Sets
10–12
Reps
Cable Curl for bicep pump. Rope Pushdown for tricep pump. Pick whichever arm felt weaker in the session. Close the week with a full arm pump.
Incline Walk
Close out the week. 12–15 minutes of moderate-paced active recovery before two rest days. Let the arms and legs flush fully.
12–15
Minutes
End-of-Week Checkpoint
By Week's End,
By Week's End,
You Should:
✓
Noticeable Increase in Pump
FST-7 should have produced the strongest pump of the block so far.
✓
Improved Volume Tolerance
Four sets felt challenging — but completable. The body is adapting.
✓
Mind-Muscle Under Fatigue
You maintained the connection even when the burn kicked in on set 3 and 4.
✓
Muscular Endurance Growing
Muscles fatigued before your lungs or joints — that's exactly where the work should land.