Chest Strength Workout - 30min Advanced
This advanced upper body session prioritizes raw pressing power and triceps structural integrity. You will utilize heavy barbell movements to build a foundation of strength before transitioning into targeted isolation to maximize muscle fiber recruitment. It is designed for experienced lifters looking to shatter plateaus on the Tonal.
Ideal for advanced lifters or powerlifters who want to increase their bench press strength and build explosive triceps. It is perfect for athletes who prefer heavy barbell work over high-rep metabolic conditioning.
Equipment
Workout Plan
Rest 120 to 180 seconds between heavy barbell sets to ensure full recovery. Rest 60 to 90 seconds for isolation and accessory movements.
Barbell Bench Press
Chest, Triceps, Abs
Engage the Tonal spotter mode and drive through your mid-foot to maximize power off the chest.
Close Grip Barbell Bench Press
Triceps, Chest
Keep your elbows tucked close to your ribs to shift the load onto your triceps during the press.
Why this order
The session begins with the most neurologically demanding compound movements while you are fresh, utilizing the Barbell Bench Press and its close-grip variation. We then transition to skull crushers and flies to isolate the primary movers after they have been pre-fatigued by the heavy presses. This sequence ensures maximal intensity on big lifts while still achieving high volume for hypertrophy.
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Start Free with AI CoachFrequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Smart Bar for all these movements?
The first three movements are programmed for the Straight Bar to allow for maximum loading. You will need to switch to handles for the flies and decline presses to maintain proper range of motion.
Should I turn on any specific Weight Features?
For the Barbell Bench Press, enable Spotter Mode so you can safely push to failure. For the Skull Crushers, try adding Eccentric Mode to boost the stimulus on the negative portion of the rep.
How do I adjust the weight if the 5 reps feel too easy?
Tonal will automatically adjust based on your power output, but you can manually increase the digital weight by tapping the screen if you feel you have more than two reps left in the tank.