Push Fat Loss Workout - 20min Intermediate
This high-intensity push session maximizes caloric burn by pairing heavy barbell compounds with high-volume handle finishers. You will work through chest, shoulder, and tricep patterns to build lean muscle while keeping your heart rate elevated. This plan is designed for intermediate lifters who want to maintain strength while prioritizing fat loss.
This is ideal for intermediate trainees or busy professionals looking for a time-efficient way to preserve muscle mass while in a caloric deficit. It is also great for athletes who need to maintain upper body pressing power during a weight-cutting phase.
Equipment
Workout Plan
Keep rest periods strictly between 30-45 seconds to maintain a high heart rate and maximize the metabolic demand of the session.
Barbell Bench Press
Chest, Triceps, Abs
Engage Tonal's Spotter Mode for safety as you drive the bar up with explosive intent.
Reverse Grip Barbell Triceps Extension
Triceps
Keep your elbows pinned to your sides and use Tonal's digital weight to maintain tension at the bottom.
Middle Chest Fly
Chest, Shoulders
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows and focus on the squeeze at the center of the movement.
Standing Overhead Press
Shoulders, Triceps
Press the handles straight up while keeping your ribcage tucked to engage your core.
Why this order
The workout starts with heavy barbell movements to recruit the most motor units while you are fresh before transitioning to handle-based isolation. By grouping exercises by accessory, we minimize transition time to keep intensity high for fat loss. This compound-to-isolation approach ensures total muscle fatigue within a short 20-minute window.
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Start Free with AI CoachFrequently Asked Questions
Should I use any weight modes for this fat loss session?
Yes, try using Burnout mode on the final sets of the flyes and triceps extensions to increase the metabolic demand and safely push your muscles to failure.
What should I do if 20 minutes feels too short?
Focus on the density of the work. By shortening rest to 30 seconds and using Tonal's digital weight to move quickly between sets, the intensity will increase significantly.
Can I swap the Straight Bar for Handles if I am short on time?
The Straight Bar is chosen for the bench press to allow for higher loading which preserves muscle mass during fat loss, so try to stick to the programmed equipment if possible.