But you don’t want to get caught out of shape the week before your first unveiling of the summer. That’s why we created this easy 6-week program that breaks downs the diet, supplement and training program you should follow to lose the last few pounds and look shredded this summer!*
* note this program is design for a 175lb male – adjust calories appropriately for your size.
MEAL PLAN:
Meal 1 | Ingredient Variations |
-1c egg white omelet with 1/2c spinach -3 strips of turkey bacon                                                                       -2/3 cup oatmeal |
-100 g ground turkey -2 slices of ezekiel toast |
Meal 2 | Ingredient Variations |
-6 oz. roasted chicken breast (boneless/skinless)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â -1 cup veggies |
-Turkey breast |
Meal 3 | Ingredient Variations |
-4.5 oz. roasted chicken breast (boneless/skinless) -6 oz. brown rice                                                                                  -1 cup veggies |
-200g sweet potato |
Meal 4 (Post-workout) | Ingredient Variations |
-2 cups of milk – scoops of Platinum Whey + Muscle Builder -1 banana |
Meal 5 | Ingredient Variations |
-6 oz. roasted chicken breast (boneless/skinless)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â -1 cup veggies |
-6 oz. grilled beef |
Meal 6 | Ingredient Variations |
-1 plain rice cake with 1 tbsp of natural peanut butter | -10z. walnuts with 1/2c Greek yogurt |
Trainer’s Tips:Â
- Do not eat if you are not hungry
- You are allowed one cheat meal per week
- Drink a minimum of 2-3L of water a day
- Use sugar-free hot sauce to flavor your meat
- Add cinnamon or spices to increase flavor
TRAINING PROGRAM:
Overview:
Monday:Â Â Chest + 30 min. cardio
Tuesday:Â Â Back + 30 min. cardio
Wednesday:Â Â Abs/calves + 30 min. cardio
Thursday:Â Â Shoulders + 30 min. cardio
Friday:Â Â Arms + 30 min. cardio
Saturday:Â Â Legs
Sunday:Â Rest
Day 1 (Monday) – Chest           Â
- Incline Dumbbell Press 3 x 8-12
- Flat Dumbbell Press 3 x 8-12
- Decline Dumbbell Press 3 x 8-12
- Low Incline Dumbbell Fly 3 x 8-12
- 30 min. cardio
Day 2 (Tuesday) – Back
- Weighted Chin-Up 3 x 8-12
- T-Bar or Corner Rows 3 x 8-12
- One-Arm Underhand Hammer Pulldown 3 x 8-12
- Overhand Barbell Rows (to lower chest) 3 x 8-12
- Deadlifts 3 x 6-8 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- 30 min. cardio
Day 3 (Wednesday) – Abs & Calves
- Upright Chair Leg Raises 4 x 25
- Machine Crunches 4 x 15-25
- Bench V-Ups 4 x 25
- Plank 4 x 60 seconds
- Standing Calf Raises 4 x 15-25
- Leg Press Calf Raises 4 x 15-25
- Seated Calf Raises 4 x 15-25
- 30 min. cardio
Day 4 (Thursday) – Shoulders
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 x 8-12
- One-Arm Dumbbell Laterals 3 x 8-12
- Seated Rear Delt Laterals 3 x 8-12Â
- Smith Machine Rear Shrugs 3 x 8-12
- 30 min. cardio
Day 5 (Friday) – Arms
- Ez-Bar Biceps Curls 3 x 8-12
- Decline Ez-Bar Triceps Extensions 3 x 8-12
- Incline Dumbbell Curls 3 x 8-12
- Incline Dumbbell Extensions 3 x 8-12
- Concentration Curls 2 x 8-12
- Dumbbell Kickbacks 2 x 8-12
- 30 min. cardio
Day 6 (Saturday) – Legs
- Leg Extensions 2 x 20 (warm-up )
- Barbell Squat 3 x 8-12
- One-Leg Press 3 x 8-12
- Lying Leg Curls 3 x 8-12
- Smith Machine Lunges 3 x 8-12 (each leg individually)
Trainer’s notes:
- Sets/Reps: 3-4 sets of 8-12 (+/- 2) w/ same weight  Â
- Rest between sets: 60 seconds      Â
- Tempo: Slow and controlled w/ continuous tensionÂ
- Cardio:Â interval training