In this workout from MH’s Summer Training Guide, Benny Seymour takes us through a workout to smash your chest and back. Torch fat while building muscle by targeting the muscle groups from all angles. Start with a weight that allows you to maintain correct form for 15 reps, whilst also reaching failure by the 15th.
Barbell Bench Press
1 x 15 reps
1 x 10 reps
1 x 8 reps
Reduce weight by 20% and repeat
Chin-Up
3 sets maximum reps
Work till failure each time
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
1 x 15 reps
1 x 10 reps
1 x 8 reps
Reduce weight by 20% and repeat
Single-Arm Dumbbell Row
1 x 15 reps
2 x 10 reps
(complete reps for each arm)
Build size and definition this summer with more gut-blasting moves in MH’s Summer Training Guide, available in all good newsagents now.
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