Muscle groups
Train target

CHEST

Pressing power · pec mass
30 CHARS
34 EX

Horizontal and incline pressing patterns plus targeted fly work. Build through controlled eccentrics, full ROM at the bottom, and a mix of compound and isolation across the week.

Weekly volume
10–20 sets

Hard working sets per week, distributed across 2–3 sessions. Stay near the lower bound on a cut, push the upper bound on a hypertrophy block.

Intensity
RPE 7–9 on working sets

RPE = reps in reserve. RPE 8 ≈ 2 reps left in the tank. Cap top sets at RPE 9 outside of peaking blocks. Deload week 5 — drop volume 30–40%, hold intensity.

Form cues
  • Pin shoulder blades down and back; chest leads, elbows follow
  • 2-second eccentric, full stretch, drive without bouncing the bar

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Son Goku
Top chest program
SON GOKU · SAIYAN GRAVITY PROTOCOL
6 chest exercises · 6 days/wk
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ALL PROGRAMS

EXERCISE REFERENCE

34 distinct

Every chest movement across the roster · click ▶ for a form-check video

Push-ups▶ demo
Break into sub-sets if needed; finish all 100
Sets
1
Reps
100
Rest
as needed
Weighted push-ups (vest)▶ demo
Sets
5
Reps
15-20
Rest
75s
Pike push-ups▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
10-12
Rest
75s
Sets
4
Reps
10-15
Rest
90s
Plyometric push-ups▶ demo
Explode off the ground
Sets
4
Reps
8
Rest
90s
Bench press▶ demo
Sets
5
Reps
5
Rest
180s
Close-grip bench▶ demo
Sets
3
Reps
8
Rest
90s
Barbell bench press▶ demo
Sets
5
Reps
6-8
Rest
150s
Weighted dips▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
8-10
Rest
90s
Cable flyes▶ demo
Sets
3
Reps
12-15
Rest
60s
Rear delt fly▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
12
Rest
60s
Knuckle push-ups▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
15
Rest
60s
Plyo push-ups▶ demo
Sets
5
Reps
8
Rest
75s
Ring dips▶ demo
Sets
5
Reps
6-8
Rest
120s
Pseudo planche push-ups▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
8
Rest
90s
Pike push-ups (feet elevated)▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
8
Rest
75s
Diamond push-ups▶ demo
Sets
3
Reps
AMRAP
Rest
60s
Clap push-ups▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
8
Rest
75s
Med ball chest pass▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
10
Rest
60s
Dumbbell bench press▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
10
Rest
75s
Push-ups (weighted)▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
10
Rest
75s
Triceps dips▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
12
Rest
75s
Plyo push-ups (clap)▶ demo
Sets
5
Reps
6
Rest
75s
Handstand push-up (or pike)▶ demo
Sets
5
Reps
5
Rest
90s
Bench press (top set)▶ demo
Sets
1
Reps
1
Rest
300s
Bench back-off▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
3 @ 85%
Rest
180s
Weighted dip (top set)▶ demo
Sets
1
Reps
3
Rest
210s
Hindu push-ups▶ demo
Sets
5
Reps
20
Rest
60s
DB bench press▶ demo
Sets
4
Reps
10
Rest
75s
Weighted vest push-ups▶ demo
Vest at 10-15% bodyweight
Sets
5
Reps
12
Rest
75s