Six Pack Shortcuts Workout Manual
Six Pack Shortcuts Workout Manual
Six Pack Shortcuts Workout Manual
Skyscrapers
Exercise
Hydraulics
Exercise
Spidermans
Exercise
Kettle-BELL Swing
Exercise
Yoga Plank:
Knee to Elbow
Exercise
Pushups
Exercise
Jumping Crunch
Exercise
Knee to Elbow
Plank Exercise
Ski HOPS
Exercise
WORKOUTS
GET TING STARTED
WORKOUT DAYS
Each phase of the program has workout days. Repeat the workout days without skipping a day. For example, in phase 1,
after day 4, your next workout would be day 1 again. Do not skip around workout days. Rest days are up to you. I recommend working out 5 days a week and resting 2 days if you want a quick jump-start into the program. Minimum workout
days would be 4 days per week.
EXAMPLE OF A SCHEDULE FOR PHASE 1
WORKOUTS
GET TING STARTED
(CONTD)
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
WEEKS 1-4
PURPOSE:
LENGTH:
Repeat all the workout days for 4 weeks before moving on to Phase 2.
SCHEDULE:
Workout 5 days and rest 2 days each week during this phase. (See example on page 1)
MEALS:
WEIGHT:
Use the WEIGHT column to write the weight you lift. It should be heavy enough for you to be
able to nish the number of reps for your rst 2 sets.
WORKOUT
SETS
1 set
EXERCISES
Warm up with: Push Ups
REPS
10-20 reps
WEIGHT
Body Weight
REST
None
3 sets
12 reps
12 reps
............... lbs
............... lbs
90 sec
12 reps
15 reps
............... lbs
............... lbs
90 sec
12 reps
Till Failure / 70% of 1st set
............... lbs
Body Weight
90 sec
2 sets
2 sets
(For example, if you did 30 reps of Seated Body Weight Dips for the rst set, then for the second set 70% would be 21 reps)
2 sets
1 set
4 sets
Barbell Squat
Superset with: Stiff Dead Lifts
15 reps
15 reps
............... lbs
............... lbs
90 sec
20 reps
90 sec
Body Weight
............... lbs
90 sec
Decline Sit-Ups
15 sec
Body Weight
15 sec
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
WEEKS 1-4
WORKOUT
SETS
1 set
EXERCISES
Warm up with: Jumping Jacks
REPS
15-20 sec
WEIGHT
Body Weight
REST
None
2 sets
12 reps
12 reps
............... lbs
................ lbs
90 sec
12 reps
15 reps
............... lbs
............... lbs
90 sec
12 reps
12 reps
............... lbs
............... lbs
90 sec
............... lbs
............... lbs
90 sec
Body Weight
90 sec
Body Weight
Body Weight
90 sec
2 sets
2 sets
2 sets
1 set
(Totalling 90 Calf Raises with no rest between the 3 positions, afterwards rest for 90 seconds)
4 sets
Bicycle Crunch
Superset with: Mountain Climbers
20 reps
30 sec
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
WEEKS 1-4
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
10 sets
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
DAY
REST
1:30-2:00 min
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
10 sets
High Knees
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
REST
90 sec
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
WEEKS 5-8
PURPOSE:
LENGTH:
SCHEDULE:
MEALS:
WEIGHT:
Burn the belly fat to see more visual results and build some quality muscles.
Repeat all the workout days for 4 weeks before moving on to Phase 3.
Workout 6 days and rest only 1 day each week during this phase.
Implement 3 Zero Willpower Eating System meals per day.
Use the WEIGHT column to write the weight you lift. It should be heavy enough for you to be
able to nish the number of reps for your rst 2 sets.
WORKOUT
SETS
1 set
EXERCISES
Warm up with: Jumping Jacks
REPS
15-20 sec
WEIGHT
Body Weight
REST
None
4 sets
10 reps
10 reps
............... lbs
............... lbs
90 sec
3 sets
30 sec
Body Weight
90 sec
3 sets
10 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
3 sets
Front Raise
Superset with: Side Laterals
Superset with: Front Raise
Superset with: Side Laterals
Superset with: Front Raise
Superset with: Side Laterals
10 reps
10 reps
Till Failure
Till Failure
Till Failure
Till Failure
90 sec
(Choose 3 dumbbells of different weight. The rst set do 10 reps, then grab the lighter dumbbell and do as many reps as you can,
then grab the lightest dumbbell and do as many reps as you can. Perform all without rest in between.)
4 sets
Skull Crushers
Superset with: Tricep Kickbacks
10 reps
10 reps
............... lbs
............... lbs
3 sets
20 sec
20 sec
20 sec
Body Weight
Body Weight
Body Weight
90 sec
6
15 sec
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
WEEKS 5-8
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
REST
1 set
15-20 sec
Body Weight
None
Minimum
Maximum
Body Weight
Minimum
90 sec
5 sets
Dead Lifts
10 reps
............... lbs
6 sets
Preacher Curl
10 reps
............... lbs
10 reps
............... lbs
10 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
3 sets
Knee to Elbows
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
3 sets
Hand-Sliding Crunches
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
WEEKS 5-8
WORKOUT
SETS
1 set
EXERCISES
Warm up with: Push Ups
REPS
10-20 reps
WEIGHT
Body Weight
REST
None
3 sets
Barbell Squats
Superset with: Walking Lunges
10 reps
20 reps (or 20 yards)
............... lbs
Body Weight
90 sec
5 sets
12 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
3 sets
25 reps
20 sec
............... lbs
Body Weight
90 sec
20 sec
Body Weight
20sec
4 sets
DAY
Functional Cardio
WORKOUT
SETS
10 sets
REPS
20 sec
20 sec
20 sec
20 sec
20 sec
WEIGHT
Body Weight
Body Weight
Body Weight
Body Weight
Body Weight
REST
90 sec
PHASE
WORKOUTS
12 DAYS
PURPOSE:
Shock and build muscles, especially around the core area to prevent the fat from returning.
LENGTH:
SCHEDULE:
Workout 12 days straight without taking any rest days during this phase.
MEALS:
Now you need to eat 5 Zero Willpower Eating System meals per day.
WEIGHT:
Use the WEIGHT column to write the weight you lift. It should be heavier than the previous
phases since the reps are much lower.
TIP: Must keep very strict form in this phase due to the decrease in reps on your exercises and increase in weight used. Make sure you increase
weight gradually, pyramiding up from the 1st set of the exercise to prevent injury. If youre unsure if the weight is too heavy, have a spotter spot you
until you are condent on the amount of weight you can handle for the amount of reps you need.
DAY
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
REST
1 set
10-20 reps
Body Weight
None
5 sets
12, 8, 5, 5, 5 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
5 sets
10, 5, 5, 5, 5 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
5 sets
Weighted Dips
15, 7, 5, 5, 5 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
Minimum
Maximum
Body Weight
Minimum
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
12 DAYS
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
REST
1 set
15-20 sec
Body Weight
None
6 sets
12, 8, 5, 5, 5, 5 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
6 sets
Till failure
Body Weight
90 sec
(If reps are over 10, use a dumbbell for added resistance)
5 sets
12, 6, 6, 6, 6 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
5 sets
12, 8, 5, 5, 5 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
4 sets
Decline Sit-Ups
15 sec
Body Weight
15 sec
10
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
12 DAYS
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
REST
1 set
10-20 reps
Body Weight
None
5 sets
12, 5, 5, 5, 5 reps
............... lbs
90 sec
5 sets
8, 5, 5, 5, 5 reps
............... lbs
Till Failure
............... lbs
Leg Press
12 reps
Till Failure
Till Failure
1 set
90 sec
90 sec
(This is an example of 3 drops, meaning your weights dropped from heaviest to lightest in 3 dropsets, but do more than 3 drops if you can)
TIP: You may periodically repeat Phase 3 for 12 days in the future even after Phase 4 in order to give
your muscles a shock, which will prevent them from going into a plateau.
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PHASE
WORKOUTS
CO N T I N U O U S LY
PURPOSE:
Loose the last pounds to reveal the sixpack abs and maintain the shape you want to be in.
LENGTH:
You will continue to perform the workouts in this phase as a maintenance program.
SCHEDULE:
Workout 5-6 days and rest 1-2 days each week during this phase.
MEALS:
Now you need to fully implement 5-6 Zero Willpower Eating System meals per day.
WEIGHT:
If youre satised with your body at the end of the 12 weeks, keep using the same amount of
weight to maintain. If you want to become more lean and ripped, continue to add weight to
your exercises.
TIP: As you increase the weight you lift, DO NOT INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CALORIES YOU EAT ON A DAILY BASIS so your body can continue to burn more body fat. If you do increase your calories as you get stronger, you will add more muscle mass, but your fat burning will stop.
DAY
WORKOUT
SETS
1 set
EXERCISES
Warm up with: Jumping Jacks
REPS
15-20 sec
WEIGHT
Body Weight
REST
None
4 sets
8 reps
20 sec
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
3 sets
8 sets
20 sec
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
4 sets
8 sets
............... lbs
60 sec
3 sets
Preacher Curls
8 sets
............... lbs
60 sec
8 sets
Burpees
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
12
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
CO N T I N U O U S LY
WORKOUT
SETS
1 set
EXERCISES
Warm up with: Push Ups
REPS
10-20 reps
WEIGHT
Body Weight
REST
None
3 sets
Till failure
15 reps
Body Weight
Body Weight
60 sec
3 sets
T-Bar Rows
During rest period: Prone Cobras
10 reps
10 reps
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
3 sets
12 reps
10 reps
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
4 sets
8 reps
15 reps
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
3 sets
12 reps
15 reps
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
3 sets
20 sec
20 sec
20 sec
Body Weight
Body Weight
Body Weight
60 sec
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PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
CO N T I N U O U S LY
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
REST
1 set
15-20 sec
Body Weight
None
5 sets
8 reps
............... lbs
15 reps
............... lbs
20 sec
Body Weight
8 reps
............... lbs
15 reps
............... lbs
20 sec
Body Weight
1 set
Body Weight
6 sets
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
5 sets
60 sec
60 sec
60 sec
20 sec
14
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
CO N T I N U O U S LY
Arms, Legs & Abs
WORKOUT
SETS
1 set
EXERCISES
Warm up with: Push Ups
REPS
10-20 reps
WEIGHT
Body Weight
REST
None
5 sets
8 reps
15 reps
20 sec
............... lbs
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
Barbell Squat
Triset with: Dumbbell Walking Lunges
Triset with: Jumping Lunges
10 reps
20 reps (or 15 yards)
20 reps
............... lbs
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
12 reps
12 reps
............... lbs
............... lbs
60 sec
Hopping Squats
Superset with: Stepping Taps
20 sec
20 sec
Body Weight
Body Weight
20 sec
3 sets
4 sets
6 sets
DAY
Functional Cardio
WORKOUT
SETS
5 sets
REPS
20 sec
20 sec
20 sec
WEIGHT
Body Weight
Body Weight
Body Weight
REST
60 sec
15
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
CO N T I N U O U S LY
Chest & Arms
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
REST
1 set
15-20 sec
Body Weight
None
4 sets
8 reps
10-15 reps
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
3 sets
Till Failure
10-15 reps
Body Weight
Body Weight
60 sec
3 sets
8 reps
10-15 reps
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
1 set
Till Failure
Till Failure
Till Failure
(This is an example of 3 drops, meaning your weights dropped from heaviest to lightest in 3 dropsets, but do more than 3 drops if you can)
3 sets
10-15 reps
Body Weight
Push Ups
Superset with: Side to Side Push Ups
Superset with: Side Planks (One side)
Superset with: Side Planks (The other side)
20 sec
20 sec
20 sec
20 sec
Body Weight
Body Weight
Body Weight
Body Weight
60 sec
16
PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
CO N T I N U O U S LY
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
REST
1 set
10-20 reps
Body Weight
None
3 sets
Till failure
15 reps
Body Weight
Body Weight
60 sec
3 sets
T-Bar Rows
During rest period: Prone Cobras
10 reps
10 reps
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
3 sets
Dead Lifts
12 reps
................ lbs
60 sec
4 sets
8 reps
10 reps
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
Skull Crushers
Superset with: Bench Dips
12 reps
Till failure
............... lbs
Body Weight
60 sec
Jumping Lunges
Superset with: Lying Hand to Heel Touches
20 sec
20 sec
Body Weight
Body Weight
20 sec
4 sets
4 sets
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PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
CO N T I N U O U S LY
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
REST
1 set
15-20 sec
Body Weight
None
4 sets
8 reps
............... lbs
15 reps
............... lbs
Side laterals
8 reps
............... lbs
8 reps
............... lbs
60 sec
4 sets
20 reps
............... lbs
60 sec
6 sets
Jumping Jacks
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
4 sets
60 sec
20 sec
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PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
CO N T I N U O U S LY
Legs
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
REST
Minimum
Maximum
Body Weight
Minimum
5 sets
60 sec
1 set
Leg Extension
Dropset with: (Same as above)
Dropset with: (Same as above)
Dropset with: (Same as above)
Dropset with: (Same as above)
Till Failure
Till Failure
Till Failure
Till Failure
Till Failure
60 sec
(Do 5 drops minimum, meaning your weights dropped from heaviest to lightest in 5 dropsets, but do more than 5 drops if you can)
5 sets
6 sets
12 reps
12 reps
12 reps
............... lbs
Body Weight
Body Weight
20 sec
Half Burpees
Superset with: Crunch Knee Holds
20 sec
20 sec
Body Weight
Body Weight
20sec
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PHASE
DAY
WORKOUTS
CO N T I N U O U S LY
10
Functional Cardio
WORKOUT
SETS
EXERCISES
REPS
WEIGHT
5 sets
Jumping Jacks
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
20 sec
Body Weight
REST
60 sec
TIP: Now continue back to the beginning of Phase 4. After a while, you may periodically repeat
Phase 3 for 12 days in order to give your muscles a shock (this will build muscle), which will prevent them from going into a plateau. If you need to lose even more weight, you may want to do the
24 Week Advanced Fitness Coaching or undertake our Committed program.
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Always try to perform the original exercises as directed in the Six Pack Shortcuts program. Only when necessary due to
not having the equipment available OR any physical or medical reason should you substitute the Listed Exercises
(which is the original exercises in the program)
Use the No Weight Alternatives Exercise only if you dont have the equipment to the Weighted Alternatives. Remember,
weighted exercises stimulate more muscle growth than body weight exercises. Because of that, when replacing the
Listed Exercise with a No Weight Exercise, PERFORM 2 EXTRA SETS for that exercise and perform all sets to
failure.
If you cant find an alternative exercise to substitute, email me at mike@sixpackshortcuts.com
If you do not have access to a gym, most of the Listed Exercises can be substituted with an adjustable Dumbbell Set, Flat
Bench, Door Frame Chin Up Bar OR Olympic Size Bench Press(with weighted Plates and a Olympic size Barbell) and a
Door Frame Chin Up Bar.
Listed Exercise
*All Exercises involving the use of
a barbell can be substituted with
Dumbbells and also the other
way around
CHEST
Flat Bench press
Incline Bench Press
Standing Barbell Curls
Incline DB Chest press
DB Flat Flys
Weighted Dip
4 Sec Push Ups
Side to Side Push Ups
BACK/TRAPS
Flat DB Press
Incline DB Chest press
Standing DB Curls
Incline Bench Press
Wide Grip Bench Press
Close Grip Bench, Dip Machine
Push Ups
Incline Push Ups (place feet at an incline)
Close Grip(underhanded) Pull Ups
Incline Push Ups (place feet at an incline)
Wide Push Ups
Close Grip Push Ups
4 Sec Push Ups on knees or Reg Push Ups
Clapping Push Ups or Reg Push Ups
T- Bar Rows
Prone Cobras
ARMS
Skull Crushers
Tricep Kickbacks
SHOULDERS
Barbell Clean and Press
Side Laterals
Seated/Standing DB Press
Front Raise
Circles
Barbell Front Raises (to the
ceiling)
DB or Barbell Upright Rows
LEGS
Barbell Squat
Leg Press
BW Squats
Jumping Squats
ABS
Decline Sit-Ups
BW Squats
Reg Lunges, BW Squats
3 Position Calf Raises
BW Lunges, Jumping Lunges
One Leg Toe Touch(holding on to anything with weight to
add resistance)
BW Lunges, Jumping Lunges, BW Crab Walk wear a
backpack for extra resistance.
One Leg Toe Touch(holding on to anything with weight to
add resistance)
3 Position Calf Raises, Stepping Taps- (holding on to
anything with weight to add resistance)
One Leg Toe Touch (holding on to anything with weight to
add resistance)
3 Position Calf Raises, Stepping Taps- (holding on to
anything with weight to add resistance)
Squat and Front Raise using Towel Hold towel at shoulder
width and pull with resistance. Squat low enough so the
towel is touching the middle of your shins. Raise towel
towards the ceiling while standing up.
All Abs exercises can substitute each other. The same goes
with all
Functional exercises too. No 1 Ab
or Functional exercise is better
than the other. Different abs and
functional exercises help develop
your core as a whole. Try to follow
all of them as most will not need
any equipment. Dont worry if you
cant currently perform all the
exercises. Just do the ones you can
now, and in time you will develop
the strength and ability to do them
all.
*Remember, your abs will shown from lowering body fat
and not from doing special Ab Exercises.