FST-7 training is a program created by Hany Rambod, trainer of many bodybuilding champions. FST is an acronym that means fascia stretch training. The '7' is for the number of sets you perform on your last exercise. Basically you're doing two to three exercises for a body part using straight, heavy sets then finishing with a final exercise of seven sets only resting 30-45 seconds between each set. The idea is to create new muscle. For more information on FST-7 training in its entirety click here: FST-7 Training.
Personally, I've found FST-7 training extremely effective and have implemented this technique for each body part. I've listed some FST-7 style workouts below for each body part that I use.
FST-7 Chest Workout
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Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
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Barbell Bench Press |
3 |
10, 8, 6 |
Incline Barbell Press
|
3 |
12, 10, 8
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Hammer Strength Chest Press
|
3 |
12, 10, 8 |
|
Cable Crossovers |
7 |
15-20 |
FST-7 Back Workout
|
Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
|
Barbell Bent Over Rows |
3 |
10, 8, 6 |
|
Dumbbell Rows |
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
Seated Rows (or Hammer Strength)
|
3 |
12, 10, 8 |
|
Lat Pulldowns |
7 |
15-20 |
FST-7 Leg Workout 1
|
Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
|
Squats |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
|
Hack Squats |
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
Leg Extensions
|
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
Lying Leg Curls
|
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
Seated or Standing Leg Curls
|
3 |
12, 10, 8 |
|
Leg Press |
7 |
15-20 |
FST-7 Leg Workout 2
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Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
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Leg Press |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
|
Stiff Leg Deadlifts |
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
Hack Squats
|
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
Seated or Standing Leg Curls
|
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
|
Leg Extensions |
7 |
15-20 |
|
Lying Leg Curls |
7 |
15-20 |
FST-7 Shoulder Workout
|
Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
|
Seated Barbell Press |
3 |
10, 8, 6 |
|
Lateral Raises |
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
Front Raises
|
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
Rear Delt Raises
|
3 |
12, 10, 8
|
|
Hammer Strentgh Shoulder Press |
7 |
15-20 |
FST-7 Biceps Workout
|
Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
|
Standing EZ Bar Curls |
3 |
10 |
|
Dumbbell Hammer Curls |
3 |
10
|
|
Preacher Curls |
7 |
15-20 |
FST-7 Triceps Workout
|
Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
|
Cable Pushdowns |
3 |
10 |
|
Weighted Dips |
3 |
10
|
|
Rope Extensions |
7 |
15-20 |
FST-7 Traps Workout
|
Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
|
Barbell Shrugs |
4 |
10, 10, 8, 8 |
|
Dumbell Shrugs |
7 |
15-20
|
FST-7 Calves Workout
|
Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
|
Standing Calve Raises |
4 |
15, 12, 10, 8 |
|
Seated Calve Raises |
7 |
15-20
|
A Few Possible Training Splits for FST-7 Style Training
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Training Plan 1 (4 days) |
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Day 1: Chest and Biceps |
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Day 2: Legs and Calves |
Day 3: Rest
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Day 4: Back and Triceps
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Day 5: Shoulders and Traps
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Day 6: Rest
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Day 7: Rest
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Training Plan 2 (4 days) |
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Day 1: Back and Traps |
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Day 2: Legs and Calves |
Day 3: Rest
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Day 4: Chest and Biceps
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Day 5: Shoulders and Triceps
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Day 6: Rest
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Day 7: Rest
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Training Plan 3 (5 days) |
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Day 1: Chest |
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Day 2: Back |
Day 3: Legs
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Day 4: Shoulders and Traps
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Day 5: Biceps and Triceps
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Day 6: Rest
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Day 7: Rest
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FST-7 Style Workouts
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