Built To Last DeFranco

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----- The Ultimate Program for Long-term Strength, Health & Muscle -----
BUILT 2 LAST

PROGRAM CREATED BY:
Joe DeFranco & Mike Guadango

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced (by any means)
without the expressed written permission of Joe DeFranco and/or Mike Guadango.

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STOP!
DO NOT skip to the 10-week program until you read through ALL of the
following notes! Reading this information is crucial to your success on
the Built 2 Last program!

Background & Goals

This program is the culmination of years of research, experimentation, and

experience. After much trial and error, we really feel like we created an
incredibly unique program that works BIGTIME!

Before we get started, we want to make it clear that this is NOT a powerlifting
program that was designed with the sole purpose of only improving your bench,
squat and deadlift. This program will
it to be one-dimensional. Our goal with this program is to improve strength,
while simultaneously improving your body composition, muscularity, mobility
and your overall health
will work long-term, as opposed to g while destroying
your joints and making you feel like shit in the process. In fact, we both went
through this entire program 4X before we perfected it and created the finished
product you are about to embark on. Each and every time we went through the
program, we actually felt betterand we know you will too!

Joe DeFranco
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Mike Guadango

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

--based training

we are not training at or above 90% of our 1RM until Week 9
on this program. This drastically reduces the stress on your joints, as well as

ourselves and with our clients for quite some time and w
optimal rep ranges, percentages and volume to increase strength while training
sub-maximally. In fact, our joints started feeling better as our strength
improved on this program!

NOTE: We used as a guideline while developing this program.

was developed from extensive research done with Russian
Olympic weightlifters. It depicts the optimal number of reps that should be
performed with certain percentages of your 1RM in order to increase strength.
The researchers developed the following numbers:

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the B2L program

[IMPORTANT: MUST READ!!!]

You must know your REAL maxes on the Barbell Bench Press, Squat & Deadlift
before you begin this program! MAKE SURE THESE ARE YOUR REAL MAXES
no help from your spotter, no guessing, no bullshit! Get your real max!

program! It is much better to be conservative with your max on this
program, compared to over-shooting and going too heavy.
*In other words, if you squatted 405 pounds in the gym, but the rep was a total

yourself a hernia we woul
figuring out your percentages on this program. And FYI, doing this does NOT
-- it makes you smart. As you will read in

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NOTE:
number, ALWAYS ROUND THE NUMBER DOWN!

For example: You will be performing Narrow Grip Barbell Bench Presses with
70% of your max Bench Press
press is 275 pounds. When you multiply 275 x 70% you get 192.5 (275 x .7 =
192.5). In a case like this, we recommend rounding that number down, so you
would be performing your work sets with 190lbs (as opposed to rounding up
and training with 195lbs).

(+) sign after the rep prescription of your main lift on upper
body days and occasionally on lower body days.
For example: Week 1 of the Narrow Grip Bench Press looks like this:
70% 4 x 4 (last set 4+)

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This means you will perform 4 sets of 4 reps with 70% of your max, but on the
+ day and
you can get more than 4 reps on the final set, Go For It! (If you can only get 4
Make sure you keep records of how many

tracking your progress on this program.

NOTE:
conservative with your max (as discussed in the previous section). We would
much rather

minimum of 4 reps. Capiche?!

Upper Body Core Lifts

Narrow Grip Bench Press and Floor Press as our

main upper body movements for two-thirds of this program. This is because
found both of these exercises have a great carryover to the regular
barbell bench press, while being extremely er-
incredible triceps strength as well.
Less shoulder pain + = happy meathead with a big bench -

Upper Body Day 3: Eccentrics, Isometrics & (Dynamic)

Concentric contractions

The main upper body lift(s) on Day 3 of this program will focus on a different
type of muscular contraction

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The first 3 weeks will focus on sub-maximal eccentric dumbell bench presses.
Slowing down the tempo of the eccentric (lowering) phase of the bench press
for a 6-second count will help to develop more control and stability through the
entire range of motion. Also, the elastic energy typically accumulated during a
more rapid downward stroke will be dissipated and more starting strength will
be developed out of the bottom of the bench. Finally, a more controlled
lowering of the dumbbells will create more muscular damage (due to increased
time under tension) and, in turn, build more muscle mass in the chest,
shoulders, and triceps. These sub-max eccentric benches will help build a great
foundation that will carry you through the rest of the program.

During Weeks 4-6, your main lift on Day 3 will be an iso-hold (pause) dumbbell
bench press. Isometrics offer a wide range of benefits including improvements
in yielding and reversal strength, injury prevention, motor unit recruitment,
and joint stability.

NOTE: Dumbbells are used for the main lift on the second upper body workout
each week because we do not believe in bench-pressing with a barbell twice a
week. That is, if you want to be built to last. Your shoulders will thank us 5-10
years from now -
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The main lift during the final mini-cycle of this program will be a plyo push-up
variation. Dynamic-effort training (such as plyo push-ups) improves your rate
of force development (RFD) and activates the high threshold motor units. We
chose to incorporate plyo push-ups (as opposed to dynamic-effort barbell

shoulder.

Cycling and focusing on these 3 different muscular contractions (eccentric,

isometric, concentric) has worked wonders for improving our strength and
muscularity, while experiencing much less joint pain and nagging injuries.
ircuits

accessory exercises on Upper Body workouts are

our
-- where insignificant resistance is used for an endless
number of reps.
We like to call these circuits circuits.
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build strength and muscle, while you simultaneously get
benefit. -state cardio, y
about to discover a much better way to get lean.)
e
away from one another. This allows you to handle heavier weights (with better
form), for a longer period of time. We hav
circuits to work wonders for improving body composition and work capacity.
They also enable you to have a great workout without spending all day in the
gym! They are one of the key components to the Built 2 Last program.

Retired NY Giants O-lineman Dave Diehl went from a playing weight of

315lbs to a lean & mean 278lbs while on the Built to Last program.
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Weight Selection

the proper weight for the exercises in the

strength capacity circuits. You want the weight for each exercise to be
You should never miss a rep or need help
with any exercise in the strength capacity circuits.
NOTE: If the reps are descending during each week of a mini-cycle, you should
be trying to go heavier each week. For example: Day 1 of Week 4 calls for you
to perform 10-12 reps in the Bent-over DB Row. The next week, 8-10 reps are
prescribed. Finally, Week 6 calls for 6-8 reps. In this case, you should be
attempting to go approximately 5-10 pounds heavier each week (without
sacrificing your form).

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Workout Tempo

One of the goals of the strength capacity circuits is to improve your work
capacity, so we want to train at a quick tempo. But, you
from exercise to exercise when performing the strength capacity circuits. You
will see notes in the workouts that tell you to take about 10-20sec. between
each exercise. This is enough time to walk over (if necessary) to the next
make sure to set up all 4-5
exercises of the circuit ahead of time!
gym looking for equipment and setting up as you go along. Set up all dumbbells,
benches, etc, in the same general area, so you can train at an intense pace and
focus on exercise technique (instead of looking for equipment). With that being
rings
and strength capacity circuits as convenient and realistic to perform as
possible.

need are barbells, dumbbells, your bodyweight and an occasional medicine ball

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Even with his busy travel schedule, Dave Diehl was able to stay on the
Built to Last program while having to train at different gyms all over the country.

Lower Body workouts

ll notice that there is only one Lower Body workout each week on this
-up

lift for a living, there are outside factors stressing the body
that limit recovery. (Work, stress, kids, relationships, etc.)

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We feel that performing two leg days with this type of program could be
counterproductive for a lot of people.

the first few weeks the

(barbell deadlift and barbell squat) is being performed in a supplemental
fashion. This is because the main emphasis is being placed on the eccentric and
isometric contraction of the unilateral movement to assure that it is being
properly trained and developed before it undergoes maximal loading. The
purpose of performing the bilateral movement (barbell squat and barbell
deadlift) in a supplemental fashion is to expose the body to the movement early,
yet sub-maximally, so there is enough time for the body to adapt. With greater
time for adaptation comes a decrease in muscle soreness, reduction in stiff
joints and a much
program progresses, the bilateral movement is performed first to allow for
proper concentration of the stress.

The BFarmers Walk

on Lower Body days during Weeks 4 thru 6. They are great for getting lean & muscular.
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Deload week

Contrary to most eload week in this 10-week

cycle. This is because the loading intensity remains relatively low throughout
the developmental period of this program. The body should have little issue
recovering. The deload workouts are performed during Week 7 and are
composed primarily of bodyweight and light band movements. This is for
preventative measure. The final three weeks of this program are the most CNS
intensive weeks and we want to make sure the body can handle the extreme
loading that occurs during this time; not just from a CNS standpoint, but for
comfort reasons as well. The purpose of this program is to feel good while you
train. Our goal is NOT for you to feel like shit while on the Built 2 Last program.

Joe D. performs light band curls during his deload week

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Warm-up notes

It is critical that you warm up properly before every training session! Warming

lasting gains. Remember that this program is about being built to last
and
missing 2 months
We have provided two of our most practical (yet extremely effective) warm-ups
for both upper and lower body workouts. DO NOT SKIP THESE WARM-UPS!
They must be done before every single Built 2 Last workout in this book!
[Make sure to click on the hyperlinks and watch the videos of each warm-up
ly.]

Once you complete your warm--3 warm-up sets of

For example: Day 1 of Week 1 has you supersetting Narrow Grip Barbell Bench
Presses with Iso-hold Y-W-
max on the barbell and jump right into it. In this case, we recommend
performing 3 warm-up sets of the Narrow Grip Barbell Bench Press before you

One example would be to perform 8 reps @ 35%, 6 reps @ 50%, then 4 reps at

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Weekly schedule

The Built 2 Last program is best performed on non-consecutive days. For

example: Monday, Wednesday, Friday OR Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

body workout and lower body workout on back-to-back days. Just make sure to
get at least 48 hours between the two upper body workouts.

Built to Last co-creator Mike Guadango dropped 4% bodyfat while gaining 10 pounds on the
Built to Last program. His close grip bench press went from 275 x 6 reps to 275 x 14 reps!
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FINAL NOTES

-

The Built 2 Last program is a strength program. It will definitely improve your
overall fitness levels as well, but we would categorize this program as the

quotes because you will quickly
realize that three days a week is PLENTY on this program. Trust us.)

At 39-years-old, Built to Last co-

been in his entire life. He dropped 10 pounds of bodyfat while gaining
strength. His max bench press went from 315 x 4 to 365 x 5!
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The beauty of this 3-day split is that it gives you 4 other days of freedom to do
what YOU like!
please everyone; so we decided to develop the hard part, so you can go out and
have fun doing what you
going to be different for everyone.

sled-dragging workout during the

weekend while he was on this program. He would also perform incline
treadmill walking with a weight vest
week.

We had some former athletes that liked to run hill sprints, push the
prowler and/or incorporate some battle rope workouts once or twice a
week while on this program.
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A few parents told us that they went for a bike ride and/or played
basketball with their kids on their off days.

A bunch of people preferred to do some low intensity cardio in between

the high intensity Built 2 Last workouts.

And some guys did absolutely nothing on their off days.

As you can see, there are endless possibilities. Make this program your
program.

TIME TO TRAIN!!!

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THE WARM-UPS

B2L Upper Body Warm-up -

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
The B2L Upper Body Foam Roll series

Prone Shoulder Rotations w/ band: 1 x 10
- 1 x 10
Kneeling Thoracic Extension + Rotation (hips on heels): 1 x 10 each side
Static Lat Stretch: 1 x 20-30sec each side
Pre-Bench Dumbell Shoulder Circuit: 2 sets
a. Seated Lateral Raises (3sec pause at top, 3sec eccentric) x 6
b. Seated Cuban Press x 8
c. Standing Single Arm DB Shrugs (off arm behind back) x 10 - 20

B2L Lower Body Warm-up

mobility series
1.

2.
Weighted Calf/Achilles stretch: 30sec w/ leg straight, 15sec w/ knee bent
(Hold 25lb 45lb dumbell or weight plate)
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Week 1

Day 1: Upper Body Workout

*Before starting your workout, perform the B2L Upper Body Warm-up!

1A.
Narrow Grip Barbell Bench Press:

*70% 4 x 4 (last set 4+)

1B.

2.
Iso-hold Y-W-T: 4 x 10sec hold each position

-REST 10-20sec. b/t exercises and 2min b/t supersets
Strength Capacity Circuit: 3 rounds
a. Off-set Med Ball Push-ups w/ Shoulder Touch x 5-10 each arm

b. Seated Cable Rows x 12-15
c. L-Lateral Raise w/ Long Lever Eccentric x 10-12
d. McGill Sit-Ups x 8-
-REST 10-20sec. b/t exercises and 30-60sec. b/t each round

*NOTE: All percentages on Upper Body days are based off of your Barbell
Bench Press (regular grip) max.

Example: If your Barbell Bench Press max is 300lbs, you will be using 210lbs today for your
Narrow Grip Barbell Bench Press work sets. (300 x .7 = 210)

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Day 2: Lower Body Workout

Before starting your workout, perform the B2L Lower Body Warm-up!

1.
Pre-Squat Activation circuit: 2 rounds
a. Toe Risers (dorsi flexion) x 15
b. x 15 each leg
c. Straight Leg Heel Raise (shift hips back) x 8-10 each leg
d. Side Planks x 10-15sec. each side

- REST 10-20sec. b/t exercises and 30-60sec. b/t each round

2.

Eccentric Rear Foot Elevated Barbell Split Squat 6sec lowering:

*30% 3 x 5 each leg

3.
Trap Bar or Straight Bar Deadlift: 55% 2 x 8

4A.
Single Leg Hip Thrusts, back on bench: 2 x 8-10 each leg
4B.
Bodyweight Calf Raises on floor: 2 x 10 15
4C.
Stability Ball Crunches: 2 x 10-15
- REST 10-20sec. b/t exercises and 30-60sec. b/t each tri-set

*Use 30% of your max barbell squat

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Before starting your workout, perform the B2L Upper Body Warm-up!

1A. *Eccentric Incline DB Bench Press 6sec. lowering: 20% 3 x 8

1B. Bilateral Lat Pulldown w/ Unilateral Eccentric (6sec.): 3 x 5 each arm


2.

a. **Strict DB Flyes w/ internal rotation x 8-10

b. Mini-band Pull-aparts (underhand) x 12-15
c. Concentration Curls x 8-10 each arm
d. Dead-stop Dumbell Tricep Extensions x 8-10
e. Pike Planks x 12-15

*NOTE #1:
percentage of your 1RM in the Barbell Bench Press.
Example: If your max Barbell Bench is 300lbs, you will multiply 300 x 20%. (300 x .2 = 60)
That gives you 60. This means you will use 60lb dumbbells for this exercise.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PERCENTAGES LISTED FOR DUMBELL BENCH PRESS
VARIATIONS DURING WEEKS 1 6 ON THIS PROGRAM ARE JUST GUIDELINES. YOU CAN
ADJUST THE WEIGHT ACCORDINGLY (IF NEEDED) IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE
PRESCRIBED # OF REPS.
In other words, if the wei- go heavier. If the weight
is too heavy to complete the prescribed reps - go lighter.

**NOTE #2: STRICT DB FLYES Each dumbbell should represent approximately 10% of your
max barbell bench press weight when performing this strict variation of the fly.
Example: If your max bench is 300 pounds, you will perform these strict flyes with 30lb
dumbells (or less).
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Week 2



1A.
Narrow Grip Barbell Bench Press: 75% 4 x 3 (last set 3+)

1B.

2. Strength Capacity Circuit: 4 rounds



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1.
a. Toe Risers (dorsi flexion) x 15
b. x 15 each leg


2.


32.5% 3 x 4 each leg

3.

4A.
Single Leg Hip Thrusts, back on bench: 3 x 8-10 each leg
4B.
Bodyweight Calf Raises on floor: 3 x 10 15
4C.
Stability Ball Crunches: 3 x 10 - 15
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1A. Eccentric Incline DB Bench Press 6sec. lowering: 22.5% 3 x 7




a. Strict DB Flyes w/ internal rotation x 6-8

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Week 3



1A.
Narrow Grip Barbell Bench Press: 80% 4 x 2 (last set 2+)

1B.




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1.
a.
Toe Risers (dorsi flexion) x 15
b.
x 15 each leg
c.
Straight Leg Heel Raise (shift hips back) x 8-10 each leg
d.
Side Planks x 10-15sec. each side


2.


35% 3 x 3 each leg

3.

4A. Single Leg Hip Thrusts, back on bench: 3 x 8-10 each leg (add resistance if
you can)

4B. Bodyweight Calf Raises on floor: 3 x 15-20

4C. Stability Ball Crunches: 3 x 10 - 15


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1A. Eccentric Incline DB Bench Press 6sec. lowering: 25% 3 x 6




a. Strict DB Flyes w/ internal rotation x 6-8

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Week 4



1A.
Barbell Floor Press: 77.5% 4 x 4 (last set 4+)

1B.
Iso-hold Rear Delt Bench Flyes: 4 x 5 (hold each rep at top for 5sec)

2.
a. Med -ups x 6-12

b. Bent-over Dumbell Row x 10-12 each arm
c. Dead Stop Lateral Raises x 10-12
d. Straight leg hip-ups on bench x 10-12

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1.
a.
Toe Risers (dorsi flexion) x 15-20
b.
x 15-20 each leg

2.
Iso-Hold Rear Foot Elevated Barbell Split Squat 3sec pause:


3.
Barbell Box Squat or Barbell Squat: 65% 3 x 5

4A.
Dumbell : 3 x 8 - 10
4B.
Weighted Calf Raises: 3 x 10 15
4C.

Hollow Body Rocks: 3 x 20 30sec.

-REST 10-20sec. b/t exercises and 30-60sec. b/t each tri-set

5. Forward/Backward Farmers Walks: 2 x 3-4 *reps
*1 rep = Walk forward (5-10yds), stop for 2sec, Walk backward (5-
10yds), stop for 2sec.

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1A.
Iso-hold Incline Dumbell Bench Press - 3sec pause: 22.5% 3 x 7
1B.
*Iso-hold Incline Dumbell Rows - 3sec pause: 3 x 7


a. Standing J-Pulldowns w/ Rope x 10-12

b. Cable Face Pulls w/ Rope x 10-12
c. Cable Tricep Pushdowns w/ Rope x 10-12
d. Zottman Curls x 10-12
e. RKC Planks x 5

*NOTE: When performing Iso-hold Incline Dumbell Rows we suggest using approximately
60-70% Iso-hold Incline Dumbell Bench Presses.
Example: -hold Dumbell Bench Presses with 100lb dumbells,
you would perform your Iso-hold Rows with 60-70lb dumbbells. (Using a lighter weight when
performing the Rows enables you to perform the exercise with better technique and recruit the
desired musculature.)
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Week 5



1A.

1B.

2.

a. Med -ups x 6-12

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1.
a.
b.
x 15-20 each leg
c.
d.


2. Iso-Hold Rear Foot Elevated Barbell Split Squat 3sec pause:

35% 3 x 4 each leg

3.
Barbell Box Squat or Barbell Squat: 70% 3 x 4

4A.
3 x 8 10
4B.
4C.



5.
Forward/Backward Farmers Walks: 3 x 2-4 *reps

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1A.
Iso-hold Incline Dumbell Bench Press - 3sec pause: 25% 3 x 6

1B.
Iso-hold Incline Dumbell Rows - 3sec pause 3 x 6

e. RKC Planks x 5
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Week 6



1A.

1B.

2.
a. -ups x 6-12

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1.
a.
b.
x 15-20 each leg
c.
d.


2.

Iso-Hold Rear Foot Elevated Barbell Split Squat 3sec pause:


3. Barbell Box Squat or Barbell Squat: 75% 3 x 3 (last set 3+)

4A.
Dumbell (band optional): 3 x 8 10
4B.
4C.



5.
Forward/Backward Farmers Walks: 3 x 2-4 *reps

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1A.
Iso-hold Incline Dumbell Bench Press - 3sec pause: 27.5% 3 x 5

1B.
Iso-hold Incline Dumbell Rows - 3sec pause: 3 x 5

e. RKC Planks x 5

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Week 7 - Deload

Day 1 Full Body (Upper focus)


1.
Upper Body Circuit: Go thru 4X

a. Push-ups x 10-25

b. Band Pull-aparts (overhand) x 10-25

c. Band Curls x 10-25
-Rest 10sec. b/t exercises and 30-60sec. b/t rounds

2.
B2L Dumbell Complex: Go thru 2-3X

a. Renegade Rows x 5 each arm

b. Mountain Climbers x 6 each leg

c. Burpees x 7

d. Curl to Press x 8
-Rest 1-3 minutes b/t rounds

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Day 2 Full Body (Lower focus)


1.
Lower Body Circuit: Go thru 4X

a. Lateral X-Band Walks x 12 steps each side

b. Goblet Squats x 8

c. Band Pull-aparts (underhand) x 12

d.
x 8 each leg
-Rest 10-20sec. b/t exercises and 30-60sec. b/t rounds

2.
B2L Bodyweight Complex: Go thru 2-3X

a. Plank to Push-up x 4 each side

b. Burpees w/ jump x 6

c. Mountain Climbers x 8 each leg

d. x 10
-Rest 1-3 minutes b/t rounds
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Week 8



1. Barbell Bench Press: 85% 4 x 2 (last set 2+)

2. 4 x 8-12

3. 3-6-12 Biceps Tri-set from Hell: 2-3 sets

a. Eccentric Close Grip Underhand Chins x 3 reps (6-10sec
lowering)
b. Incline 1 Rep Dumbell Curls x 6 reps
c. Standing Hammer Curls or Band Curls x 12 reps

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1.
Pre-Squat Activation series: Go thru 2X

a. Toe Risers (dorsi flexion) x 15-20
b. x 15-20 each leg

2.
Barbell Box Squat or Barbell Squat: 85% 4 x 3 (last set 3+)
3.
(1 reps): 2 x 8-10 each leg
4A. Eccentric Hamstring Curls w/ furniture sliders 6sec lowering:

2 x 4-6

4B. Anti-Rotation Alphabet w/ band: 2 x each side

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1.
a. *Plyo Push-ups x 4
b. Iso-dynamic Lateral Raises x 6 each arm
c. **Inverted Bodyweight Rows or Pull-ups (added weight is
optional) x 8
d. Sprinter Sit-ups x 10 (5 each side)
-REST 10sec. between exercises and 30-60sec. between each round.

*Plyo Push-up options (choose one): Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

**Inverted Bodyweight Row options (choose one): Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

2.
*Rest-Pause Flat Dumbell Bench: 1x8 (warm-up), 1 x Rest-Pause
*NOTE: Rest-Pause Dumbell Bench = Choose a weight that represents your 15 rep max (or
close to it). Perform about 12-13 reps with that weight. (Make sure to leave 1-2 reps in the
tank.) Rest for 15-20 seconds and then perform another 5-7 reps with that weight. Rest
another 15-20 seconds and then perform as many reps as you can with that same weight.
That completes your Rest-Pause set.

3.
Mini Band Pull-aparts (overhand): *70 total reps

*You can perform the reps however you would like.
Example: 7 sets x 10 reps or 5 sets x 14 reps, etc.
Use the rep range that enables you to complete the highest quality reps.
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Week 9



1.
Barbell Bench Press: 90% 3 x 1 (last set 1+)

2.
4 x 8-12

3.
3-6-12 Biceps Tri-set from Hell: 3 sets

lowering)
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1.

b. x 15-20 each leg
2.
Barbell Box Squat or Barbell Squat: 90% 3 x 1 (last set = 1+)
3.
(1 reps): 2 x 8-12 each leg

2 x 5-6


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optional) x 8
-REST 10sec. between exercises and 30-45sec. between each round.


2.
Rest-Pause Flat Dumbell Bench: 1x8 (warm-up), 1 x Rest-Pause

3.
Mini Band Pull-aparts (overhand): 85 total reps
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WEEK 10 Test Week



1.
Barbell Bench Press: work up to 1RM!

Warm-up sets: 40% x 6, 50% x 4, 65% x 2, 70% x 2

Work sets: 80% x 1, 87.5% x 1, 92.5% x 1, 97.5% x 1, *NEW MAX!
*We suggest -10 pounds) to start.
If you crush that weight (which we know you will), you can then
attempt another set with a heavier weight.

2.

4 x 8-12

3.
3-6-12 Biceps Tri-set from Hell: 2-3 sets

lowering)

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1.

b. x 15-20 each leg
2.
Barbell Box Squat or Barbell Squat: Work up to 1RM!
Warm-up sets: 40% x 6, 50% x 4, 65% x 2, 70% x 2

Work sets: 80% x 1, 87.5% x 1, 92.5% x 1, 97.5% x 1, *NEW MAX!
*We suggest go10-20 pounds) to start.
If you crush that weight (which we know you will), you can then
attempt another set with a heavier weight.

2 x 4-6


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optional) x 8
-REST 10sec. between exercises and 30sec. between each round.



2.
Rest-Pause Flat Dumbell Bench: 1x8 (warm-up), 1 x Rest-Pause

3.
Mini Band Pull-aparts (overhand): 100 total reps

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CONGRATS, You made it!!!

You survived a tough 10 weeks and you should be proud!

But now what?

We suggest taking a few days (or a week) off and then get right back

performed over and over again. In fact, we performed FOUR
consecutive 10-week cycles of this program while we were putting
this ebook together!

After each cycle we would relax for a week or so and then start all
over again. (Just make sure to use your new maxes when calculating
the percentages for your next Built 2 Last cycle.)

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Joe DeFranco & Mike Guadango

Background & Goals

This program is the culmination of years of research, experimentation, and

NOTE: We used  as a guideline while developing this program.

 the B2L program

Upper Body Core Lifts

Narrow Grip Bench Press and Floor Press as our

Upper Body Day 3: Eccentrics, Isometrics & (Dynamic)

Cycling and focusing on these 3 different muscular contractions (eccentric,

 accessory exercises on Upper Body workouts are

Retired NY Giants O-lineman Dave Diehl went from a playing weight of

the proper weight for the exercises in the

 the first few weeks the

The BFarmers Walk

Contrary to most eload week in this 10-week

Joe D. performs light band curls during his deload week

Once you complete your warm--3 warm-up sets of

The Built 2 Last program is best performed on non-consecutive days. For

At 39-years-old, Built to Last co- 

 sled-dragging workout during the

A bunch of people preferred to do some low intensity cardio in between

And some guys did absolutely nothing on their off days.

The B2L Upper Body Foam Roll series

B2L Lower Body Warm-up

Weighted Calf/Achilles stretch: 30sec w/ leg straight, 15sec w/ knee bent

(Hold 25lb 45lb dumbell or weight plate)

Iso-hold Y-W-T: 4 x 10sec hold each position

a. Off-set Med Ball Push-ups w/ Shoulder Touch x 5-10 each arm

Day 2: Lower Body Workout

Eccentric Rear Foot Elevated Barbell Split Squat 6sec lowering:

Trap Bar or Straight Bar Deadlift: 55% 2 x 8

Single Leg Hip Thrusts, back on bench: 2 x 8-10 each leg

Bodyweight Calf Raises on floor: 2 x 10 15

Day 3: Upper Body Workout

1B. Bilateral Lat Pulldown w/ Unilateral Eccentric (6sec.): 3 x 5 each arm

a. **Strict DB Flyes w/ internal rotation x 8-10

a. Off-set Med Ball Push-ups w/ Shoulder Touch x 5-12 each arm

Day 2: Lower Body Workout

Eccentric Rear Foot Elevated Barbell Split Squat 6sec lowering:

Trap Bar or Straight Bar Deadlift: 55% 2 x 10

Single Leg Hip Thrusts, back on bench: 3 x 8-10 each leg

Bodyweight Calf Raises on floor: 3 x 10 15

1B. Bilateral Lat Pulldown w/ Unilateral Eccentric (6sec.): 3 x 4 each arm

a. Strict DB Flyes w/ internal rotation x 6-8

a. Off-set Med Ball Push-ups w/ Shoulder Touch x 6-12 each arm

Day 2: Lower Body Workout

Eccentric Rear Foot Elevated Barbell Split Squat 6sec lowering:

Trap Bar or Straight Bar Deadlift: 55% 2 x 12

4B. Bodyweight Calf Raises on floor: 3 x 15-20

4C. Stability Ball Crunches: 3 x 10 - 15

Day 3: Upper Body Workout

1B. Bilateral Lat Pulldown w/ Unilateral Eccentric (6sec.): 3 x 4 each arm

a. Strict DB Flyes w/ internal rotation x 6-8

Strength Capacity Circuit: 4 rounds

a. Med -ups x 6-12

Day 2: Lower Body Workout

Iso-Hold Rear Foot Elevated Barbell Split Squat 3sec pause:

Barbell Box Squat or Barbell Squat: 65% 3 x 5

Weighted Calf Raises: 3 x 10 15

Hollow Body Rocks: 3 x 20 30sec.

Day 3: Upper Body Workout

Iso-hold Incline Dumbell Bench Press - 3sec pause: 22.5% 3 x 7

NOTE: We used as a guideline while developing this program.

the B2L program

Upper Body Core Lifts

Narrow Grip Bench Press and Floor Press as our

accessory exercises on Upper Body workouts are

the first few weeks the

At 39-years-old, Built to Last co-

sled-dragging workout during the

a. Med -ups x 6-12

Dumbell (band optional): 3 x 8 10

(1 reps): 2 x 8-10 each leg

(1 reps): 2 x 8-12 each leg