You probably don’t need a reminder of Kai Greene’s bodybuilding accomplishments. The two-time Arnold Classic champ and 2012–13 Mr. Olympia runner-up currently resides in the upper echelon of physique athletes. What you may not be aware of is that he also ranks among the all-time strongest bodybuilders.
Witnessing Greene’s workouts can be confounding, because he can make light resistance do the work of heavy metal. But he can rule that heavy metal, too. I watched a chest workout in August 2010 in which a 294-pound Greene bench-pressed (with a suicide grip) 495 for 4 reps and then incline-pressed 405 for 6. He’s also hoisted jaw-dropping poundages on back and leg days. But, like Ronnie Coleman, he always lifts for reps and always to stimulate growth, not boost power.
KAI GREENE'S CHEST WORKOUT
1. Bench press: 5 sets of 10-6 reps (495*)
2. Incline bench press: 3 sets of 10-6 reps (405*)
3. Dips: 3 sets of 15-8 reps with bodyweight
4. Dumbbel flys: 3 sets of 20-12 reps with 40, 50, 65lbs
superset with ->
5. Cable crossovers: 3 sets of 20-10 reps 70-80lbs
*Apex set of pyramid
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