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THE OPTIMIZED
HARDCORE
HALF-BODY
The Optimized Hardcore Half-Body Program isn’t just another
training split—it’s a battle-tested blueprint designed to maximize
growth and efficiency. Whether you’re an experienced lifter or just
stepping up your game, this program delivers elite-level
programming without the fluff.
We’re talking optimized training structure, exercise selection for joint
health, and progressive overload strategies that take the guesswork
out of your sessions. Get ready to train smarter, recover better, and
see real results.
What are you waiting for? Let’s get after it!
Joe Bennett
AKA “THE HYPERTROPHY COACH”
THE OPTIMIZED HARDCORE HALF-BODY
Upper A
Exercise Sets Reps Rest
A1 Incline Smith 2 5-8 90 secs
NOTES: All sets to (0 - 2 RIR)
B1 Wide-Grip Pull-ups 2 5-8 90 secs
NOTES: All sets to (0 - 2 RIR)
C1 Rack Military Press 2 5-8 90 secs
NOTES: All sets (0 - 2 RIR)
Chest Supported Machine
D1 Row (Upper back and lats)
2 5-8 90 secs
NOTES: All sets (0 - 2 RIR)
E1 Cable Rear Delts 3 8 - 15 90 secs
NOTES: All sets to failure (0 RIR)
F1 JM Smith Press (Banded) 3 6 - 12 90 secs
NOTES: All sets to failure (0 RIR)
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Lower B
Exercise Sets Reps Rest
A1 RDLs 2 5-8 90 secs
NOTES: All sets to (0 - 2 RIR)
B1 Seated Leg Curls 2 5-8 90 secs
NOTES: All sets to (0 - 2 RIR)
C1 Hack Squats 2 5-8 90 secs
NOTES: All sets (0 - 2 RIR)
D1 Barbell Thrust 3 8 - 15 90 secs
NOTES: All sets to failure (0 RIR)
E1 Hip-Loaded Calf Raise 3 5 - 15 90 secs
NOTES: All sets to failure (0 RIR)
F1 Ab Mat Crunches 3 5-8 90 secs
NOTES: All sets to failure (0 RIR)
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What’s inside the full program?
Complete 12-week training structure.
A/B split rotations for maximum results.
Exercise video tutorials and detailed coaching cues.
Seamless workout logging & progress tracking directly in the app.
Recovery and progression guidance tailored to your needs.
Join thousands of lifters following the 12-week Optimized Hardcore
Half-Body Program and start training with a proven plan, expert
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EXERCISE LIBRARY
HIGH INCLINE SMITH PRESS WIDE GRIP PULL UPS
CHEST SUPPORTED MACHINE ROW CABLE REAR DELTS
JM SMITH PRESS (BANDED) RDLs
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EXERCISE LIBRARY
SEATED LEG CURLS HACK SQUATS
BARBELL THRUST HIP-LOADED CALF RAISE
AB MAT CRUNCHES
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