Introduction

In this article, we will discuss an intense chest and triceps workout called Antimatter, demonstrated by Dr. Mike and Jared Feather, featuring Kyle, a physique athlete. This workout focuses on stimulating faster twitch muscle fibers and pushing the body to its limits. The exercises include barbell bench press, incline dumbbell press, dumbbell skull crusher superset to dumbbell bench, and a mile rep drop set with push-ups.

Warm-Up and Preparations

Before diving into the workout, it’s essential to warm up properly:

• Perform between two and five warm-up sets before every exercise.
• Early in the session, use multiple warm-up sets, gradually increasing the weight and decreasing the repetitions.
• For subsequent exercises, perform one or two warm-up sets to get the feel of the movement.

Workout Details

The Antimatter workout includes the following exercises:

1. Barbell Bench Press

• Perform multiple sets of 5 to 10 reps.
• Focus on heavy work to stimulate faster twitch muscle fibers.
• Train to failure or near-failure during peak week.

2. Incline Dumbbell Press

• Aim for 10 to 20 reps per set.
• Choose a weight that allows you to perform 15 reps on the first set.
• Continue until reaching failure or near-failure in subsequent sets.

3. Dumbbell Skull Crusher superset to Flat Dumbbell Press

• Choose a comfortable grip for performing the skull crushers.
• Perform until reaching failure or near-failure.
• Immediately switch to the flat dumbbell press and continue to failure.

4. Mile Rep Drop Set with Push-Ups

• Perform four total sets with 5 to 10 seconds of rest between sets.
• Ensure proper form, including chest touching the ground and full elbow lockout.
• If unable to perform at least five regular push-ups, switch to knee push-ups for additional volume.

Conclusion

The Antimatter chest and triceps workout is an intense and challenging routine designed to push your body to its limits. By focusing on warming up properly, performing compound exercises, and training to failure, you can achieve significant muscle growth and strength gains. Remember to gradually work up to this workout and always prioritize safety and proper form. Give it a try and see the results for yourself!