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Training Individualization · Chest & Back · 2026
One method does not fit all.
NEUROTYPE
TRAINING
CARDS
5
Neurotypes
10
Protocols
1
System
@drdragutin 01 / 07
1A
Training Card · Chest & Back
TYPE 1A · WARRIOR
Dopamine
Max Intensity
Low Volume

"Maximum intensity. Minimum volume. Monotony is a virtue."

ExerciseSets × RepsLoad
Bench Press4 × 3-2-185–95% 1RM
Weighted Dips3 × 385–88% 1RM
Weighted Pull-ups4 × 3-2-185–95% 1RM
Barbell Row3 × 387% 1RM
Rest between sets4–5 minutes · Full neural recovery
@drdragutin02 / 07
1B
Training Card · Chest & Back
TYPE 1B · ATHLETE
Dopamine + ACh
Explosive
Antagonist Pairs

"If the bar slows down — the set is done."

ExerciseSets × RepsLoad
Bench Press4 × 4–576–80% · Max speed
Explosive Push-up3 × 5BW · Max intent
Pull-up4 × 4–5BW+ · Explosive
DB Row3 × 675% · Fast concentric
MethodAntagonist pairs · Full recovery between
@drdragutin03 / 07
2A
Training Card · Chest & Back
TYPE 2A · PASSIONATE
Adrenaline
Variety
Rotate Every 3–4 Weeks

"Any method works short-term. Change is the stimulus."

ExerciseSets × RepsLoad
Bench Press4 × 6–874–78% 1RM
Incline DB Press3 × 1068% 1RM
Lat Pulldown4 × 874% 1RM
Seated Cable Row3 × 1070% 1RM
Rest90 sec – 2 min · Rotate method every 3–4 weeks
@drdragutin04 / 07
2B
Training Card · Chest & Back
TYPE 2B · ARTIST
Glutamate / Serotonin
High Volume
Time Under Tension

"The pump is not a side effect — it is the goal."

ExerciseSets × RepsLoad / Tempo
Bench Press4 × 10–1264% · Tempo 3010
Cable Fly3 × 1558% · Slow squeeze
Lat Pulldown4 × 10–1265% · Tempo 3010
DB Row3 × 1265% · Tempo 2011
Rest60–90 sec · Keep lactic environment active
@drdragutin05 / 07
3
Training Card · Chest & Back
TYPE 3 · THINKER
GABA
Structured
Linear Periodization

"Same exercises. Gradual overload. No surprises."

ExerciseSets × RepsLoad / Tempo
Bench Press4 × 870% · Tempo 2-0-2
Incline DB Press3 × 867% · Steady
Lat Pulldown4 × 870% · Tempo 2-0-2
Cable Row3 × 870% · Full ROM
Progression+2.5% every 2 weeks · Same exercises 8–12 weeks
@drdragutin06 / 07
Next Step

TRAIN YOUR
TYPE.
WIN.

Stop training like everyone else. Your neurotransmitter profile determines the exact method, volume and intensity your body responds to.
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