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Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Chest & Back
There are a lot of videos in this one... so I've put a hyperlink in the text of the exercise, and then listed the videos at the end you might be more likely to need a refresher on. This might seem like a lot to begin with, but watch it once and you'll have it mastered by your second time through.
As with the previous workouts, these should be done as supersets (one set from the first, no rest; one set from the second, no rest; one set from the third, no rest; then start second set of the first)
The first 2 groups have three exercises, the last 2 groups only have two.
Narrow Grip Bicep Pullups 3 sets x 10 reps {If you can't do 10 -do the walk of version of this} -or use the bands/pull up assist to complete 10
Wide Grip Overhand Pullups 3 sets x 10 reps {same as above}
T Bar Rows 3 sets of 10 reps {can be performed with no weight -just the 45llb bar}
Bent Over Dumbell(DB) Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
One Arm DB Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
Ball Back Extensions 3 sets of 15 reps
*Do this on an AB ball instead of the bench, wedge your feet into the weight rack for leverage with your legs straight [body weight only... for now]
*for above, start with both arms at top, bring one arm down and return to start. Alternate sides. Do not perform identical to this video.
Plate Pull overs -you can use a plate for this [45llbs for most]
Flat DB Flys 3 sets x 15 reps
Flat DB Chest Press 3 sets x 15 reps
Banana Rock Abs -3 sets of 30
Bicycle Abs -3 sets of 30
Workout Reference Videos:
T-Bar:
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Sun Jan 27 -Arms
Warm up, Pre-hab, Movement Prep are still a must.
When you're ready for action follow what is listed below, completing the cardio at the end. No dilly dallying between sets! You can rest on the next exercise -these are meant to be supersets. There will be lots of time for the cardio at the end.
Part 1:
Close Grip Bench Press -3 sets x 10 reps-see pic above
Skull Crushers, 1 Dumbell per arm, -3 sets x 15 reps -{move elbow towards head for increased difficulty}
Bench Dips -3 sets x 10 reps
Part 2:
Barbell Curls -3 sets x 10 reps
Alternating Hammer Curls -3 sets x 10 reps
Concentration Curls -2 sets x 6 reps [max weight you can do for 6 reps]
ABS:Banana Rock Abs -3 sets of 30Bicycle Abs -3 sets of 30You'll have to stagger yourselves for the cardio if everyone wants a treadmill....
Be creative and consider adapting this to the bike or running the hose tower as well.Intervals:5 Repetitions -60 sec recovery
(this can be a walk if needed)2 min of sustained 8/10 exertion -target something close to your top speed, but not a sprint, and you must maintain it for 2 min.
Add 5 minutes of slow steady warm up, and a good 5 min of cool down - you'll be bagged if you push yourself on this and don't coast.
Hydrate well and recovery will be quick.I don't think you'll need help adapting this to the bike or rower.If you want to use the stairs, try this variation.
Run the stairs, quickly, but make yourself touch every stair on the way up and down. Time yourself- at the top, for the same amount of time do Split Lunge Jumps. Walk back down the stairs for your recovery. Depending on the hall, your work:rest ratio may be off, but ideally, try for a 2:1 work:rest ratio.Good Luck!
Close Grip Bench Press -3 sets x 10 reps-see pic above
Skull Crushers, 1 Dumbell per arm, -3 sets x 15 reps -{move elbow towards head for increased difficulty}
Bench Dips -3 sets x 10 reps
Part 2:
Barbell Curls -3 sets x 10 reps
Alternating Hammer Curls -3 sets x 10 reps
Concentration Curls -2 sets x 6 reps [max weight you can do for 6 reps]
ABS:Banana Rock Abs -3 sets of 30Bicycle Abs -3 sets of 30You'll have to stagger yourselves for the cardio if everyone wants a treadmill....
Be creative and consider adapting this to the bike or running the hose tower as well.Intervals:5 Repetitions -60 sec recovery
(this can be a walk if needed)2 min of sustained 8/10 exertion -target something close to your top speed, but not a sprint, and you must maintain it for 2 min.
Add 5 minutes of slow steady warm up, and a good 5 min of cool down - you'll be bagged if you push yourself on this and don't coast.
Hydrate well and recovery will be quick.I don't think you'll need help adapting this to the bike or rower.If you want to use the stairs, try this variation.
Run the stairs, quickly, but make yourself touch every stair on the way up and down. Time yourself- at the top, for the same amount of time do Split Lunge Jumps. Walk back down the stairs for your recovery. Depending on the hall, your work:rest ratio may be off, but ideally, try for a 2:1 work:rest ratio.Good Luck!
This guy actually starts working out at 0:33seconds
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Legs
Activites listed {in brackets} are an alternative to decrease difficulty. The primary activity posted is usually at an advanced level - please select an appropriate level for yourself using {alternatives}. Recommended weight is in square brackets [25llbs] -please also adjust this to your ability.
Complete each pair of exercises before moving to the next:
- Deadlift -3 sets x 10 reps [weight will vary greatly by ability] {Superman's}
- Squats -3 sets x 10 reps [weight will vary greatly by ability] {Double leg Squats with TRX}
- Alternating Forward Lunges -2 sets x 20 reps [25llbs] {decrease or perform with no weight}
- Alternating Rear Lunges -2 sets x 20 reps
- Pop Squats -2 sets x 10 reps [1-4kg medicine ball] {perform with no weight}
- Wall Balls -2 sets x 15 reps [10+kg med ball] {decrease to 5-8kg med ball}
- Hamstring Curls on TRX -3 sets x 15 reps {hamstring curls on ab ball -use both legs together}
- Step ups -3 sets x 10 reps per side [30lbs] {perform step ups with no weight}
ABS: peform once all other exercises are complete
-Complete each exercise once, then return to beginning.
-Total of 3 sets.
- Hanging Abs -15 reps per set {Sit ups on Bosu} -25 reps per set
- V-sit snap ups -10 reps per set {Front Bridge} -30 secs per set
- Dead bug OR Bicycle ABs if ball is in use -45secs per set {Side Bridge} -30 secs per side per set
- (AB video links are below)
Cardio:
Cycling or rowing if you're doing this right after the weights. The weights may use most of your time and you'd be better off to return in the evening or tomorrow morning to fit in the cardio.Here is an interval workout for the treadmill.
Intervals are in sequence of
Recovery : Work at 7/10 : Work at 9/10
60 sec : 30 sec : 30 sec
So you are walking/joggin x 60 sec
Running at a 7/10 for 30 sec
Running at a 9/10 for 30 sec.
Repeat 7 times.
Cool down...
Lots of Hamstring, glute and quad stretching.
(if you're not an inflexible muscle head, you should be able to extend your back leg further than this guy!)
(this can be done faster, with more pace, and with a light -2-5llb weight in your hands for momentum)
(you don't have to watch much more than the first 10 secs... )
Friday, 18 January 2013
Day 3 -Chest & Back
There are a lot of videos in this one... so I've put a hyperlink in the text of the exercise, and then listed the videos at the end you might be more likely to need a refresher on. This might seem like a lot to begin with, but watch it once and you'll have it mastered by your second time through.
As with the previous workouts, these should be done as supersets (one set from the first, no rest; one set from the second, no rest; one set from the third, no rest; then start second set of the first)
The first 2 groups have three exercises, the last 2 groups only have two.
Wide Grip Overhand Pullups 3 sets x 10 reps {same as above}
T Bar Rows 3 sets of 10 reps {can be performed with no weight -just the 45llb bar}
Bent Over Dumbell(DB) Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
One Arm DB Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
Ball Back Extensions 3 sets of 15 reps
*Do this on an AB ball instead of the bench, wedge your feet into the weight rack for leverage with your legs straight [body weight only... for now]
*for above, start with both arms at top, bring one arm down and return to start. Alternate sides. Do not perform identical to this video.
Plate Pull overs -you can use a plate for this [45llbs for most]
Flat DB Flys 3 sets x 15 reps
Flat DB Chest Press 3 sets x 15 reps
Banana Rock Abs -3 sets of 30
Bicycle Abs -3 sets of 30
Workout Reference Videos:
T-Bar:
Sunday, 13 January 2013
Day 2 -Arms
Warm up, Pre-hab, Movement Prep are still a must.
When you're ready for action follow what is listed below, completing the cardio at the end. No dilly dallying between sets! You can rest on the next exercise -these are meant to be supersets. There will be lots of time for the cardio at the end.
Part 1:Close Grip Bench Press -3 sets x 10 reps-see pic aboveSkull Crushers, 1 Dumbell per arm, -3 sets x 15 reps -{move elbow towards head for increased difficulty}Bench Dips -3 sets x 10 reps
Part 2:Barbell Curls -3 sets x 10 repsAlternating Hammer Curls -3 sets x 10 repsConcentration Curls -2 sets x 6 reps [max weight you can do for 6 reps]ABS:Banana Rock Abs -3 sets of 30Bicycle Abs -3 sets of 30You'll have to stagger yourselves for the cardio if everyone wants a treadmill.... Be creative and consider adapting this to the bike or running the hose tower as well.Intervals:5 Repetitions -60 sec recovery (this can be a walk if needed)2 min of sustained 8/10 exertion -target something close to your top speed, but not a sprint, and you must maintain it for 2 min.Add 5 minutes of slow steady warm up, and a good 5 min of cool down - you'll be bagged if you push yourself on this and don't coast. Hydrate well and recovery will be quick.I don't think you'll need help adapting this to the bike or rower.If you want to use the stairs, try this variation.Run the stairs, quickly, but make yourself touch every stair on the way up and down. Time yourself- at the top, for the same amount of time do Split Lunge Jumps. Walk back down the stairs for your recovery. Depending on the hall, your work:rest ratio may be off, but ideally, try for a 2:1 work:rest ratio.Good Luck!
Part 2:Barbell Curls -3 sets x 10 repsAlternating Hammer Curls -3 sets x 10 repsConcentration Curls -2 sets x 6 reps [max weight you can do for 6 reps]ABS:Banana Rock Abs -3 sets of 30Bicycle Abs -3 sets of 30You'll have to stagger yourselves for the cardio if everyone wants a treadmill.... Be creative and consider adapting this to the bike or running the hose tower as well.Intervals:5 Repetitions -60 sec recovery (this can be a walk if needed)2 min of sustained 8/10 exertion -target something close to your top speed, but not a sprint, and you must maintain it for 2 min.Add 5 minutes of slow steady warm up, and a good 5 min of cool down - you'll be bagged if you push yourself on this and don't coast. Hydrate well and recovery will be quick.I don't think you'll need help adapting this to the bike or rower.If you want to use the stairs, try this variation.Run the stairs, quickly, but make yourself touch every stair on the way up and down. Time yourself- at the top, for the same amount of time do Split Lunge Jumps. Walk back down the stairs for your recovery. Depending on the hall, your work:rest ratio may be off, but ideally, try for a 2:1 work:rest ratio.Good Luck!
This guy actually starts working out at 0:33seconds
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Strength Training -Legs Day 1
Activites listed {in brackets} are an alternative to decrease difficulty. The primary activity posted is usually at an advanced level - please select an appropriate level for yourself using {alternatives}. Recommended weight is in square brackets [25llbs] -please also adjust this to your ability.
Complete each pair of exercises before moving to the next:
- Alternating Forward Lunges -2 sets x 20 reps [25llbs] {decrease or perform with no weight}
- Alternating Rear Lunges -2 sets x 20 reps
- Pop Squats -2 sets x 10 reps [1-4kg medicine ball] {perform with no weight}
- Wall Balls -2 sets x 15 reps [10+kg med ball] {decrease to 5-8kg med ball}
- Hamstring Curls on TRX -3 sets x 15 reps {hamstring curls on ab ball -use both legs together}
- Step ups -3 sets x 10 reps per side [30lbs] {perform step ups with no weight}
- Deadlift -3 sets x 10 reps [weight will vary greatly by ability] {Superman's}
- Squats -3 sets x 10 reps [weight will vary greatly by ability] {Double leg Squats with TRX}
ABS: peform once all other exercises are complete
-Complete each exercise once, then return to beginning.
-Total of 3 sets.
- Hanging Abs -15 reps per set {Sit ups on Bosu} -25 reps per set
- V-sit snap ups -10 reps per set {Front Bridge} -30 secs per set
- Dead bug OR Bicycle ABs if ball is in use -45secs per set {Side Bridge} -30 secs per side per set
- (AB video links are below)
Cardio:
Cycling or rowing if you're doing this right after the weights. The weights may use most of your time and you'd be better off to return in the evening or tomorrow morning to fit in the cardio.Here is an interval workout for the treadmill.
Intervals are in sequence of
Recovery : Work at 7/10 : Work at 9/10
60 sec : 30 sec : 30 sec
So you are walking/joggin x 60 sec
Running at a 7/10 for 30 sec
Running at a 9/10 for 30 sec.
Repeat 7 times.
Cool down...
Lots of Hamstring, glute and quad stretching.
(if you're not an inflexible muscle head, you should be able to extend your back leg further than this guy!)
(this can be done faster, with more pace, and with a light -2-5llb weight in your hands for momentum)
(you don't have to watch much more than the first 10 secs... )
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