Notes for CIRCUIT A
In this block, you will perform a circuit of 4 exercises for 2 rounds. You will rest for 60 seconds after each exercise.
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CIRCUIT A -- 2 rds |
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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01:00
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CIRCUIT A -- 2 rds |
LTL - Seated Leg Extension
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Bring the feet under the lower pad on the leg extension machine. Pull down on the handles to "root" yourself into the seat. Bring the top bar down until it is firmly on the legs. Extend the legs up squeezing the quads at the end range and lower back down with control. Repeat for desired reps.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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CIRCUIT A -- 2 rds |
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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Keep your hips in contact with the pad to avoid arching through your low back. Point your toes towards your knees (dorsiflexion) and focus on driving your heels to your butt for a better contraction.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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CIRCUIT A -- 2 rds |
LTL - Single Leg Hip Extension, Feet Elevated
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For this exercise, you will perform 15 reps on each side for a total of 30 reps. Rest after completing both sides.
Begin lying on your back with your foot on a bench/step, tuck one knee in towards the body so that it isn't working. Lift the hips up and press down on the heel of the foot that is elevated for a single leg bridge.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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CIRCUIT A -- 2 rds |
LTL - Side Lying Banded Abduction
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For this exercise, you will perform 15 reps on each side for a total of 30 reps. Rest after completing both sides.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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Notes for CIRCUIT B
In this block, you will perform a circuit of 4 exercises for 2 rounds. You will rest for 60 seconds after each exercise.
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CIRCUIT B -- 2 rds |
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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CIRCUIT B -- 2 rds |
LTL - Side Lying Adductions
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For this exercise, you will perform 15 reps on each side for a total of 30 reps. Rest after completing both sides.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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CIRCUIT B -- 2 rds |
LTL - Standing Calf Raise
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Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 00:00:30, 01:00 rest
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01:00
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CIRCUIT B -- 2 rds |
High Plank: Set up with your wrists under the shoulders and feet between hip width and shoulder width (whatever is most comfortable). Increase stability by imagining that you are squeezing an orange in your arm pits and squeeze your glutes by pulling your ribs and hips closer together. Hold for desired amount of time.
Forearm Plank: Same as above but on your forearms instead of your hands.
Tempo: NONE
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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01:00
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CIRCUIT B -- 2 rds |
For this exercise, you will perform 15 reps on each side for a total of 30 reps. Make sure to alternate sides after each rep.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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Notes for CIRCUIT C
In this block, you will perform a circuit of 4 exercises for 2 rounds. You will rest for 60 seconds after each exercise.
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CIRCUIT C -- 2 rds |
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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CIRCUIT C -- 2 rds |
LTL - Machine Reverse Fly
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Perform the reverse chest fly sitting towards the machine and arms at shoulder height. Pull the arms back to your end range and lower back forward with control. Repeat for desired reps.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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01:00
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CIRCUIT C -- 2 rds |
Perform a chest fly with the a slight bend in the elbow as you bring the arms forward to your end range and lower back down with control. You want the seat on the machine to be high enough so that when you pull the arms, they are aligned with the chest.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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01:00
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CIRCUIT C -- 2 rds |
LTL - High Cable Straight Arm Pulldown
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Attach a straight bar to the cable column at the highest position. Hinge at the hip slightly and pull the bar down towards your body while keeping the arms straight. Let the bar rise back up with control. Repeat for desired reps.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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CIRCUIT C -- 2 rds |
LTL - Dumbbell Standing Front Raise
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Start by grabbing two dumbbells of the same weight. Stand with the feet hip distance apart and brace the core. Raise the dumbbells straight out in front of you while keeping the arms straight. Your palms should be facing down as this exercise uses pronated grip. Once you reach shoulder height or about 90 degrees, slowly lower down to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed number of reps.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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Notes for SUPERSET
In this block, you will perform a superset of Dumbbell Seated Hammer Curls and Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extensions for 2 sets.
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SUPERSET -- 2 rds |
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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SUPERSET -- 2 rds |
LTL - Dumbbell Seated Hammer Curl
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Begin holding a pair of dumbbells sitting tall on a bench. With the palms facing towards each other (neutral grip) lift the dumbbells up towards the shoulders and lower back down with control.
Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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2 sets, 15 reps, 01:00 rest
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15 |
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01:00
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SUPERSET -- 2 rds |
LTL - Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension
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Tempo: 2-0-1-0
Intensity: 8/10
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