A. Warm-up x 2 Sets
A1. Mountain climber x 20 reps
A2. Kneeling thoracic twists x 5/side
A3. Down dog foot pedal x 10 reps
A4. Cobra pose hold x 20 sec
A5. Bodyweight split squat x 10/side
A6. Prisoner good morning x 10 reps
A7. Banded pass-throughs x 8 reps
Note: this week increase intensity where noted or where you feel comfortable. You should be getting adjusted to the workouts so going closer to failure is OK, as long as form stays solid.
B. 4 Sets
B1. Barbell (or dumbbell) RDL
2 x 12
2 x 10
*Rest 60-90 seconds between sets
*use the same weight you finished at last week for first 2 sets, then increase weight for the last 2 sets
C. 4 Sets
C1. Pull-up negative* x 4 reps
C2.Reverse grip incline push-ups x 8-15 reps
*Rest 60 seconds between sets
*Add a band if you cannot control the negative on your own
D. 4 Sets
D1. Dumbbell Bulgarian split squat x 8/side
*Rest 60-90 seconds between sets
*On first set go very light (or use only bodyweight) then increase to a moderate weight for remaining sets. If you struggle with these, you can stick with the split squats from week 1.
E. 3 Sets
E1. Barbell bent over row x 10-12 reps
*Rest 60 seconds between sets
F. 4 Sets
F1. Dumbbell strict press x 6
Dumbbell alternating overhead press x 10 reps (5/arm)
F2. Crossbody hammer curl x 18 reps (9/arm)
*Rest 45 seconds between sets
*Use the same weight for the first 2 movements and perform unbroken. Then grab a lighter set for your bicep curls.
G. 3 Sets
G1. B-stance parallel goblet squat x 10-12 reps/leg
*Rest 60 seconds between sets
H. Optional abs
H1. 4 Rounds
- Bench crunches x 10
- Ab roll-ups x 10
- Flutter kicks x 30
*Rest 30 sec b/w rounds
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