Carina Aguirre is a WBFF pro & mother of 2 who started her fit journey at the age of 31. Her advice on this workout: Don’t hold back, and push extra hard on that extra rep! Kill it!!
A. Warm-up - 3 Sets
A1. Dead hangs x :30 seconds
A2. Pull Ups x 5 reps (If you aren’t able to do a full pull up, you can start with the assistance pull up machine, or resistance bands. Goal: 3 second hold at top, 3 second slow descend, and repeat.)
A3. Hand release push ups x 12 reps
*Rest 1 min b/w sets
B. 4 Sets
B1. Incline Dumbbell Press x 12 reps - you can substitute for barbell
(Be sure to have elbows pointed down and control the weight through the complete rep. Pause at bottom for a 2 second hold.)
B2. Flat Bench - Explosive Push Up x 15 (You can modify the height of the bench if needed.)
*Rest 1 min between sets
C. 3 Sets:
C1. Flat Bench Dumbbell Press x 15 reps (You can substitute for barbell)
C2. Peck Dec Fly x 15 reps (You can substitute of resistance bands)
*Rest 30 sec between sets
E. 3 Sets:
E1. Wide Grip Lat Pull downs x 15 reps
E2. Seated Cable Rows - Use V Bar Rows x 15 reps (You can modify them with resistance bands.)
*Rest 30 seconds between sets
F. 4 Sets
F1. Conventional Deadlifts x 10 reps
**Can sub dumbbells if needed**
F2. Good Mornings X 15 reps (Can be barbell/DB's/Banded)
**Rest 60 sec b/w sets
Be sure to stretch out & maintain hydration during your training session and after. After your training session, don’t skip the cool down or stretch! It’s a must!
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