full body workout #1
the warm up
Don't forget to warm up before you start! Click each exercise to see a demonstration:Row - 2 minutes
Row for 2 minutes at a steady pace, resistance 5-7.
CV Assault bike - 2 minutes
First start with 2-minutes at a steady pace on a Rogue Echo Bike.
Shoulder Dislocate With Band x 5
Keeping your arms straight and chest up, lift the band in front of your body and above your head, then rotate until the band is behind you. With straight arms, pull the band back up overhead and in front of you, returning to the starting position.
Rig Assisted Deep Squat x 5
With your feet hip width apart, keeping your spine straight, squat down as if you're sitting into a chair. Hold for a 5 second pause at the bottom as you continue to keep your feet flat. Return to standing and repeat.
World’s Greatest Stretch x 5 (each side)
Start in the plank position. Step your right foot forward next to your right hand. Then reach your right hand towards the sky. Bring yourself back to plank position and repeat on the opposite side.
Banded Pull Apart x 10
Hold a band out in front of you (you can find these in club), keeping your arms straight. Using an overhand grip, pull the band apart by squeezing your shoulder blades together. Slowly bring the band back to the start position.
Glute Bridges x 10
Lie on your back with your feet planted on the floor, less than hip width apart. Lift your hips up towards the ceiling while squeezing your glutes and hold for a few seconds. Slowly lower your body back to the ground and repeat.
Walk Out x 5
With your feet hip width apart, bend at the waist and slowly walk your hands forward on to a plank position and then back to standing.
the workout
Duration: 45 mins | Level: Beginner/Intermediate | Equipment: Barbell/Dumbbell/Bench/Weight plate
The goal of this workout is to train the whole body for a balanced routine. You should be able to control the weight with good technique so choose light to moderate weights.
Before you start your working sets on the barbell, perform at least 3 warm up sets while you work up to the weight you want to use on the first set.
Exercises 1 & 2 - Superset (one straight into the next, no rest).
Repeat for x 3 sets. Rest for 1-2 min in-between sets.
Barbell Deadlifts – x 10 reps
Dumbbell Lateral Raise x 12 reps
Exercises 3 & 4 - Superset (one straight into the next, no rest.)
A strict press is an overhead shoulder press, however we limit the movement from the lower body as we press. All your power and movement should come from the shoulder and elbow joints.
Repeat for x 3 sets, rest for 1-2 mins in-between sets.
Barbell Strict Press – x 10 reps
Side Lunges x 8 reps (each side)
Exercises 5 & 6 - Superset (one straight into the next, no rest) . Repeat for x 3 sets. Rest for 1 min in-between sets .
Dumbbell Lateral Pullover – x 10 reps
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Tricep Dips x 12 reps
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conditioning finisher
Work for 45 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds. Repeat for x 2-3 sets.
Weight Plate - Ground To Over Head
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the cool down
Cooling down is just as important as the warm up. It can help to prevent injuries and regulate blood flow. Follow these simple moves to end on a high:
Pigeon Stretch
Lying forward, bring the left knee to the left elbow and place the leg on the floor, making sure your back leg is straight. Come down slowly.
Child's Pose
Come to your hands and knees, spreading your knees wide as you lean forward with your palms flat and stretched out wide.
Thread The Needle
Get into the table top position on all fours. Make sure your back is flat as you hold your weight on your right hand and slowly guide your left arm underneath your right. Twist your spine as you reach your left arm further into the stretch.
Leg crossover
Lying flat on your back with your arms outstretched, bend the right leg and cross it over the other as you rest your ankle over the opposite knee.
Shoulder Stretch
Whilst standing, raise your right arm across the front of your body, with the upper arm coming in towards the chest. Place your left hand on the right elbow and pull the right arm further across the body.
If you need a hand with these exercises, please ask one of the team who will be happy to help.