Friday, November 7, 2008

Workout: Strength Circuit

I recently performed the following strength circuit:

Warm-up: toe touch series + wall sit with shoulder press

Round 1
10 x Lunge on Slide Board with 55 lb. DB's
10 x Squat 1 Leg
10 x Squat Touchdown - 1 Leg
15 x Barbell Squat with 225 lbs.
8 x Chest Press Alternating Arm on Stability Ball with 75 lb. DB's
8 x Row on Stability Ball 1 Arm with 75 lb. DB's
14 x Shoulder Press on 1 Leg with 30 lb. DB's
10 x Tube Pull Apart
Then
1:30 water break
Then
Repeat Round

*Involved in a conversation so I did not have time for a post workout stretch.

This workout fits my philosophy for the 'busy executive' because it is brief but intense. The reduction in rest periods also places a greater demand on the cardiovascular system which will increase the overall fitness level.

I am usually sore for a couple of days because of the lunge and squat combination.

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