Back to the Gym Workout
Submitted by dylan on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 18:46.
This workout is designed as a circuit... jumping from one machine to the next getting a full body workout. It is performed in a 3 sets of 15 per machine to re-tone the body and create a layer of lean muscle to prepare for more advanced programs 2 weeks down the road;
Start with a 15 minute warm-up on a bike or treadmill.
- Chest Press Machine
- Back Row Machine
- Leg Press Machine
- Lat Pulldown
- Tricep Extension
- Bicep Curl
- Lateral Shoulder Raise (out to the sides)
- Back Extension On Exercise Ball
- Crunches- Legs Elevated
*Leave any comments if you have a question about this program*
People often have the
People often have the misconception that the circuit is a "woman’s" exercise, but if you do a circuit properly, then it will kick your ass (espically when you Superset them!).
I’ve done circuits that have jacked me up bad! But where there whole body exercises (usually) you should take the next day off.
Is there a specific amount
Is there a specific amount of time that is recommended when doing circuit training? Basically if I do supersets that only last 10-15 minutes, should I do a "second set"? The biggest objective that I keep hearing through different folks is keeping the heart rate up. Is that true?
keeping the heart rate up is
keeping the heart rate up is important.... a superset is 2 exericses back to back, you should be doing about 15 reps to burn fat.. 1 superset (2 exercises) of 3 sets of 15 should only take like 5 mins