E.O.M.-Prone incline dumbbell biceps row

The Exercise of the month for May is a unique way to hit your biceps. Most guys out there do the barbell version of this exercise. The problem with bent over barbell row with palms up grip is it becomes way to easy to cheap and use bad form. Doing the exercise with this set up will help you get more bang for buck on the biceps.

Simply lie face down on a 45-60 degree incline bench. Make sure you rest your chin on the top of the bench to keep your head in good position. Now grab a heavy dumbbell in each hand and row with your palms facing forward. There is no need to pause at the top since our focus is the biceps and not engaging the upper back. Since you are using dumbbells this exercise is easier on the wrists and elbows.

High volume back workout

The muscles of the back respond very well to a high volume of work so this workout is great to stimulate new growth. Sometimes training back can fatigue your forearms so make sure not to hold everything with too firm of a grip. This workout can be done with any of your favorite back exercises, below are just some that I like to use for this.

Straight bar row ( overhand grip )- 6 sets of 10 reps

* 1 minute rest between sets

T-bar row ( neutral grip, palms facing each other )- 6 sets of 10 reps

* 1 minute rest between sets

Straight arm pulldown standing- 6 sets of 10 reps

* 1 minute rest between sets

One arm dumbbell row- 4 sets of12 reps

* 1 minute rest between sets

Total of 22 sets and 228 reps!

H4 Fat burner #15- Cardio meets resistance

Some people will split their workouts and do weight training first then go and do their cardio or vice versa. This routine blends both of the two into one workout.

Core-Pick two of your favorite core exercises and do 3 rounds of each. The start right into the rest of the routine.

Row with cable machine-15 reps
SUPERSET WITH
Bike ( any bike in your gym works )-40 seconds as fast as possible

*Repeat this 2 rounds before moving right into the next combo

Rest 1 minute

Standing dumbbell shoulder press-15 reps
SUPERSET WITH
Bike-30 seconds as fast as possible

* Repeat this 2 rounds before moving on

Rest 1 minute

Bent over row with barbell ( rest your head on a bench if need be )-20reps SUPERSET WITH

Jackknives ( burpees)-10 reps

*Repeat this 2 rounds before moving right into the next combo

Rest 1 minute

Tricep close grip press with barbell ( arms tight to your sides and pushing with your triceps using a grip about 8 inches wide )-15 reps SUPERSET WITH

High knees-30 seconds worth

* Repeat this 2 rounds before resting

Core-Pick two of your favorite exercises and do 3 rounds of each exercise

Drop body fat with this

Timed workouts are something that most people don't do so give this a try. Use a stopwatch or cell phone as a timer. These types of workouts are high in volume and force you to maintain a high level of work throughout the entire routine.

Your goal is to get as many rounds as possible with good, proper and consistent form in 5 minutes without resting. Don't get sloppy just to get the reps in. Move quick. After 5 minutes is up rest for 1 minute and ONLY 1 minute. Repeat for 5 more minutes and make sure you get as many rounds as you did in the first set. Rest 1 minute and then do a final set of 5 minutes once again trying to equal the amount of rounds you did in set 1 and 2.

A1) Cable rows-10 reps
A2) Goblet squat ( look at picture above )-10 reps
A3) Ball slams-10 reps


Here is another trio to do with this same 5 minutes of work to 1 minute rest ratio repeated 3 total times.

B1) Push press with dumbbells-10 reps
B2) Lunges with dumbbells-6 each leg
B3 ) dumbbell curls-8 reps

Paul's crazy HIT routine

This workout comes from a trainer friend of mine, Paul Lundkvist. The routine is really intense and wont be easy. I have gone through this routine myself and I will tell you if done right this will test you both mentally and physically. Each exercise is essentially a warmup/ pre-exhaust for the next one.

Do each exercise for just 1 set to complete failure and take no rest between exercises

Leg Extensions
Squats
Leg Curl
Deadlift
Stiff arm Pulldown
Chin ups
Cable seated row
Dumbbell Fly
Dumbbell Neutral Press
Dumbbell Neutral Shoulder Press

Done

For more on Paul checkout his blog
http://plunkan.blogspot.com/

New Year, New You!- 3 routines to try

The New Year is here yet again, and it is time for you to get back on track and start dominating again! Below I have given you different routines that I would not recommend for the beginner. If you are starting back into working out for the first time in a long time this new year then these workouts are not for you at this point in time. If you just need a jolt of freshness and new energy in the form of a badass workout then these are for you.

Workout # 1-For the guy who wants a bigger chest and back

PUSH AND PULL COMBO

Dumbbell chest press-1@ 6 reps ( heavy weight )

DROPSET INTO

Dumbbell chest press-1@ 20 reps ( use 50% lighter weight than you did for 6 reps )

Rest 2 min and repeat 2-3 more times

Incline barbell bench press-1@ 10 reps

Rest 1 min and repeat 4-5 more times

One arm dumbbell row-1@ 10 reps ( pause the weight on the ground for 1 second before driving up)

SUPERSET

Seated cable row-1@ 10 reps

Rest 90 seconds and repeat 2-3 more times

Straight arm pulldowns-1@ 12 reps

DROPSET INTO

Straight arm pulldowns-1@ Failure ( use 20-30lbs less than you did for 12 reps )

Rest 90 seconds and repeat 2-3 more times

Seated cable row-1@ 5 reps ( pause for 3 seconds and hold on each rep trying to squeeze your shoulder blades)

Rest 1 min and repeat 2-3 more times

Done.

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Workout # 2- For the individual who is looking to trim up

Metabolic calorie burner

A1)Pullups ( use assisted machine if needed )-8 reps

SUPERSET

A2)Lateral step ups with dumbbells -15 reps each leg

Do 2 rounds without resting. After 2 rounds go right into the below combo.

B1) Standing barbell shoulder press-8 reps

SUPERSET

B2) Deadlift-8 reps

Do 2 rounds without rest. After 2 rounds Rest for 2 minutes and then start all over again with the A combo for 2 rounds and then going right into the B combo for 2 rounds before you are done.

C1) Decline dumbbell row-12 reps each

http://www.youtube.com/user/H4training#p/u/7/DxiJGMnyzKw

SUPERSET

C2) Alternating reverse lunges ( focus on speed....no weight needed)-15 reps each leg

Do 2 rounds without rest. After 2 rounds move onto the below combo.

D1) Dips-8 reps

SUPERSET

D2) Lateral band chops-15 reps each side

http://www.youtube.com/user/H4training#p/u/18/RX-_yvo7Ez8

Do 2 rounds without rest. After 2 rounds rest for 2 minutes before starting back over with the C combo for 2 rounds and then back to the D combo for 2.

Finish with:

Bike- 30 seconds full speed ( fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) and then go slow ( "rest" ) for 30 seconds.....repeat this 4 times.

After finishing the bike do:

Ball slams- 15 reps as hard as you can! Rest 30 seconds between sets...do 3 sets

Done.

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Workout # 3- For the ladies looking to lean and firm the legs

Leg sculptor workouts

Leg circuit NK style-http://www.youtube.com/user/H4training#p/u/19/w12FIe_cLaI

Leg circuit for the butt-http://www.youtube.com/user/H4training#p/u/4/4EWjX7IvZRc

Glute medius work ( butt, hips )-http://www.youtube.com/user/H4training#p/u/1/5nAm-VuFl58

Enjoy! Go Dominate.