3 ways for more productive workouts

1) Don't waste precious gym time-Walk into the gym knowing you have X amount of time to get whatever you planned on doing and make sure you get the work done in that time period! There will be plenty of people in the gym trying to talk your ear off or disrupt your time so stay on track! Remember that each rep matters and taking a set or rep " off " could be the difference in looking amazing and looking average.


2) Always have a backup- Of course you want to do everything you had planned each and every workout but sometimes it just isn't going to happen and then that's when you need a backup plan. If it is too hard to jump in and out on a machine or piece of equipment then look to alternatives. Below are some options to help you.

First Choice: Barbell Deadlift

Option #1: Dumbbell Deadlift

Option #2: Single Leg Dumbbell Deadlift

First Choice: Barbell Back Squat

Option #1: Dumbbell Squat

Option #2: Single Leg Split Squat

Option #3: Dumbbell Step-ups

First Choice: Pull-up

Option #1: Seated Row

Option #2: One Arm Dumbbell Row

Option #3: T-bar row

First Choice: Dumbbell Flat Bench Press

Option #1: Barbell Flat Bench Press

Option #2: Dumbbell Floor Press

Option #3: Push-ups

3) Have a solid plan- You will always get more productive and better workouts when you walk into the gym with a plan. Workouts never end up right when you just walk around and make up things on the fly. Take time and plan out your workouts and watch things happen!