Showing posts with label weight training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight training. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Burn calories with this giant set


A giant set is exactly what it sounds like....its a bunch of exercises set up circuit style. This routine can be your entire workout if you do enough rounds or you can use it as part of your workout. The main focus here is lower body work and pulls. We are focusing on very metabolic lower body based exercises and pulling exercises since most people over work themselves on pushing exercises.

Round 1- All leg exercises are done for 12 reps, all pulling exercises are done for 25 reps

A1) Ball squat and slam ( squat with the med ball and then slam once you return from the squat..if you don't have med ball just do speed squats while holding a dumbbell )

A2) Band row with palms down ( move fast using a red or blue band )

A3) Drop down reverse lunges ( use a small step and start by standing on the step with both legs...step backwards and into a reverse lunge position and then bring the leg back onto the step...alternate legs....12 reps per side )

A4) Band row with palms up

A5) Deadlift with dumbbells

A6) Band row with palms facing each other

A7) Squat and press with dumbbells ( speed here! Focus on lighter weight and pressing the dumbbells as you come up...it is one movement )

Rest 30 seconds only.....then round 2 you jump to 14 reps on all the leg exercises. After doing another round rest 2 minutes and repeat the whole sequence again starting with round 1 for 12 reps on the lower body...rest 30 seconds then do round 2 for 14 reps.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

New training split


If you are trying to put on some muscle and have found your current training split to be getting dull and your results stagnant then give this try. This split calls for a large frequency and volume of leg work. By doing legs more often you will stimulate more growth hormone and testosterone and bring about new muscle gains. Your legs will take a beating and therefore you need to make sure you stretch and foam roll every day. In this split you will be doing chest just one time a week and back two times a week since most people tend to lack back development. Below is the set up for the training split and descriptions.

MONDAY
Hip dominant leg exercise ( Romanian deadlifts, good mornings, all deadlift variations, glute bridges )
Back
- 1 vertical pull ( pullup, lat pulldown etc )
- 1 horizontal pull ( row variations etc )
- 1 other of your choice

TUESDAY
Biceps
Triceps
-Pick 3 exercises for each muscle

WEDNESDAY
Quad dominant exercise ( squats variations, leg press etc )
Chest
- pick 3 exercises

THURSDAY
Triceps
Biceps
-Pick 3 exercises for each muscle

FRIDAY
Hip dominant exercise
Back

SATURDAY/SUNDAY

OFF

Do this training split for 4 weeks and then cycle off this for a lower leg volume workout. Make sure to eat like crazy because your metabolism will be jacked up and in order to get proper growth you need to feed yourself.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Deja Vu fat burning workout-#2



A1)Chest press with dumbbells-15 reps
A2)Dumbbell sumo squat-12 reps
*Do this for 4 rounds before going into B1/B2

B1)One arm dumbbell row-15 reps each
B2)barbell deadlift-8 reps each http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syt7A23YnpA
* Do this for 4 rounds

Now go back and do one round of A1&A2 combo and then right into one round of B1&B2

Rest 1-2min

C1) dumbbell seated overhead extension-12 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbX7Wd8jQ-Q
C2) goblet squat with dumbbell-12 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k19eAnKHA5g
* Do this for 4 rounds

Now go back and do one round of A1&A2....then right into one round of B1&B2 and then right into one round of C1&C2

D1) Dumbbell bent over double row-15 reps ( move quick ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DvyD1_Ahss
D2) Jackknives ( burpees )-8 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Dq_NCzj8M
* Do this for 4 rounds

Now go back and do one round of A1&A2....then right into one round of B1&B2 and then right into one round of C1&C2 and then right into one round of D1&D2

Rest 1-2 minutes

E1) Lateral dumbbell shoulder raises-12 reps
E2) Lateral hops-10 reps each side http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQyoJU9QP6Y&feature=related
* Do this for 4 rounds

Now go back and do one round of A1&A2....then right into one round of B1&B2 and then right into one round of C1&C2 and then right into one round of D1&D2 and then right into one round of E1&E2

Monday, March 28, 2011

Quick hitting tips.....






  • Eat a pear for fiber-5 to 6 grams per large pear



  • If you want to gain muscle mass-Eat 50% more calories on one of your off days from working out. Eat everything and anything just stay away from trans fats and sugars. To figure out how many calories you would need simply multiple your body weight by 16 then multiply that by 1.5.




  • Change up your workout volume -If you always do low volume ( meaning not many sets and reps ) then switch your workouts to high volume ( numerous sets and reps ) to get new results!



  • Focus more on your backside! Most people are strong and developed in their chest, shoulders and quads but are super weak and underdeveloped in their back, hamstrings and glutes. Put more emphasis on the backside of your body and improve your posture, back health and your look!




  • If your body fat is not dropping it is most likely due to - 1) You don't workout hard enough 2) You eat too much/or not at the right time 3) Your not consistent




  • If you didn't give up anything for Lent- Give up making excuses!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Deja Vu fat burning workout


Here is one of my Deja Vu workout routines which is great way to shock your body into new changes. The name comes from the fact that you will go back to every exercise throughout the entire workout therefore getting that deja vu feeling. The idea of this workout is to get a high volume of work while moving at a high pace. I have had great success with this workout with my weight loss clients and those just looking to drop body fat.

A1)Lateral plyo pushup-6 each direction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohq6ql0YYSk
A2)Dumbbell sumo squat-12 reps
*Do this for 4 rounds

B1)One arm dumbbell row-15 reps each
B2)Alternate split squat-6 reps each http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tslt-QLh0fk&feature=related
* Do this for 4 rounds

Now go back and do one round of A1&A2 combo and then right into one round of B1&B2

Rest 1-2min or as little as possible

C1) dumbbell seated overhead extension-12 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbX7Wd8jQ-Q
C2) tuck jumps-8 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlI_oY2Qmro
* Do this for 4 rounds

Now go back and do one round of A1&A2....then right into one round of B1&B2 and then right into one round of C1&C2

D1) Dumbbell bent over double row-15 reps ( move quick ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DvyD1_Ahss
D2) Lateral hops-10 reps each side http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQyoJU9QP6Y&feature=related
* Do this for 4 rounds

Now go back and do one round of A1&A2....then right into one round of B1&B2 and then right into one round of C1&C2 and then right into one round of D1&D2

Rest 1-2 minutes or as little as possible

E1) Lateral dumbbell shoulder raises-12 reps
E2) jump squats-10 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpxEwikRndQ
* Do this for 4 rounds

Now go back and do one round of A1&A2....then right into one round of B1&B2 and then right into one round of C1&C2 and then right into one round of D1&D2 and then right into one round of E1&E2

Finished!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

A change would do you good.....


Most of us fall into a comfort zone with the workouts and exercises we do, heck really everything we do in life becomes a routine. In order to get the best results you need to be mixing things up. Below I have given some examples of common sticking points and a new alternative to make things better.

1) You do the same 45 minutes treadmill run/walk for your cardio. **Talk about boring and not effective! Who wants to run on a treadmill that long anyway....I know I don't.

CHANGE TO: Intervals on the bike 3 minute warm-up 1 minute work ( fast as you can ) / 1 minute rest ( slow ) x 8 rounds=16 minutes of work 3 minute cool down Finish some ball slams for 4 rounds 15 slams If done hard enough 16 minutes of intervals should wipe you out

2) You cant get your triceps to grow because you do nothing but
pushdowns. ** Maximize your fiber recruitment by doing an exercise in which a greater load can be used.

CHANGE TO: Close Grip barbell presses
Do 4-6 weeks of close grip presses on your tricep days and watch them grow! Do 5-6 sets of 10 reps

3) Your legs aren't growing with your usual low-mid rep leg routine. ** Switch to high reps with high weight. This is brutal but you will get a ton of new growth.

CHANGE TO: Leg press with high reps 3 sets of 25-30 reps

4) Your bored with your weight loss workout. ** Here is a unique set-up.

CHANGE TO: My Deja vu style routine

A1) Pushups 8 reps ( if your strong do 15 )
A2) Lateral shuffle with cones ( put cones about 30 feet apart ) go there and back 5 times


* Repeat this 4 rounds


GO RIGHT INTO NEXT GROUP

B1) Two arm bent over dumbbell row-12 reps

B2)
Jackknives ( burpees ) -6 reps
* Repeat this 5 rounds


Go RIGHT BACK AND DO 1 ROUND OF A1/A2 AND THEN ONE ROUND OF B1/B2 AGAIN


Rest 2 min


C1) Lying
tricep extensions with barbell-12 reps
C2) Lateral hops-back and forth equals 1, do 10 reps

* Repeat this for 5 rounds

GO RIGHT BACK AND DO 1 ROUND OF A1/A2.....B1/B2.....C1/C2. THEN MOVE INTO THE NEXT GROUP

D1)
Pulldown/or Pullup- 8 reps
D2) Squat jumps-8 reps

* Repeat this for 5
rounds

GO RIGHT BACK AND DO 1 ROUND OF A1/A2.......B1/B2.....C1/C2......D1/D2. Done!



4) You need to improve your core ** Don't always wait til the end of your workout to do your core work.

CHANGE TO: Doing your core work at the beginning of the workout while you have the most energy. By doing this you wont have the tendency to cheat and head out of the gym early while doing minimal core work.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Ladies....5 reasons why you WONT BULK UP




This is a post for all the women out there. I cant stand when I hear some woman tell me she doesn't like to do weights because she gets big easily. If you can pack on muscle and get big that easy then please contact me asap because I want to know your secrets. Lets face you are not going to bulk up and here is why.

1. Women don't have the testosterone levels men have-depending on what you read some say women have only 10-20% of a mans testosterone level. Due to the higher levels men are more likely to be able to put on muscle mass and at a more rapid pace.

2. You wont get bulky but in fact get more toned-
Since the testosterone levels are not present to give women big muscles you will simply get more of a lean muscular look. Toning comes from stripping the fat away from the muscle and therefore enhancing its appearance. Celebrity women have toned muscles because they lift weights and eat right.

3. Getting big takes years and years of training for men let alone women- You will not get huge from starting to weight train overnight. Even if you lift weights for several years you wont achieve what your gender counter parts can achieve.

4. Bulking up is calorie dependant- Often times women associate getting bulky from starting to lift weights but this is generally caused from a poor diet and them gaining fat. A low calorie healthy nutrition plan plus weight training will produce a lean individual.