Saturday, July 12, 2008

Circuit Training Day for Legs

I am continuously studying new exercise techniques to enhance my client's results, and to keep their bodies from adapting to the routine.

This week I have engaged circuit training with multiple movements into one set of an exercise, here is an example of my training routine:

Following a 5 minute warm-up and lite stretch:
  1. 20 body weight quick squats super-setted w/ 1 minute jump rope -- 2 sets w/ 1min. rest
  2. 20 lite weight barbell free squats super-setted w/ single dumbbell walking lunge(30 total lunges w/ only one dumbbell or kettlebell in right hand. Use left hand for following set of 30. Rest 2 minutes and repeat for one more set.
  3. Barbell straight leg dead lift w/ barbell bent over pull (over handed grip) for 15 reps for 2 sets, 1 min. rest between.
  4. 15 jump squats w/ a 40 yard sprint immed. following jump squat, rest 2 minutes and repeat for 3 sets.
  5. Complete workout with a 5 minute stretch session.

This workout is for my advanced clients, but I do modify the same routine to suit beginners. The rest time, reps, and weight is determined based on fitness level.

Check back for my next routine...

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