500 Reps for Time

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Complete 100 repetitions of each of the exercises below any way that you can.  Break up reps into smaller sets and move from exercise to exercise rather than resting.  Set a timer and see how quickly you can complete all 500 repetitions!

PUSH UPS

DIPS

JUMPING JACKS

SITUPS

PLANK UPS

Legs and Shoulders Spectacular!

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If you came to this site expecting to find a workout that your body would actually describe as “spectacular”, you’re a….SUUCCKKERR!!  But now that you’re here you should totally try this workout.  You will need a set of dumbbells or a barbell and a kettlebell to do everything.  Your weights should be heavy enough to make each exercise challenging but doable.

3 sets of 12 Clean & Presses

60 seconds of Kettlebell Swings

60 seconds of Squat Jacks with a Press

4 sets of 8 Dead Lifts with a Shoulder Shrug

2 sets of 12 Lunges on each Leg

4 sets of 8 One Arm Snatches

5×5 force set of Sumo Squat with a One Arm High Pull

Complete each line of the above workout with minimal rest before moving onto the next.  Above all, have fun!  And clear your schedule for the next two days because if you’ve used the right weight with this workout you’re going to feel it!

7 Minute Circuit

dipsPerform 60 seconds of each of the exercises below.  Take a 1-2 minute break at the end of each circuit and complete a total of 3 circuits.

High Knees

Triceps Dips

Seated Twists

Close Grip Bench Press

Jump Rope

Reverse Crunches

Close Hands Pushups

24s Warm-Up for Shoulder Day

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Next time you hit the gym for shoulders give this warm-up a try!

6 Barbell Clean & Press

6 Barbell Upright Rows

6 Staggered Plyo-Pushups

6 Kettlebell Swings

Perform all exercises back-to-back and then repeat 2 more times with 60 seconds rest in between each circuit.  Proceed with your normal shoulder workout!

C-C-C-Cold Hearted Sssnnaaaake!

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Try this snake style workout next time you’re ready for a challenge!  Complete 60 seconds of the first exercise.  Move on to the second exercise and complete 60 seconds followed by 60 more seconds of the first.  Each time you finish the first exercise add a new one on and complete 60 seconds of each exercise in the line.  You’ll be sure to work up a sweat and burn a good amount of calories with this circuit!

Squat Jacks w/ a Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Pushups

Half Situps

Mountain Climbers

Plank Ups

Leg Throws (with partner)

Upright Rows w/ Dumbbells

Legs and Shoulders Circuit

free weightTry this pyramid style circuit in the gym or at home for around 30 minutes of high intensity strength training.  Complete 2 repetitions of each exercise in the circuit.  Once you finish the circuit start over with 4 reps of each exercise.  Continue through sets of 6, 8, and 10, take a short rest and then start again from 10 and work your way back down to 2!  If you complete the circuit properly your heart rate should stay up and you can look to burn between 250 and 400 calories!

Pushups with Hip Rotation and Side Crunch

Alternating Lunges with Lateral Raise

Seated or Standing Heel Raises

Barbell Squat Press

Dumbbell Dead Lift with Shoulder Shrug

Alternating Lunge Jumps

Exercise of the Day

Staggered Pushup

Complete 25-50 of these on each side throughout the day.  For higher intensity alternate after every repetition.

Calorie Burning Circuit

Complete the circuit below by performing each exercise for 45 seconds and taking 15 seconds of rest before you start the next…

Plyometric Pushups

High Knees

Reverse Flies

Mountain Climbers

Lateral Raises

Burpee Jacks

Plank Rows