Monday, 29 December 2008

A Better Workout

I woke up today with no neck pain or headache : )
So could train with more intensity today.

I trained a client who wanted me to work out with him.
After eating and drinking too much over Christmas I was more than willing.

The Workout

Warm up:
Mobility and activation work:
Ankle. hip and thoracic spine mobility exercise.
Glute and lower trap activation exercises.

1A. Lunges
1B. Press ups

2A. Inverted rows
2B. Fitball jackknives

3A. Squats
3B. Cross body mountain climbers

4. The Big 5 Barbell Complex 3 x 15 reps- 1 minute rest between each set

Using a 20Kg Olympic bar
  • Squats
  • Shoulder press
  • Bent over row
  • Alternate lunge
  • Mountain climbers
5. Dumbell Swings (No Kettlebells yet)-Tabata style

20 seconds on 10 seconds rest x 8

6. Rower 3 x 300 metres as fast as possible

A great workout, I was covered in sweat but energised : )

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