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Splits getting you down? Need a change? Here is a back to basics circuit to help you recapture the magic and start fresh all over again. Still offers a challenge for those who need it but can also be a nice start off point for newbies.
Each exercise is one set which flows as quickly as possible into the next exercise. Think of it as one super circuit mega set. at the end of a circuit (calf raises), allow a 2 minute rest then you pick up where you left off. This will keep your heart rate up and calories melting.
This routine is basically 3 circuits in one routine (that's why it looks like a million exercises but it's actually a few of the same ones repeated). The first circuit with 8 reps is basically a warm up circuit, so you'll go light weight to oil your joints and muscles. The last 2 circuits you go full blast with whatever weight you can handle for 15 reps.
Once you finish the 3 circuits, ab exercises await you. Feel free to mix those up as you see fit. Also you can add extra cardio at the end or on your rest days.
I try to do this routine 2-3 times a week.
Barbell Deep Squat
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Machine Leg Extension
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Machine Seated Leg Curl
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Barbell Shoulder Press
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Cable Seated Row
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Smith Machine Bench Press
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Dumbbell Alternating Hammer Curl
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Cable Shoulder Extension
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Pull-Up
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Dip
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1x8 reps |
rest: 10s
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Dumbbell Calf Raise
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1x8 reps |
rest: 120s
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Barbell Deep Squat
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Machine Leg Extension
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Machine Seated Leg Curl
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Barbell Shoulder Press
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Cable Seated Row
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Smith Machine Bench Press
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Dumbbell Alternating Hammer Curl
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1x15 reps |
rest: 60s
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Cable Shoulder Extension
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Pull-Up
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Dip
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Dumbbell Calf Raise
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1x15 reps |
rest: 120s
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Barbell Deep Squat
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Machine Leg Extension
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Machine Seated Leg Curl
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Barbell Shoulder Press
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Cable Seated Row
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Smith Machine Bench Press
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Dumbbell Alternating Hammer Curl
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Cable Shoulder Extension
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Pull-Up
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Dip
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Dumbbell Calf Raise
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1x15 reps |
rest: 120s
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Decline Crunch
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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Crunch
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1x15 reps |
rest: 10s
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