Thursday, May 3, 2012

Example Workout Plan

Happy Thursday! I've received quite a few messages requesting additional ideas for workouts...Here are mine for the week, I hope it helps!


Monday: Legs

Note
Smith Machine Squats
4 x 15
I like these because they allow for greater control over movement. With knee injuries it is important to maintain this control
Super Set:

alternate the following exercises
Leg Extensions
4 x 15
these should be SLOW and controlled, they will help strengthen your quads but can also cause extra pressure on your ligaments if you are not careful (I recommend higher reps and lower weight)
Single Leg Curls
4 x 15

Super Set:


Barbell Step-Up
4 x 10
Use between a 20lb and 30lb barbell
Physio Ball Hammy Curl
4 x 16
Make sure your hips stay in the air



RDL
3 x 10
keep slight bend in knees and flat back throughout.
Calf Raises
3 x 15 each
Use a step, try to let your heel pass below the step to allow for a good stretch in your calf. Maintain alignment throughout movement
Single leg step downs
3 x 10 each
Using a step (with one leg), lower down the other foot so that it touches the ground while keeping your hips in line
CArdio


Stationary Bike
30m
The goal is to keep your heart rate up






Tuesday: Full Body


Boot Camp 
1 hour
Axiom Fitness with Garga Caserta (contact info on bottom of page)
Cardio


Treadmill - Brisk Walk
30m
keep at incline for lower impact on joints



Wednesday: Back/Abs


Wide Grip Lat Pull Downs
3 x 15 

Lying T Pulls w/dumbbells
3 x 10

Reverse Grip Bent-over rows
3 x 10

Seated Cable Row
3 x 10

Back Extensions
3 x 20

Single super-mans
3 x 10 each
raise opposite arm and opposite leg, hold for 2 seconds



Leg raises
3 x 15 

Air Bike
3 x 10 each

Crunches
3 x 20




Thursday: Bi’s and Glutes


Hammer Curl
3 x 10

Seated Curl
3 x 10
angled back
Laying Cable Curl
3 x 10

Barbell Curl
3 x 10




Box Jumps
3 x 15

Dumbbell Lunges
3 x 10 each

Jump Squats
3 x 20

Split Squats
3 x 10 each




Center Planks
45sec x 2

R Side Planks
30 sec x 2

L Side Planks
30 sec x 2




Cardio


Stair Stepper
15m

Brisk walk
40m




Friday: Chest/Tri’s


Dumbbell Bench
3 x 15

Dumbbell Triceps extension
3 x 15

Rope Pull down
3 x 15 

Chest Press
3 x 15 

Cable Chest
3 x 10

Bench Dips
3 x 15 




Hot Yoga
90m
Summits


If you live in Boise I highly recommend Garga Caserta, Director of Fitness at Axiom (Meridian). He is wonderful, check out his blog Caserta Performance

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