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Monday, November 26, 2012

Workout: Mueller Lake Park Circuit 6

Workout: Mueller Lake Park Circuit 6

Equipment Used:
  • Timer (watch/phone/etc)
  • Soft ground area to lie down (carpet/grass/etc)
  • A raised, solid surface which will support your weight (park bench, steps, sturdy chair)
  • Highly Recommended: Resistance Band (medium and/or adjustable recommended)
  • Highly Recommended: One pair of heavy dumbbells
Tip: This could also be modified for indoor use however, just get creative!

Circuit #6

SUMMARY
***Stretch/Warmup
  1. Jumping Jacks (warm-up)
  2. Mountain Climbers
  3. Walking Lunges (weighted/incline)
  4. Calf Raises
  5. Squats Press
  6. Burpees
  7. Romanian/Stiff-Legged Deadlift
  8. High Knees
  9. Wall Sit
  10. Hip Bridge/Raises
  11. Squat/Box Jumps

Circuit #6 - Leg Armageddon

Is this madness??? No, this is LEG DAY!!! One of the most effective ways to grow/sculpt a muscle group is to target it specifically. We all dread leg day but secretly love it. It is what separates the casual gym-goer from the turly hardcore. Don't be that guy/gal at the pool or beach with ripped arms but stick legs! It will get real old wearing sweatpants everywhere to cover your Olive Oil legs up, lol.

Since the entire workout is leg specific, we decided to not superset each exercise. You can specify a set amount of reps if you wish but for our group environment, using a timer is best. The main focus is to be actively working the entire time period and not rest. Even if you have to do an easier or modified form of the exercise, keep moving! Don't cheat yourself.

Each exercise can be done with just bodyweight but it's best to use a heavy set of dumbbells or a resistance band to add stress. Your legs have the largest muscles in your body so it's important to provide them with a challenge. If you become fatigued during the alloted time, simply switch to using bodyweight only. Many of these exercises are explained in greater detail in previous posts so browse those for additional tips and tricks. Video examples are linked below to refresh your memory on each exercise.

Examples

Jumping Jacks Click For Video Example
Mountain Climbers: Click For Video Example
Walking Lunges: Click For Video Example
Calf Raises: Click For Video Example
Squat Presses: Click For Video Example
Burpees: Click For Video Example
Romanian/Stiff-Legged Deadlift: Click For Video Example
High Knees: Click For Video Example
Wall Sit: Click For Video Example
Hip Bridge/Raises: Click For Video Example
Squat Jumps: Click For Video Example

Hydrate, Rest and Recover. Good luck!!!

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