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Resistance Power: Grounded II

57 min
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6 exercises
Our second resistance workout is here! Like last week your objective is to find a workable resistance amount that causes a near point of failure. However, we're increasing the reps very slightly! Aim to hit a minimum of 14 reps using the same weight as last week!
One Arm Kettlebell Swings
3 sets
16 reps
60 sec rest
Using a very light dumbbell or kettlebell here, work your way through 16 warm-up reps (8 per side).
1:00 rest
Lateral Lunges
3 sets
16 reps
60 sec rest
Some further warm-up reps! Get nice and low with each, and open those hips!
1:30 rest
Bosu Ball Chest Dumbbell Press
4 sets
14-16 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 should be a warm-up set, then hit it heavy for the 3 remaining sets! Can you increase from last week?
1:30 rest
Single Arm Dumbbell Bench Rows
4 sets
28-32 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 should be a warm-up set, then hit it heavy for the 3 remaining sets! That's 14 - 16 per arm per set.
1:30 rest
Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press
4 sets
14-16 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 should be a warm-up set, then hit it heavy for the 3 remaining sets! These will feel more comfortable now.
1:30 rest
Goblet Squats
4 sets
14-16 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 should be a warm-up set, then hit it heavy for the 3 remaining sets! You're so close!
This Resistance Power: Grounded II 57 min gym workout plan effectively targets your back, chest, legs and shoulders. Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 6 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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Resistance Power: Grounded II
57 min
 · 
6 exercises
Our second resistance workout is here! Like last week your objective is to find a workable resistance amount that causes a near point of failure. However, we're increasing the reps very slightly! Aim to hit a minimum of 14 reps using the same weight as last week!
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One Arm Kettlebell Swings
3 sets
16 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Using a very light dumbbell or kettlebell here, work your way through 16 warm-up reps (8 per side).
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Shoulders
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Triceps
  1. Start with one kettlebell placed on the floor between your feet.
  2. Bend your knees and back slightly and reach down to grip the kettlebell in an overhand grip.
  3. Explode upwards using your legs and bring the arm holding the kettlebell out in front of you until it reaches a horizontal level.
  4. Lower the kettlebell back between your legs (but not to the floor) and switch hands to repeat the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. Hold a kettlebell with both hands in an over hand grip.
  2. Stand straight, with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  3. Lean forward at your waist slightly and bend your knees as if getting ready to squat.
  4. Keep your back arched and your head facing forward.
  5. Let your arms hang loosely.
  6. Swing the kettlebell back between your legs while exhaling.
  7. In an explosive movement, force the kettle forward and back up in front of you, either to eye level or above head height by thrusting forward with your hips and rotating your shoulders.
  8. Continue for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
  1. Hold the medicine ball just below your waist and your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  2. Bend your knees, allow your body to lean forward and let the ball hang between your calves.
  3. Explode upwards using your legs and bring your arms up holding the medicine ball out in front of you until its just above your head.
  4. Lower the ball back between your legs (but not to the floor) and repeat the movement.
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Lateral Lunges
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Lateral Lunges
3 sets
16 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Some further warm-up reps! Get nice and low with each, and open those hips!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves
  1. Stand tall with a tight core and make sure your feet are shoulder-width apart. Bring your hands together for balance.
  2. Step directly to the left, leaving your right foot in place. Bend the left knee and pause once the upper left thigh is parallel to the ground. Your right leg should be completely straight.
  3. Contract the hamstring muscle then push off the ground to return to the starting position. Repeat on the right side. Alternate this movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
    1. Stand with your feet in a wide stance, with your toes slightly pointed outwards – like a sumo wrestler. Hold your hands together in front of your chest.
    2. Keeping your back straight, lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees.
    3. As you reach a fully squatting position (legs are bent at a 90-degree angle), hold the pose for 1 second before driving your feet into the floor and slowly push your body back up to the starting position.
    4. For a bonus, tense your glutes at the top of the movement.

 

 

 

Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart and place your hands on your hips. This is the start position.
  2. Step forward with either leg in a long stride. Keep your other foot in place behind you.
  3. Bend your knees as you do this so your body is lowered towards the ground. Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
  4. Continue down until your front knee is just above the ground. (Your front leg should be bent 90 degrees at the knee)
  5. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Push down through your front heel and extend both knees to return to the start position.
  7. Pause then repeat with your other leg. When you have lunged with both legs, that is one repetition.
  8. Repeat.

Try to keep your hands on your hips at all times, using your obliques to keep your balance.

Rest
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Bosu Ball Chest Dumbbell Press
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Bosu Ball Chest Dumbbell Press
4 sets
14 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
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Set 1 should be a warm-up set, then hit it heavy for the 3 remaining sets! Can you increase from last week?
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Triceps
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Begin by sitting on the floor with your lower back against the side of the Bosu ball, and with the dumbbells resting on your upper thighs.
  2. Lower yourself back onto the Bosu ball while bringing the dumbbells onto your chest. Naturally you should create a straight bridge from your knees to your shoulders.
  3. Extend the dumbbells upward so that they are directly above your chest. Without locking your arms, place your hands in a horizontal position.
  4. Lower the the dumbbells towards your chest, imitating a slow-falling motion, until they reach the nipple line.
  5. Contract your chest to drive the dumbbells back upward to the starting position.

Do not perform if you have back problems or injury.

Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Place a pair of dumbbells on the floor. Lie on your back in between the dumbbells. Bend your knees and move your feet towards your butt.
  2. Grab the dumbbells and hold them above you. Allow your upper arms to remain on the floor. Begin the movement by pushing the dumbbells over your chest. Pause at the top and squeeze your chest muscles.
  3. Slowly bring the weights down to the starting position, allowing your arms to rest for a brief moment before beginning the next repetition.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
  2. Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
  3. Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.
  4. Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.
  5. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.
  7. Repeat.
Rest
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Single Arm Dumbbell Bench Rows
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Single Arm Dumbbell Bench Rows
4 sets
28 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
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Set 1 should be a warm-up set, then hit it heavy for the 3 remaining sets! That's 14 - 16 per arm per set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps, Shoulders
  1. Place a dumbbell on each side of a flat bench.
  2. Place your right knee on the end of the bench.
  3. Bend your torso from the waist until your upper body is parallel to the floor, while placing your right hand on the bench in front of you for support.
  4. With your left hand, pick up the dumbbell with an overhand grip. The palm of your hand should be facing into you.
  5. Keep your lower back straight. This is the start position.
  6. Using your back muscles, pull the dumbbell straight up to the side of your chest, keeping your upper arm close to your side. Exhale as you do so.
  7. At the top of the movement, hold for a count of one and squeeze your back muscles.
  8. Return to the start position inhaling as you do so. Repeat.
  9. Complete all repetitions for one side before switching sides.

This exercise can be performed  using a cable station, with a stirrup handle attached to either the high or low pulley.

Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps
  1. Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a pair of dumbbells at your side with an overhand grip. Bend slightly at the knees as you push your hips back. Keep your chest and head up. Upper body should be almost parallel with the floor.
  2. With your elbows at a 60-degree angle, bring the dumbbells up. Pause when your upper arm is parallel with the floor. Contract the muscle then slowly return the dumbbells to the starting point.
Primary muscle group(s):
Middle Back / Lats
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps
  1. Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.
  2. Bend slightly at the knees and forward at the hips. Maintain a braced core and flat back throughout.
  3. Leading with your elbows, pull the handles of the resistance band back, bringing your shoulder blades closer together. Hold this contraction and slowly release to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Biceps
  1. Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a pair of water bottles at your side with an overhand grip. Bend slightly at the knees as you push your hips back. Keep your chest and head up. Upper body should be almost parallel with the floor.
  2. With your elbows at a 60-degree angle, bring the water bottles up. Pause when your upper arm is parallel with the floor. Contract the muscle then slowly return the water bottles to the starting point.
Rest
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Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press
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Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press
4 sets
14 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Set 1 should be a warm-up set, then hit it heavy for the 3 remaining sets! These will feel more comfortable now.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  • Holding a pair of dumbbells, carefully sit and find your balance on a stability ball.
  • Sit up straight and keep your core tight as you lift the dumbbells up to shoulder height. The dumbbells should be horizontal and your palms should be facing forward.
  • Slowly push the dumbbells overhead without locking out your elbow.
  • Pause and return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Triceps, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Sit on a military press bench or bench that has a back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Place the dumbbells on top of your thighs with your palms facing down.
  3. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders.
  4. Rotate your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. This is the start position.
  5. As you exhale,  push the dumbbells up and over your head by extending your arms until the dumbbells touch at the top of the movement.
  6. Pause for a count of one.
  7. Slowly return to the start position inhaling as you do so.
  8. Repeat.

This exercise can be performed standing or sitting on  flat bench. For people with lower back problems, the version described is better.

Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Biceps, Forearms, Triceps
  • Keep a tight core and flat back as you remain seated in the shoulder press machine.
  • Look straight ahead as you hold on to the handles.
  • Slowly, press the handles up above your head.
  • Do not lock out your elbow.
  • Slowly, bring the handles back down but do not let the weight stack touch.
  • Repeat the movement.
Rest
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Goblet Squats
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Goblet Squats
4 sets
14 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Set 1 should be a warm-up set, then hit it heavy for the 3 remaining sets! You're so close!
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Shoulders
  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart while holding a light dumbbell to your chest. You should hold the dumbbell by one end between your hands, with the other end extending down your torso. This is the start position.
  2. Squat down keeping your slightly arched and pushing your hips back.
  3. Continue down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  4. Hold for a count of one.
  5. Return to the start position.
  6. Repeat.

This exercise can also be performed with a kettlebell.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings
  1. Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back.
  2. Position your feet wider than shoulder-width. Your toes should be facing out diagonally.
  3. Holding a dumbbell with both hands in front of you, look straight ahead and bend at the knees while driving your hips backward. Your knees should be following your toes in a diagonal line.
  4. Complete this wide stance squat by having your thighs come parallel with the ground.
  5. Pause and slowly return to the starting position without locking your knees.
  6. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. With your feet shoulder-width apart, stand with dumbbells as your sides with your palms facing each other.
  2. Keeping your back straight and facing forward, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Pause for one second.
  4. Pushing up from your heels, raise back up to starting position and repeat.
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