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Pushing Tension!

48 min
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10 exercises
Aside from making a huge switch to BARBELLS today on those Progressive Overloading exercises, I'd also like you to
Dumbbell Squat Clean and Press
2 sets
12 reps
45 sec rest
Go for a light weight!
1:00 rest
Barbell Bench Press
4 sets
15 reps
60 sec rest
P.O. Use set one as a warm-up set, and then start trying to find your working weight for 15 reps. Be safe here!
1:30 rest
Barbell Shoulder Press
4 sets
15 reps
60 sec rest
P.O. Use set one as a warm-up set, and then start trying to find your working weight for 15 reps. Be safe here!
1:30 rest
A
Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises
3 sets
45
Use last week's weight, or more!
A
Double Arm Tricep Kickbacks
3 sets
45
60 sec rest
Focus on mastering these!
1:00 rest
Bench Tricep Dips
1 sets
14 reps
1:00 rest
B
Seated Chest Press
3 sets
8 reps
60 sec rest
B
Swiss Ball Dumbbell Chest Press
3 sets
8 reps
60 sec rest
The chest fly machine lol
Bosu Ball Leg Pull-ins
2 sets
45
45 sec rest
Control these and be sure not to go too fast!
1:00 rest
Bosu Ball Mountain Climbers
2 sets
45
45 sec rest
Hit these, fast, for 45 seconds!
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Pushing Tension!
48 min
 · 
10 exercises
Aside from making a huge switch to BARBELLS today on those Progressive Overloading exercises, I'd also like you to
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Dumbbell Squat Clean and Press
2 sets
12 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Go for a light weight!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Lower Back
  • With dumbbells at your sides, stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and fee pointing slightly outward. Look straight ahead.
  • Squat down until your upper legs are parallel with the floor by bending your knees, keep your back straight.
  • With an explosive but controlled movement, push up through your heels and press the dumbbells above your head as you return to standing position.
  • Still standing, slowly lower the dumbbells down to your chest and then down to your sides by extending your arms.
  • Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Quadriceps
  1. Shoulder-width stance. Tight core and flat back. Bend at the knees and hips. Lower yourself. Arms fully extended. Chest up and gaze straight ahead.
  2. Bring knees in and shoulders up. Drive hips forward. Keep the bar close to your body. Forcefully exhale and perform a full extension of the knees and hips.
  3. Use the momentum to bring elbows high. Rotate your elbows around and under the bar. Rack the bar across the front of your shoulders.
  4. Press the barbell above your head. Lower the bar.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Lower Back
  • With water bottles at your sides, stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and feet pointing slightly outward. Look straight ahead.
  • Squat down until your upper legs are parallel with the floor by bending your knees, keep your back straight.
  • With an explosive but controlled movement, push up through your heels and press the water bottles above your head as you return to standing position.
  • Still standing, slowly lower the water bottles down to your chest and then down to your sides by extending your arms.
  • Repeat.
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Barbell Bench Press
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Barbell Bench Press
4 sets
15 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
P.O. Use set one as a warm-up set, and then start trying to find your working weight for 15 reps. Be safe here!
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Position yourself with your back down on a flat bench placing the hands up on the bar using an underhand grip slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  2. After taking a deep breath in, extend the elbows and lift the bar up off the rack until elbows are extended but not locked. Pause for a brief movement as you fully extend your breath.
  3. Lower the weight directly down to the chest as you breath inwards, keeping the movement pattern slow and steady.
  4. Once just above the chest, pause, and then press directly up again, exhaling your breath.
  5. Continue until all reps are completed and then re-rack the barbell.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Lie on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Start by holding the dumbbells slightly wider than shoulder width apart above your shoulders. Your palms should be facing forward.
  3. Slowly bend your elbows until they are at a 90 degree angle and your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. Push the weights up by straightening your arms.
  5. As you push the weights up, move your arms in an arc to bring the dumbbells together, until they meet over the center of your chest. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Lower the dumbbells by slowly bending your elbows back to 90 degrees.
  7. Continue lowering your arms until they are a little lower than parallel to the floor. (Your elbows should be pointing slightly towards the floor and you should feel a stretch in your chest muscles and shoulders.)
  8. Repeat

Be sure to concentrate on a balanced movement when lifting the dumbbells. Use both arms equally spaced and moving at the same speed.

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. Sit on the seat with your upper chest just above the horizontal handles.
  2. Push the foot lever until you are able to grasp the lever.
  3. Gras the handles using a wide overhand grip and place your elbows out to the sides just below your shoulders.
  4. Release the foot lever and press the hand lever out until your arms are fully extended.
  5. Return the weight until your chest muscles are slightly stretched.
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.
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Barbell Shoulder Press
Next
Barbell Shoulder Press
4 sets
15 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
P.O. Use set one as a warm-up set, and then start trying to find your working weight for 15 reps. Be safe here!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Triceps, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Place a bench with a back support inside a squat rack and set up a barbell at a height that is just above your head.
  2. Grip the barbell with an overhand grip.
  3. Space your hands out so that your elbows are bent at 90 degrees.
  4. Lift the bar to around shoulder level by extending your arms.  This is the start position.
  5. Inhaling, lower the bar  to your shoulders slowly.
  6. Hold for a count of one while squeezing your shoulder muscles.
  7. Push the barbell back to the start position as you exhaling as you do so..
  8. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

This exercise can also be performed standing.

Rest
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Superset A - Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises, Double Arm Tricep Kickbacks
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Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises
A
3 sets
45
Superset A • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Use last week's weight, or more!
Primary muscle group(s):
Neck & Upper Traps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced.
  2. Begin by lifting the dumbbells in front of you. Keep the abdominals contracted as you raise the dumbbells. Feel the contraction in the shoulder muscles.
  3. Once the dumbbells reach shoulder height, pause and slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
  1. Stand straight holding a water bottle in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Hold the water bottles in front of your thighs with your palms of the facing your thighs. Keep your arms fully extended. This is the start position.
  3. Raise the left water bottle out and upwards, while keeping a slight bend in your elbow. Your palms must always face down for this exercise.
  4. Continue raising the water bottle until your arm is a little above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you are raising the water bottle.
  5. Pause for a count of one.
  6. Inhale and slowly lower the water bottle to the start position.
  7. As you lower the left water bottle, begin to lift the right water bottle, duplicating the movement.
  8. When both water bottles have been raised and lowered in a cycle, that is one repetition.
  9. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
  1. Holding the handle of a resistance band in each hand, step on the middle of the band with both feet. Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back.
  2. Begin by lifting your hands straight up in front of you with an overhand grip. Be sure to keep a slight bend in the elbows at all times.
  3. Pause at the top to feel the contraction then slowly lower the bands to the starting position.
Double Arm Tricep Kickbacks
A
3 sets
45
60 sec rest
Superset A • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Focus on mastering these!
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced. Bend at the hips while keeping your back completely flat.
  2. Once your upper body is parallel with the floor, bring your upper arms to your sides. Begin by pushing the dumbbells back and behind you.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement and feel the contraction in your triceps. Slowly lower the dumbbells and begin again.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Sit on a bench with back support.
  2. Grip a dumbbell at one end using both hands. Your palms should be facing inward.
  3. Hold the dumbbell overhead with your arms fully extended.  This is the the start position.
  4. Keep your upper arms close to your head (biceps roughly level with your temples) and near to 90degrees to the floor.
  5. Moving only your forearms, lower the dumbbell in a smooth arc behind your head until your forearms and biceps touch. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Return to the start position by using the triceps to extend your arm and raise the dumbbell. Exhale as you do this.
  7. Repeat.

This exercise can be performed standing. However, it places an extra strain on your back so is not recommended for people with lower back problems. You can also perform this exercise using an EZ bar or straight bar with a close grip behind your head, palms facing forward.

Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
  1. Attach a resistance band to a door frame or other stable surface. Grab the handles of the band and walk backward until the slack tightens.
  2. Bend slightly at the knees and forward at the hips. Maintain a flat back throughout.
  3. Bring your upper arms up and tight to your side. From here, you will pull the band back using the forearms only. The contraction will be felt exclusively in the triceps.
  4. Slowly return to the starting position and begin again.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Holding a pair of water bottles with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced. Bend at the hips while keeping your back completely flat.
  2. Once your upper body is parallel with the floor, bring your upper arms to your sides. Begin by pushing the water bottles back and behind you.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement and feel the contraction in your triceps. Slowly lower the water bottles and begin again.
Rest
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Bench Tricep Dips
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Bench Tricep Dips
1 sets
14 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Shoulders
  1. Sit on a chair with your hands either next to your hips or slightly under the hips.
  2. Lift up onto your hands and bring your hips forward.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower your hips down, keeping shoulders down and hips close to the chair.
  4. Push back up but don’t lock your elbows and repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Holding a pair of water bottles with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced. Bend at the hips while keeping your back completely flat.
  2. Once your upper body is parallel with the floor, bring your upper arms to your sides. Begin by pushing the water bottles back and behind you.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement and feel the contraction in your triceps. Slowly lower the water bottles and begin again.
Rest
0:00
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Superset B - Seated Chest Press, Swiss Ball Dumbbell Chest Press
Next
Seated Chest Press
B
3 sets
8 reps
60 sec rest
Superset B • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Sit on the seat with your upper chest just above the horizontal handles.
  2. Push the foot lever until you are able to grasp the lever.
  3. Gras the handles using a wide overhand grip and place your elbows out to the sides just below your shoulders.
  4. Release the foot lever and press the hand lever out until your arms are fully extended.
  5. Return the weight until your chest muscles are slightly stretched.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Lie on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Start by holding the dumbbells slightly wider than shoulder width apart above your shoulders. Your palms should be facing forward.
  3. Slowly bend your elbows until they are at a 90 degree angle and your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. Push the weights up by straightening your arms.
  5. As you push the weights up, move your arms in an arc to bring the dumbbells together, until they meet over the center of your chest. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Lower the dumbbells by slowly bending your elbows back to 90 degrees.
  7. Continue lowering your arms until they are a little lower than parallel to the floor. (Your elbows should be pointing slightly towards the floor and you should feel a stretch in your chest muscles and shoulders.)
  8. Repeat

Be sure to concentrate on a balanced movement when lifting the dumbbells. Use both arms equally spaced and moving at the same speed.

Swiss Ball Dumbbell Chest Press
B
3 sets
8 reps
60 sec rest
Superset B • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
The chest fly machine lol
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Triceps
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders
  • Carefully sit on a stability ball while holding a pair of dumbbells.
  • Slowly walk your legs forward while you lie back on the ball. Only your upper back and shoulders should be on the ball.
  • Keep a tight core as you bring your arms out to the sides, holding the dumbbells in a horizontal position.
  • Slowly, press the dumbbells straight up but do not lock out your elbow.
  • Pause and return to the starting point.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Lie on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Start by holding the dumbbells slightly wider than shoulder width apart above your shoulders. Your palms should be facing forward.
  3. Slowly bend your elbows until they are at a 90 degree angle and your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. Push the weights up by straightening your arms.
  5. As you push the weights up, move your arms in an arc to bring the dumbbells together, until they meet over the center of your chest. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Lower the dumbbells by slowly bending your elbows back to 90 degrees.
  7. Continue lowering your arms until they are a little lower than parallel to the floor. (Your elbows should be pointing slightly towards the floor and you should feel a stretch in your chest muscles and shoulders.)
  8. Repeat

Be sure to concentrate on a balanced movement when lifting the dumbbells. Use both arms equally spaced and moving at the same speed.

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. Adjust the height of the pulley lever to be at shoulder height. Place yourself in the center of the pulley machine while holding the handle of each side. Brace your abdominals and take a step forward. Bring your arms up to shoulder height.
  2. Begin the movement by pushing the handles forward. Be sure to focus the contraction in your chest muscles.
  3. Once fully extended, pause then slowly release to the starting position.
Bosu Ball Leg Pull-ins
2 sets
45
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Control these and be sure not to go too fast!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Lower Back
  • Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Carefully, sit yourself in the middle of the BOSU Ball and place your hands by your side for balance. Bring your knees towards your chest and hold this position.
  • Slowly, extend your legs out while keeping a slight bend in your knees. Simultaneously, lean back while focusing the contraction on your core. Keep your balance with your elbows and forearms. Pause, hold the contraction, then return to the starting position.
  • Repeat.
Rest
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Bosu Ball Mountain Climbers
Next
Bosu Ball Mountain Climbers
2 sets
45
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Hit these, fast, for 45 seconds!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
  • Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing down. Carefully, place a hand on each side. Take a push-up position. Make sure your core is tight and hips are level.
  • Bring your left knee up and towards your chest. Focus on contracting your core. Return your foot to the ground and repeat on the other side.
  • Continue alternating until the set is finished.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Chest, Shoulders
  1. Place your hands flat on the floor, shoulder width apart.
  2. Extend your torso and legs fully behind you with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
  3. Your body should be in a straight line, with your weight supported on your hands and toes only.
  4. Starting with either leg, flex your knee and hip at the same time to bring your knee up and under your hip. Your other leg should remain fully extended. This is the start position.
  5. Using an explosive movement, reverse the position of your legs, by extending the bent leg back and simultaneously flexing the straight leg until it is in the startposition.
  6. Continue alternating in this manner for the desire amount of time.
Primary muscle group(s):
Obliques
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Assume a push-up position. Core is tight. Back is flat. Hands are underneath the shoulders. Head is in neutral position.
  2. Bring one knee up towards your chest and twist towards the opposing elbow. (Ex: Right knee to left elbow.)
  3. Contract the core and return the leg to the starting position.
  4. Alternate between legs.
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