Descending Ladders
Start with 21 reps of each, then 18, 15, etc. Go down by 3 reps. Once you've finished the first ladder. Rest 2 min and move on to the second.
Ladder 1:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3
Hand Release Pushups
Squat Jumps
Ladder 2:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3
(Feet Elevated) Pike Pushups
V-Ups
10 Rounds
This workout has 2 circuits, 10 min each. The target for each circuit is to complete 10 rounds in the 10 minutes. This means you gotta hustle!
Circuit 1) 10 min, as many rounds as possible:
5 Pike Pushups
10 Squat Jumps
Run 20 meters out and back
Rest 30 sec (this is mandatory)
Repeat
- After 10 min, rest 3 min, then
Circuit 2) 10 min, as many rounds as possible:
5 Burpees
10 Jumping Lunges
Run 20 meters out and back
Rest 30 sec
Repeat
5 Rounds
Mark off a distance of about 100 yards. If you can't get outside, sub in 100 mountain climbers total.
20 Pushups
20 Squats
Run 100 yards out and back
20 Situps
20 Lunges total
Run 100 yards out and back
Take it Slow
We're slowing things down for this one, focusing on proper range of motion and muscle recruitment. Perform each exercise in a slow and controlled manner (2 second push, 1 second pause, 2 second lower). Make sure you're activating the correct muscles for each exercise.
30 seconds each, rest 1 min at the end, 5 rounds.
Pushups
Situps
Squats
Pike Pushups
Leg Raises
Sumo Squats
RDL Right
RDL Left
- rest, repeat
Pyramids!
Finish all the reps of Pyramid A, then rest 2 min and move to Pyramid B
A)
4 reps each, then 8, 12, 16, 12, 8, 4
Pike Pushups
V-Ups
Lunges x2
B)
4 reps each, then 8, 12, 16, 12, 8, 4
Burpees
Sprinter Situps
Speed Skaters x2
Strength and Power!
This workout is broken into 2 parts: A and B. Go through both without resting. A is your strength component. Focus on controlled reps. B is the Power section. Focus on quick, dynamic movements.
A)
10 Pushups
10 Squats
10 Lunges each leg
B)
10 Burpees
10 Squat Jumps
10 Jumping Lunges each leg
- rest 1 min -
Repeat for 5 Rounds
Finish with:
1 Minute of Plank
1 Minute of Situps
45 Seconds of Plank
45 Second of Leg Raises
30 Seconds of Plank
30 Seconds of V-Ups
Countdown
Start with 12 reps each, then 11, 10, 9, 8, 7....1
Pushups
Situps
Squats
Leg Raises
Lunges (ea leg)
Burpees
(after each round, run 50 meters out and back -OR- 25 Jump Rope -OR- 25 Jumping Jacks)
10-10-10
10 Burpees
10 Squats
10 Situps
Repeat for 15 minutes. Go as fast as you can!
Advanced - shoot for 12-15 rounds
Intermediate - shoot for 8-11 rounds
Beginner - shoot for 5-7 rounds
Every Minute on the Minute
Every minute, do the reps of the primary exercise, then finish the minute with as many reps as possible of the secondary exercise.
Minute 1: 10 Pushups -> Mountain Climbers
Minute 2: 10 Lunges ea -> Jump Squats
Minute 3: 10 Leg Raises -> Russian Twists
Minute 4: 6 Burpees -> Sprint Touches
Minute 5: Rest
Repeat 4 times intermediate, 5 times advanced
Sprint Intervals!
Make sure you warm up effectively before jumping into this one. Run about 3 min, followed by 30 sec each of:
High Knees
Butt Kicks
Side Shuffle (Right and Left)
Carioca (Right and Left)
Skips
Then 10 meter sprints. Perform 10 runs, increasing pace with each one until you finish at a full sprint.
Workout:
Find a hill for this one. Mark off a distance of about 40 yards. Sprint hard up the hill and walk back down. Repeat for 12-15 rounds of until you can't maintain your pace running up the hill.