Do you remember the first Get In The Gym workout I posted a few weeks ago? You probably noticed that one only worked half your body – what about the other half? Today, you can balance out your body with the second part of that workout, cleverly named “Part 2”!
Today’s workout focuses on chest, triceps, shoulders, and core. It’s not quite as straightforward as the first half, with slight variations in each circuit. A little pyramid, dips to failure, and a simple (but effective) core circuit.
For those looking for an extra core challenge, feel free to repeat that 5th circuit 2-3 times!
Alternate these two Get In The Gym workouts to create a complete body plan for the week. Please remember that these workouts are light on the legs to help support a heavy running schedule, so you’ll want to add in those moves depending on your training.
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Questions for you:
- What’s your favorite core move right now?
- Do you plan stretching into your weekly training routine?
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I don’t plan stretching but I do it often.. and am trying to do it even more often!!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..Peanut Flour Chocolate Mousse
When I skip it, it’s more about time (which I know is not a good excuse). I’m surprised you don’t like it, but maybe that’s my dance background talking. ;)
Predictably, I’m terrible about stretching. I need to learn patience!
Another great shoulder move (and a fav right now) is the Arnold press. Super effective and it forces you to keep the core engaged.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Crab Eggs Benedict, Lightened Up
You and me both sister! I have no idea what an Arnold press is, but it sounds hard core. I want to try it. ;)
I have been trying to stretch more! I am loving planks and v-ups for core right now. I love your workouts… keep ‘em coming!
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Thanks Brittany – I’ll keep sharing them for you! ;)
Ugh, I am the WORST about incorporating stretching into my workouts! I usually head to the gym first thing when I wake up so by the time I finish with my workout, I’m STARVING! And let’s face it, food always wins! Lol I’ve been working on my plank hold (6 minutes is my time to beat) but the other day I did some side bends with dumbbells for my obliques and LOVED it!
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Starving or late – those are my two reasons typically. You have an amazing plank hold time, I need to join the competition, but I’d be miserably far behind. :)
I just did your little circuit! My abs are screaming after the last one! Love these short but highly effective plans! Hope you will share more in the future! :-)
That is awesome to hear – glad you liked it! I will share more for sure. :)