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hahaha, i guess it would be easier if you had some idea what you were working with... i have tuesday and friday's avaliable.... really both days anytime after 3 or 4 pm.
i am in fairly good shape, i just need to stay toned, i like to concentrate on my tummy and arms.... but of course the whole body is good too...
i hope this helps, and any suggestions would SO be appreciated!!!
hahaha, i guess it would be easier if you had some idea what you were working with... i have tuesday and friday's avaliable.... really both days anytime after 3 or 4 pm.
i am in fairly good shape, i just need to stay toned, i like to concentrate on my tummy and arms.... but of course the whole body is good too...
i hope this helps, and any suggestions would SO be appreciated!!!
Do you have a gym membership?
If so, I would go with a couple full body exercises to save time. The easiest way is to go with Dead Lifts and Side presses with some AB work afterwards.
And no, Deads are not just for bodybuilders. Deads are the old school strength training tool that ALWAYS works. Go with heavy sets and low reps. 3-5 reps of 3-5 sets. That goes for the presses as well. If you do more reps or sets with this schedule you could put on some mass. If that is not what you want you will tone up nicely with the 3-5 schedule.
For your abs, my favorite ab exercise is a variation of Bruce Lees leg raises.... Lay flat on your back on a bench with your legs hanging off the end. Your butt should be as far to the end of the bench as you can handle. Clasp the bench behind your head for stability. Extend your legs straight out and slowly bring them up above your hips. Now raise your hips up off the bench by trying to touch the ceiling with your toes. Hold at the top for a 2 count then return to the start slowly. When you are returning to the start position you should be going slower than you went up. Don't let gravity do the work for you.
Next, try a variation of the Russian twist. Sit on the floor with your feet flat. Fold your arms (like a genie) and hold them parallel to the floor. Now raise your feet a few inches and twist your right elbow toward your left knee and reverse. Do as many reps as you can stand. These two ab exercises will blast your entire abdominal section especially when coupled with deads and presses.
If you don't have gym access, I can suggest some workouts you can do at home.
If so, I would go with a couple full body exercises to save time. The easiest way is to go with Dead Lifts and Side presses with some AB work afterwards.
And no, Deads are not just for bodybuilders. Deads are the old school strength training tool that ALWAYS works. Go with heavy sets and low reps. 3-5 reps of 3-5 sets. That goes for the presses as well. If you do more reps or sets with this schedule you could put on some mass. If that is not what you want you will tone up nicely with the 3-5 schedule.
For your abs, my favorite ab exercise is a variation of Bruce Lees leg raises.... Lay flat on your back on a bench with your legs hanging off the end. Your butt should be as far to the end of the bench as you can handle. Clasp the bench behind your head for stability. Extend your legs straight out and slowly bring them up above your hips. Now raise your hips up off the bench by trying to touch the ceiling with your toes. Hold at the top for a 2 count then return to the start slowly. When you are returning to the start position you should be going slower than you went up. Don't let gravity do the work for you.
Next, try a variation of the Russian twist. Sit on the floor with your feet flat. Fold your arms (like a genie) and hold them parallel to the floor. Now raise your feet a few inches and twist your right elbow toward your left knee and reverse. Do as many reps as you can stand. These two ab exercises will blast your entire abdominal section especially when coupled with deads and presses.
If you don't have gym access, I can suggest some workouts you can do at home.
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