As listed in the
weight training guide this program will involve a light warm up followed by another 3 sets per major muscle group, along with some work on the smaller muscles as well. The four set routine may involve increases in resistance. The first set is considered a warm up set using a light weight of around 15-20 repetitions. The second set is a build up set using a moderate weight for around 12-15 repetitions. The 3rd and 4th set are the harder sets using a moderately solid weight for around 10-12 repetitions. The intermediate routine is also conducted 2 or 3 time per week and may look like this.
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Warm up: Cardio 5-10 minutes easy.
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Legs: Squats (set 1) 15-20 reps (2) 12-15 reps (3) 10-12 (4) 10-12.
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Chest: Bench Press (set 1) 15-20 reps (2) 12-15 reps (3) 10-12 (4) 10-12.
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Back: Lat Pulldown (set 1) 15-20 reps (2) 12-15 reps (3) 10-12 (4) 10-12.
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Seated Row: (set 1) 12-15 reps (2) 10-12 (3) 10-12.
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Biceps: Bicep curls (set 1) 12-15 reps (2) 10-12 (3) 10-12.
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Shoulders: Shoulder press (set 1) 15-20 reps (2) 12-15 reps (3) 10-12 (4) 10-12.
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Triceps: Tri pushdowns (set 1) 12-15 reps (2) 10-12 (3) 10-12.
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Abdominals: Crunches 3 sets of 25 reps
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Lower Back: Fit ball 3 sets of 10-12 reps slow and controlled
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Stretch: Whole body - Passive.
This session is based on standard equipment within the gym. If applying this routine at home you should get a personal trainer in for a session or two to modify it to the equipment you have.