Muscle Fitness Muscle_Fitness_February_2016 | Page 114

CIRCUIT TRAINING Shoulder Circuit Rounds: 4 EXERCISE REPS TEMPO REST* Side Lateral Raise 8 4010 30 Dumbbell Front Raise 8 4010 30 Seated Bentover Dumbbell Raise 8 4010 30 * In seconds; rest 30 seconds between rounds. “If you’re having trouble adding size to your shoulders, I’d suggest giving this routine a try.” SALADINO SAYS: Bi’s & Tri’s Antagonist Circuit Time: 20 minutes* EXERCISE REPS Barbell Curl 8-10 Close-grip Bench Press 8-10 High-pulley Cable Curl 8-10 Rope Pushdown 8-10 * Take minimal rest between exercises. “If you’re able to keep moving for 20 straight minutes without rest you’ll get a tremendous pump.” SALADINO SAYS: Abs Circuit Rounds: 4-5* EXERCISE REPS Hanging Leg Raise 10 Ab Wheel 10 Landmine 10 Cable Crunch 10 * No rest between exercises; rest 15 seconds between rounds. SALADINO SAYS: “Aim to keep going until you hit the 15- to 20-minute mark.” DUMBBELL FRONT RAISE Metabolic Circuit Rounds: 5* Don’t use momentum by adding a bounce at the bottom of a rep. Instead, execute each rep with your arms straight and elbows fully extended. When the dumbbells reach shoulder height, return them to the start position. EXERCISE REPS Battling Ropes 20 sec. on / 20 sec. off Sled Push 50 yards / 20 sec. off Airdyne Bike 20 sec. on / 20 sec. off Sprint 20 sec. on / 20 sec. off BATTLE ROPES Bear Crawl 20 sec. on / 20 sec. off Hold a rope in each hand and sink into a squat position. Alternate moving one arm to your shoulder