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Short Circuits Part. 1: Shoulders
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Training Articles
By Mike Berg
| Oct 13, 2008
Do you want to maximize your size and definition, but don't have the
luxury to spend hours training? Use any of these three powerful
20-minute circuit-training workouts when time is of the essence.
Oftentimes, the hours in our lives
just don't add up the way we'd like. Figure an hour to get ready in the
morning, about 10 at work, a 60-minute commute each way, an hour for
dinner, two to watch the game, three hours of quality time with the
family at night '¦ add seven hours of shut-eye, and you're at about '¦
well, 26 hours to pack into a 24-hour day. And you didn't even figure
in a workout yet!
You may think you have to compromise your
muscle-building results
when you only have an extremely limited amount of time to train every
day. But the good news is, you don't '" and we've designed the routines
to prove it, starting with shoulders in this first of a series of
exclusive
ProSource articles.
The first two workouts below are built for either home or gym use,
while the third incorporates a selection of high-tech equipment at your
disposal at a typical health club. To complete the routines in 20
minutes, employ a
two-seconds-up/one-second-squeeze-at-the-top/three-seconds-down cadence
for every rep, and rest no more than 30 seconds between circuits.
Within
circuits, the only break between each exercise is the time it takes to switch positions and/or weights for the next movement.
With these plans in hand, you can squeeze your lifting into almost any schedule '" no matter how crazy it may be.
Workout Circuit #1: Dumbbells
|
Exercise |
Reps |
| Bent-Over Dumbbell Lateral Raise |
15, 12, 10 |
| Dumbbell Lateral Raise |
15, 12, 10 |
| Dumbbell Front Raise |
15, 12, 10 |
| Standing Dumbbell Press |
12, 10, 8 |
| Dumbbell Upright Row |
12, 10, 8 |
Instructions:
Repeat the circuit three times through. The math: 171 total reps at 6
seconds per rep = 1,026 seconds, or about 17 minutes; plus 30 seconds
rest between the first and second circuit and second and third circuit,
totals 18 minutes, leaving 2 minutes for switching from exercise to
exercise within the circuits.
Note:
If you're at home, switching out dumbbells may take a little longer if
you have the collared adjustable versions where you have to switch
plates on and off, but on the first three exercises at least, you
likely can use the same weight and still be adequately challenged. If
you have two sets of adjustable dumbbells, you can set one pair up for
the first three exercises, and another for the latter two.
Workout #2: Dumbbells and Barbells
|
Exercise |
Reps |
| Seated Dumbbell Press |
15, 12, 10, 8 |
| Standing Barbell Press |
10, 10, 8, 8 |
| Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise |
12, 12, 10, 8 |
| Seated Bent-Over Dumbbell Lateral Raise |
12, 12, 10, 8 |
Instructions: Repeat the circuit three times through. For your first set of seated dumbbell presses, use a very light weight for a warm up.
The math:
165 total reps at 6 seconds per rep = 990 seconds, or 16 and a half
minutes; plus 30 seconds rest between the first and second, second and
third and third and fourth circuits, totals about 18 minutes, leaving 2
minutes for switching from exercise to exercise within the circuits.
Note:
In a gym, use a power rack for the standing barbell press, so you can
take it off the racks and be in position to press. At home, you'll need
to add a power move off of the floor, bending your knees and lifting
the bar to your hips deadlift style, then cleaning it to your shoulders
to get into position to do your pressing repetitions.
Workout #3: Machines
|
Exercise |
Reps |
| Seated Machine Lateral Raises |
15, 12, 10, 8 |
| Seated Machine Press |
10, 10, 8, 8 |
| Reverse-Pec Deck Flye |
12, 12, 10, 8 |
Reverse Cable Crossover
Repeat the circuit three times through. |
12, 12, 10, 8 |
The math:
165 total reps at 6 seconds per rep = 990 seconds, or 16 and a half
minutes; plus 30 seconds rest between the first and second, second and
third and third and fourth circuits, totals about 18 minutes, leaving 2
minutes for switching from exercise to exercise within the circuits.
Special Instructions:
Because you're using machines and can switch weight effortlessly from
set to set, take advantage by pushing yourself '" select challenging
weights, and if you fail mid-set, simply drop the weight by 10% or so
and complete the prescribed reps. Choosing heavy enough weights to
start each set that you
need to drop mid-set will add an extra dimension of intensity to your session.
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