Showing posts with label Arms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arms. Show all posts

Monday, June 4, 2012

Feeling Fierce Workout











O. My. GOD!  I haven't posted on my blog in awhile! Did you miss me? Did you miss my workouts?  I've been creating new ones on my hiatus so you're in for a treat.  I won't bore you with what I've been up to, cause more than likely if you are following my blog you're following me on Fit Chick's facebook page. It's great to be back, and I promise you, I'll be kicking your butt with my workouts more frequently.  Let's get to it!! WHOOP!

This workout will be done for 5 rounds for time. For time means you'll time yourself to see how long it takes you to complete this workout. It's not about speed though! Don't sacrifice proper form for speed. Remember  quality over quantity. All you'll need for this workout is weights,  a water bottle ( for sips throughout the workout), and bad assery! lol! ;)  I suggest scaling down your usual heavy lifting.  You'll be doing shoulder presses and bicep curls 20reps for each round, and since it's five rounds  I don't think I'll be doing 35lb shoulder presses for 20 reps and 5 rounds I'm just sayin'. However, if you can handle it --have at it...but still I don't recommend it!  I worry! As usual I will provide video's on how to execute these exercises properly--cause I care! *wink* and *smiles*  Bring that Fit Chick Fierce-ness! ;)

Warm up before you workout get those muscles nice and toasty. Start your stop watch and begin!

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THE WORKOUT:  5 rounds for time!
Squat to shoulder press 20 reps

Low Jacks (Squat Jacks) 20 reps

Mason Twists w/ weight 20 reps

Mountain Climbers 30 reps

Lunge w/ bicep curl 20 reps



HOW TO PERFORM EXERCISES:


Squat to shoulder press


Squat Jacks


Mason Twists


Mountain Climbers

Lunge with bicep curls
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Monday, January 9, 2012

Bicep, Triceps, and Shoulders. Oh My!

I'm sharing my brand spanking new arm workout with you today! Why? Because I love you. I really do. *smile*  This workout is awesome!( I say that about all my workouts don't I? haha!)  On strength training days, I usually do HIIT with it. I would suggest you do the Go Hard Or Go Home workout before or after you do this arm regimen, do 5 rounds of the Go hard or Go Home workout , coupled with this arm workout, it will send your fat burn into overdrive! 
 I love, love, love lifting weights. Why? Because, it's the best way to burn fat, and sculpt your body. You want some banging curves? Lift weights! You want lean sexy arms? Do this workout 2-3x's a week! Don't be afraid to lift heavy! The heavier you lift the more fat you'll burn. Don't worry you will not look like a man. You don't have the testosterone to look like that. I overheard a trainer at the YMCA say to a female client: " lift like a man, look like a goddess." So, put down those 5 lb dumbbells honey! Stop lifting like a girl!  If you can curl 5's for more than 10-12 reps, without feeling the burn, time to move up to a heavier weight.  Weight lifting doesn't just build muscle, it burns fat and rev's up your metabolism. Next time you’re in the gym, safely and gradually up your resistance just a little. Then continue challenging yourself in the workouts to follow to see what you’re capable of. You will surprise yourself with your new found strength.
Copy this workout into your notebook, so you won't forget. I'll include video's on how to properly perform each exercise after the breakdown.  Enjoy the workout, and get strong fit chicks! Go to the gym and punch this workout in the face! GET SOME!

TIPS

* Do each exercise 3 times each for 10 reps
*You can do this workout in a  tri-super set
*Choose your weight wisely and honestly.
*Rest between exercises, if you are a beginner rest 90 seconds; as you progress 30 seconds is fine.
*You are supposed to be at failure at the 10th  rep. Don’t just go out and do 10 repetitions of any weight and stop when you do the 10th rep, even if you could have done more. What’s the point in that? When lifting, you need to choose a weight heavy enough that it forces you to failure at the tenth repetition.
*Sip water throughout your workout
*Form is very important,  Do everything slowly, controlling your motions with the muscles you are working, rather than letting momentum or gravity take control.
*Warm-up and stretch before you hit the weights, stretch after your done.

Biceps
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  • Bicep Curls
  • Hammer Curls
  • Preacher Curls
  • Isolated Bicep Curls
Triceps
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  • Tricep pull downs
  • Tricep Kick Back
  • Skull Crushers
  • Single Cable Tricep Pull downs

Shoulders
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  • Military Press
  • Front Raise
  • Lateral Raise
  • Arnold Press