September 2021: Fall Routine Refresh
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Full Body Lift
Squat Queen
STRENGTH
1. Dumbbell front squat
4 x 10-8-6-4
Optional 5th set x10
Rest 2 minutes
Suggested filler: Side plank with single arm band row x 8-12 RL
2A. Dumbbell hip thrust with pause
3 x 8-10
Pause 3-5 seconds
2B. Hand release push-up
3 x 8-10
Rest 30-60 seconds
3A. Lateral banded split squat lifts
2-3 x 6-10 RL
3-5 second holds
3B. TRX inverted rows
2-3 x 10-12
Rest 30-60 seconds
IF TIME FINISHER: 7 minute scorcher
7 minute AMRAP, rest as needed:
- Squat jumps or squat to reach x 10
- Surrender squats x 5RL
- Plank pass x 5 RL
Full Body Lift
Upper Emphasis
STRENGTH
1. Dumbbell bench press
4 x 10-8-6-4
Optional 5th set x10
Rest 2 minutes
Suggested filler: Half kneeling ankle prying + hip flexor stretch
2A. Dumbbell reach and row
3 x 8-10 RL
2B. Goblet pause squat
3 x 8-10
Pause 3-5 seconds
Rest 30-60 seconds
3A. Single arm overhead dumbbell press
2-3 x 8-10 RL
3B. Side lunge to hammer curl
2-3 x 10-12
3C. Hollow body hold with band pull apart
Rest 60 seconds
IF TIME FINISHER: Shoulder Time
4x: 60 seconds each, 45 seconds each, 30 seconds each, 15 seconds each
- Dumbbell push press
Dumbbell upright row
Dumbbell rear fly
Full Body Lift
Sneaks Up
STRENGTH
1. Dumbbell overhead press
4 x 10-8-6-4
Optional 5th set x10
Rest 2 minutes
Suggested filler: Tactical frog
2A. Elevated dumbbell sumo squat
3 x 8-10
2B. Band assisted chin-up
3 x 8-10
Rest 30-60 seconds
3A. Offset dumbbell single leg deadlift
2-3 x 8-10 RL
3B. Seated band pause row
2-3 x 10-15
3-5 second pause
Rest 30-60 seconds
4. Band hamstring curls
2-3 x 10-20
Rest 60 seconds
IF TIME FINISHER: Seated But Heated
2x through, 30 reps each:
Seated band abduction leaning back
Seated band abudction upright
Seated band abduction leaning forward
Weekend Warrior
Ball Buster
Cash In 2-3x:
- Glute bridge x 10-15
- Glute bridge hold x 10
EMOM Set #1 3-5x:
- Side shuffle to ball slam x 8-10
- Step throughs x 5 RL
EMOM Set #2 3-5x:
- Ball toss and squat x 10-15
- Curtsy lunge x 5 RL
Cash Out 2-3x:
- RKC plank x 20 second hold
Bonus Cardio
Arms + Abs Attack
4x through, 45 seconds each move, rest as needed:
- Push-up to knee drive
- Triceps dip to toe tap
- Sit through
- Standing elbow to knee with 4 cross jabs
- Burpee to plank tap
- Tap back to chest fly
Bonus Core
Glide Away
Tabata: 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, alternating between the 2 moves for 4, 6, or 8 minutes.
- Glider plank jacks
- Glider pike ups
Additional Resources
RECOMMENDED READING:
Atomic Habits by James Clear