Archive for December, 2009

Advanced Workout - 6 Days per Week

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Schedule

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

 

Workout #1

Workout #2

Workout #1

Workout #2

Workout #1

Workout #2

Schedule Explanation: This workout program is done on the same days of each week on the schedule shown above. The blank days are OFF days.


Workout #1

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Bench Press - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Incline Bench Press - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Behing The Neck Press - 6-8 Reps

 

 

 

Side Lateral Raise - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Reverse Lateral Raise - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Tricep Pulldown - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Lying Tricep Extension - 10 Reps

 

 

 

DB Kickback - 10 Reps

 

 

 

EZ Bar Curl - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Straight Bar Curl - 8 Reps

 

 

 

DB Curl - 8 Reps

 

 

 

Situp - 20-25 Reps

 

 

 

Knee Raise - 20-25 Reps

 

 

 

Workout #2

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Pulldown To Front - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Seated Rows - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Pulldowns To Rear - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Stiff Leg Deadlifts - 8 Reps

 

 

 

Squats - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Leg Extensions - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Hamstring Curls - 8-10 Reps

 

 

 

Calf Raise - 10-12 Reps

 

 

 

Situp - 20-25 Reps

 

 

 

Knee Raise - 20-25 Reps

 

 

 

3500 Calorie Meal Plan

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Sample 3500 Calorie Meal Plan

This meal plan is geared toward someone looking to put on muscle/gain weight.

BreakfastCinnamon
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup yogurt
½ cup applesauce
1 cup blueberries
12 almonds
½ cup orange juice

Mid morning meal

1 cup strawberries
1 cup low fat yogurt
1 scoop (2oz) vanilla protein powder
1 cup 1% milk
1 cup orange juice

Lunch
Lean Roast Beef Sub

6 ” whole wheat bun
4 ounces lean roast beef
1 cup lettuce
1 tomato cut into slices
½ oz low fat cheddar cheese
2 tbsp mustard

Mid afternoon meal1 whole wheat bagel
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup strawberriesPost workout meal
Power Drink

1 scoop protein powder (2oz)
1 cup orange juice
1 medium banana
1 cup 1% milk
½ tbsp honey

Dinner
Chicken and Herbs

4 ounces skinless/boneless chicken breast
Dash of lemon and herb seasoning
2 tbsp chopped onion
1 oz egg whites
2/3 cup brown rice (cooked)
1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup green pepper

2500 Calorie Meal Plan

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Sample 2,500 calorie per day meal plan

This meal plan would be appropriate for the average male trying to make slow gains in lean muscle. 

 

Breakfast

 

½ cup bran flakes
1 cup 1% milk
1 medium peach
1 whole wheat toast
1 tbsp peanut butter

Mid morning meal

½ cup strawberries
½ cup low fat yogurt
1 scoop (2oz) vanilla protein powder
1 cup 1% milk
½ cup orange juice

Lunch
Peach Chicken and Rice

2 oz skinless chicken breast
½ can sliced peaches
½ tsp of cornstarch
½ tsp peeled and grated ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup water chestnuts
½ cup rice (uncooked)
½ cup snow peas
½ tsp extra virgin olive oil

 

Mid afternoon meal

 

3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese
½ can (4oz) can peaches- sliced
1 English muffin
1 tbsp peanut butter

Post workout meal
Power Drink

1 scoop protein powder (2oz)
1 cup orange juice
1 medium banana
1 cup 1% milk
½ tbsp honey

Dinner
Chicken Teriyaki

4 oz skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tsp cornstarch
1/3 tsp ginger
½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cup small broccoli florets
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts
1/4 cup rice (cooked)

Abdominal Exercises

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Abdominal Exercises

 

There are several exercises you can do for abs. Many of the people I work with don’t realize that most abdominal exercises are either ineffective or not needed. To set the record straight on which work and which don’t, I have listed five noteworthy abdominal exercises.

Crunches

Most already know how to perform this upper abdominal target exercise. It’s basic, yet highly effective. Perform crunches by lying on a flat surface with your hands either across your chest or behind your head. Contract your abs. Hold for 2 seconds, then return to the starting position. Crunches should be performed in a continuous and controlled fashion.

Side Crunches

Side Crunches are basically the same as regular crunches, except the main focus is on the oblique muscles (love handles). The same technique applies, only your crunching to either side of your abs. You should feel the burn of the sides of your abs.

Lying Leg Lifts

This exercise targets the lower abs. Use the same position as crunches. Lying flat on your back, lift your legs 6 - 12 inches off of the ground. Perform repeatedly until you feel the burn in your lower abs.

Tip: Place your hand under your buttocks when performing lying leg lifts. It adds leverage and helps you get your feet elevated. It works!

Hanging Leg Raises

This exercise is another good lower ab target. It’s a little more of an advanced exercise because it requires a strong back, shoulders, and chest (secondary muscles) to prevent swinging on the bar. Start hanging from a bar with your feet dangling freely. Pull them toward your chest in a slow and controlled manner. Repeat until you feel the burn. This exercise may be hard at first, but if you can master the technique, you can get awesome results!

V-Crunches

The V-crunch is best when performed on a flat bench. It’s another lower ab target. It’s almost like lying leg lifts except your chest is at a 45 degree angle starting out. Sit at the edge of a bench and reach back just enough to support yourself from completely lying on the bench. Once you’re stabilized, bring your knees toward your chest. You basically want to create a V motion when you perform them. For example, one end of the V is your head, the other is your knee. The base of the V would be your abs.

Weight loss diet for women

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

This is a sample of the type of foods that would constitute a healthy diet which would allow an individual to maintain muscle while losing body fat.  For best results the calories would need to be adjusted to meet the needs of each individual.

 

Sample Weightloss Diet For Women
Meal 1 (7 AM)
1/2 cup of dry oats mixed with water
1/2 cup of egg beaters

Meal 2 (9 AM)
Meal replacement like BioRhythm Whole Gains mixed with water

Meal 3 (12 Noon)
1/2 cup of brown rice, or medium sized baked potato, or 1 cup of oatmeal
2 cups of green beans, broccoli or any other desired vegetable
6 ounces of chicken, turkey, or lean fish

Meal 4 (3 PM)
Same as Meal 2

Meal 5 (6 PM) 1/2 cup of brown rice, or medium sized baked potato, or 1 cup of oatmeal
2 cups of green beans, broccoli or any other desired vegetable
6 ounces of chicken, turkey, or lean fish

Meal 6 (8 PM)
Same as Meal 2

Advanced Workout

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

4 Day Advanced Workout


Schedule

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

 

Workout #1

Workout #2

 

Workout #1

Workout #2

 

Schedule Explanation: This workout program is done on the same days of each week on the schedule shown above. The blank days are OFF days.


Workout #1

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Squats - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Sissy Squats - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Leg Extensions - 12-15 Reps

 

 

 

Stiff Leg Deadlifts - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Leg Curls - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Standing Calf Raise - 12-20 Reps

 

 

 

Seated Calf Raise - 12-20 Reps

 

 

 

Bench Press - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Incline Barbell Or DB Press - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Decline DB Press - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Incline Flyes - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Skull Crushers - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Overhead Tricep Extensions - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Cable Rope Tricep Extension - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Workout #2

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Behind The Neck Pulldown - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Low Pulley Row - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Front Lat Pull Up - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Stiff Arm Pulldowns - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Behind Neck Military Press - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Lateral Raise - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Upright Row - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Barbell Curls - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Incline DB Curls - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Concentration Curls - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

Workout for increasing Power

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

 Straight Powerlifting Workout


Schedule

 

 SUNDAY  MONDAY  TUESDAY  WEDNESDAY  THURSDAY  FRIDAY  SATURDAY
  Workout #1   Workout #2   Workout #3 Workout #4

Schedule Explanation: This workout program is done on the same days of each week on the schedule shown above. The blank days are OFF days.

 


 

Workout #1

EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Set #4 Set #5
Bench Press - 2-3 Reps          
Cable Rows - 6-8 Reps          
Flat DB Press - 4-6 Reps          
Dips - 6-8 Reps          

Workout #2

EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Set #4 Set #5 Set #6
Squat - 1-3 Reps            
Leg Curls - 6-8 Reps            
Leg Extensions - 6-8 Reps            
Standing Calf Raises - 16-20 Reps            

Workout #3

EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Set #4
Close Grip Bench - 10-12 Reps        
DB Front Shoulder Raises - 10-12 Reps        
Incline Bench Press - 10-12 Reps        
DB Shoulder Press - 8-10 Reps        
Skull Crushers - 6-8 Reps        

Workout #4

EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Set #4 Set #5 Set #6
Deadlift - 6-8 Reps            
Leg Curls - 10-12 Reps            
Lunges - 6-8 Reps            
Lat Pulldowns - 8-10 Reps            
Standing Calf Raises - 16-20 Reps            

Strength Building Workout

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Strength Building Workout


Schedule

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

 

Workout #1

 

Workout #2

 

Workout #3

 

Schedule Explanation: This workout program is done on the same days of each week on the schedule shown above. The blank days are OFF days.


Workout #1

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Bench Press - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Concentrated Bicep Curls - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Tricep Extensions - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Shoulder Raises - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Quad Extensions - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Hamstring Curls - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Calf Raises - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Squats - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Workout #2

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Bench Press - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Standing Bicep Curls - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Tricep Curls - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Seated Dumb Bell Press - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Quad Extensions - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Hamstring Curls - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Calf Raises - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Squats - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Workout #3

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Bench Press - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Bicep Curls Standing Or Concentrated - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Tricep Extensions - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Shoulder Raises - 10 Reps

 

 

 

Quad Extensions - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Hamstring Curls - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Calf Raises - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Squats - 15 Reps

 

 

 

Maximum Growth Workout

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Maximum Growth Workout


Schedule

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

 

Workout #1

 

Workout #2

 

 

Workout #3

Schedule Explanation: This workout program is done on the same days of each week on the schedule shown above. The blank days are OFF days.


Workout #1

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Set #4

Set #5

Squats - 5-6 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

Stiff Leg Deadlift - 5-6 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

Calf Raises - 10 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

Leg Extensions - 10 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

Workout #2

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Set #4

Set #5

Dips - 5 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

Bench Or Narrow Bench - 5 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

BB Press - 5 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

Skull Crushers - 10 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

Workout #3

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Set #4

Set #5

Chins - 5 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

BB Rows - 5 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

DB Rows To Hip - 5 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

Shrugs - 5-7 Reps

 

 

 

 

 

Muscle Growth Workout

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Workout for Muscle Growth


Schedule

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Workout #2

 

Workout #3

 

 

Workout #1

 

Schedule Explanation: This workout program is done on the same days of each week on the schedule shown above. The blank days are OFF days.


Workout #1

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Set #4

Barbell Deadlift - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Chin-ups - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Hammer Strength Seated Row - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Dips - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Smith Close-grip Bench Press - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Barbell Curl - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Dumbell Hammer Curl - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Workout #2

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Set #4

Barbell Squat - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Dumbell Lunge - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Leg Extension - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Stiff-legged Deadlift - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Leg Curl - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Ab Crunch - 15-25 Reps

 

 

 

 

Oblique Crunch - 15-25 Reps

 

 

 

 

Workout #3

EXERCISE

Set #1

Set #2

Set #3

Set #4

Dumbell Bench Press - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Incline Dumbell Fly - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Hammer Strength Wide-Chest Press - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Dumbell Overhead Press - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Barbell Upright Row - 6-10 Reps

 

 

 

 

Seated Calve Raise - 8-12 Reps

 

 

 

 

Seated Tibilais Raise - 8-12 Reps