Thursday, August 4, 2011

Sample Weekly Workout

I have recently begun training with a friend who is sharing her tips from IFBB champ, Nicole Wilkins.
Here's an example of what a weekly workout looks like: (courtesy of bodybuilding.com)


Terms to know:
Triset - Three exercises are performed consecutively without any rest.
Giant set- Four or more exercises are performed consecutively without any rest.


Day 1: Shoulders
  • Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 10 reps
  • One-Arm Cable Lateral Raise: 3 sets of 10-15 reps
  • Upright Barbell Row: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Plate (35 lb) Front Raise: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Rear Delt Raise: 3 sets of 10-15 reps



Day 2: Chest/Arms
Tri-set:
  • Dumbbell Incline Chest Press: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Standing Dumbbell Curl: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Seated Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension: 3 sets of 15 reps
Tri-set:
  • Standing Cable Flyes: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Cable Straight-Bar Curl: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Cable Rope Pushdown: 3 sets of 15 reps
Tri-set:
  • Pushups: 3 sets to failure
  • Machine Preacher Curl: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Bench Triceps Dip: 3 sets of 15 reps



Day 3: Legs
  • Box Jump: 3 sets of 1 min (30 sec rest)
  • Bench Step-up (holding 15 lb dumbbells): 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Leg Presses (one leg at a time): 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Switch Split Jumps on each leg: 3 sets of 20 reps, 30 sec rest
  • Leg Extension: 3 sets of 20 reps
  • Lying Leg Curl: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Stiff-Legged Deadlift: 3 sets of 15 reps



Day 4: Back
  • Wide-grip Pull-up (unassisted): 3 sets of 10 reps
  • Seated Close-Grip Cable Row: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Lat Pulldown: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Bent Over Barbell Row: 3 sets of 15 reps
  • Pullover With Straight Bar: 3 sets of 15 reps



Day 5: Light Shoulder Circuit
Giant set:
  • Military Press: 4 sets of 20 reps
  • Upright Barbell Row: 4 sets of 20 reps
  • Dumbbell Lateral Raise: 4 sets of 20 reps
  • Standing Rear Delt Dumbbell Flyes: 4 sets of 20 reps



Days 6 and 7: Rest
Cardio is done daily, 6 days a week, and usually involves one of the following: interval sprints, intervals on the elliptical, or interval cycling for 30-45 minutes post-strength training workout. 

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