Saturday, July 9, 2016

Gym Routine

Routine I follow for strengthening & getting prepared for 10K & HM runs. Run or do gym workout for 5-6 days in a week and take minimum one day break in between. 

Day 1: 15-20 minutes cardio, Chest, Triceps & Abs
  • Cardio
    • 15-20 minutes run in treadmill (3% or more inclined) or Cross Trainer (resistance level 3 or more)
  • Chest - Do one sets of each exercise and take a break during break do twister 
    • Machine Press - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Machine Fly - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Incline Dumbbell Press - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Push Ups - 3 sets of 20 counts
  • Triceps - Do one sets of each exercise and take a break during break do twister
    • Back Dips -  3 sets of 20 counts
    • Overhead Extension - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Standing Kick Backs - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Cable Push Down - 3 sets of 20 counts
  • Abs - Do one sets of each exercise and take a break during break do twister
    • Crunches - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Cycling - 3 sets of 20 counts each side
    • Mountain Climber - 3 sets of 20 counts each side
    • Plank - 3 sets of 30 seconds or more
Day 2: 10 minute s cardio, Thighs, Shoulders & Sides
  • Cardio
    • 10 minutes either Cycling or Cross Trainer
  • Thighs - Do one sets of each exercise and take a break during break do twister
    • Barbell Squat/Normal Squat - 3 sets of 20 counts 
    • Lunge walk - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Leg Curls - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Leg Press - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Calf Raise - 3 sets of 20 counts
  • Shoulders - Do one sets of each exercise and take a break during break do twister
    • Barbell Press - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Standing Dumbbell Press - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Side Lateral Raise - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Dumbbell Shrugs - 3 sets of 20 counts 
  • Sides
    • Dumbbells Side Bends - 3 sets of 20 counts each side
    • Side Leg Lifts - 3 sets of 20 counts each side
    • Side Bends using weight Plates - 3 sets of 20 counts each side
Day 3: 20 minutes cardio,  Biceps, Back & Lower Back
  • Cardio
    • 20 minutes run in treadmill (3% or more inclined)
  • Biceps - Do one sets of each exercise and take a break during break do twister
    • Barbell Curl - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Double Curl - 3 sets of 20 counts each side
    • Hammer Curl - 3 sets of 20 counts each side
    • Standing Cable Curl - 3 sets of 20 counts
  • Back - Do one sets of each exercise and take a break during break do twister
    • Lateral Pull-down - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Seated Rowing - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • One arm Rowing - 3 sets of 20 counts
    • Lateral Pull-down Close  - 3 sets of 20 counts
  • Lower Back - Floor exercise 
    • Back Extension - 3 sets (hold the position for 10 seconds)
    • Superwoman - 3 sets (hold the position for 10 seconds)
    • Hip Bridge - 3 sets (hold the position for 10 seconds)
    • Side Planks - 3 sets (hold the position for 10 seconds)
Day 4: 20 minutes cardio, Chest, Triceps & Abs
Repeat Day 1

Day 5: 10 minute s cardio, Thighs, Shoulders & Sides
Repeat Day 2

Day 6: 20 minutes cardio,  Biceps, Back & Lower Back
Repeat Day 3

Saturday- Long Run 6 Miles or 1 Hour.