Heavy Weights Programme 18

Heavy Weights Programme 18

Aim: Complete this programme over an 6 - 8 week period, and try to increase the weights a bit every two weeks.

Equipment:

  • Weight plate
  • Box to jump on (make sure it is sturdy)
  • Barbell
  • Box or stack of weights to stand on
  • 2 x boxes or 2 x benches
  • Calf raise machine or bench and kettlebell

Exercises (sets/reps stated next to each exercise). Take 1-2 mins rest between each set and before moving onto the next exercise.

  1. Hand supported skater squats - 3 x 5 each leg
  2. Staggered stance box jump - 3 x 3 each leg
  3. Heel elevated lateral step down - 2 x 8-10 each leg
  4. Single leg hamstring bridge between two boxes or benches - 3 x 6-10
  5. High plank step ups - 3 x 15-20 secs
  6. Staggered stance RDL - 2 x 5 each leg
  7. Seated single leg calf raise - 20 reps, 10 secs rest, as many reps as you can for 2nd set