Heavy Weights Programme 19

Heavy Weights Programme 19

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

Equipment:

  • Resistance band
  • Box to jump on (make sure it is sturdy)
  • Bench
  • Barbell
  • Kettlebell or dumbbell
  • Smith machine or turn the J hooks upside down on a squat rack
  • 2 boxes or two benches

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

  1. Band resisted walks - 3 x 45-60 secs
  2. Reverse lunges - 3 x 6 each leg
  3. Seated single leg box jump - 3 x 3 each leg
  4. Staggered stance hip thrust - 3 x 6, 5, 4 try to get a bit heavier with each set
  5. Band resisted dying turtle - 3 x 10-15 secs each side
  6. Single leg calf raise iso hold - 3 x 5 x 5 secs each side
  7. Box hips raises - 2 x 6-8
  8. Side plank hip raise iso hold - 2 x 20-30 secs each side