I am not sure on which would be better to do between Front Squat or Thrusters. My logic suggests the Thrusters as it includes the squat but also takes the arms and shoulders into play with the press = full body.

If you are thinking of what bodyweight exercises you could do try full burpees (inc push-up) as that also works all the body and give an awesome workout.

Sean

Hey Sean...


Good idea... I hate it!

Or more correctly...I hate those burpees...I will only last one set ... hehehehe

Hahaha; i admire your honesty! Think of it this way - the reason you hate it is because it hurts to do them, meaning it works! It works every muscle, to a very high and rapid degree. I would personally name this the Bodyweight exercise of the year just because of the intensity of it!

The more you do them, the more you will hate them, but the fitter and leaner you will become. Pain and Sacrifice all the way!



Sean

I agree

Burpees are the kind of exercise that you hate, but love doing it

Jaceson posted a few days ago about doing a 'pyramid', meaning that you do 10 reps, then 9, 8, etc...
When i read that i was like 'im gonna try it, cant be that har....' then i died... Great workout though

"I keep the family dog nearby to chase the carrion birds away while I rest on the sidewalk."


I'm going to try Tabata this weekend. Probably do burpees with pushup or thrusters. If I do thruster then I'll use either 5/7/13lbs band with an aim of 30 count per set. After 8 set I'll be burning for sure.

Thanks for the awesome tip!

For a killer sweat dry doing mountain climbers, burpees, star jumps, high knee drills and fast drills. I do that combo for my HIIT most of the time. Duration: 20mins

I'm gonna have to try it!!

Tomorrow!!!

Ok, so question....is this supposed to be the complete workout? Or is it cardio AFTER my regular workout?

I did it with the dumbbells and then lost count. Didn't know if I did 8 times or not.

I was definitely winded. It was great cardio.

But, as far as building strength, I didn't think it was enough for me.

I am getting so strong from rock climbing, that I need more than just body weight exercises.

This is a good workout, and I will keep doing them, but with a little more weight. I was using 15lb. dumbbells.

MInd you, I DID feel my legs the next morning!!!!! So, it does work great....I just want MORE!!!

Haha, i always want more too! Try this, again you will feel the burn in your lungs so good CV work, but it also challenges strength.

5 Dumbell Snatches per arm (starting with the non-dominant side)
5 Dumbell Swings per arm (starting with the non-dominant side)
10 Burpees.

You do this through 5 times, preferably with as little rest as possible (i would try going without rest). Normally you time how long it takes to complete and every time you try this routine you have to beat the previous time. if 15lbs was too light try 20lbs or 25lbs for this.

This routine was made by Ross Enimait and is called the Magic 50. I have done it a few times and it takes me 10 minutes just to psyche myself up to doing it. It is a really killer. You should love it! haha.

Sean

I'll have to try it someday.

I did it again yesterday with 20lb dumbbells. I don't know if I did 6 or 8 reps. I was hurting. Still not the pain as when I was speed climbing the rock wall, but my legs were again sore today!

Loved it!!!!