Weight Training Workout 1
This weight training workout was designed to help you build muscular strength and improve muscular aesthetics. This workout includes four different compound exercises that will challenge your upper and lower body. If your goal is to build strength, follow the strength training protocol or if your goal is to improve muscular aesthetics, follow the muscular hypertrophy protocol. Follow each protocol for 4-6 weeks and then change the training protocol to prevent a plateau.
Who's This For?
Suitable for all levels
Weight Training Workout 1 Benefits:
Improve muscular strength and muscular aesthetics
Workout Implementation:
To maintain balance between all other training practices, it’s recommended to complete a weight training workout at least 3-4x/week.
Training Equipment:
Dumbbells
Bench Press
Strength Training Workout Details:
Complete 1-6 repetitions | 2-6 sets | rest 2-5 minutes between each set.
Muscular Hypertrophy Training Workout Details:
Complete 6-12 repetitions | 3-6 sets | rest 60-90 sec. between each set.
Warm Up:
Complete a 5 minute warm up or complete Initial Mile's Total Body Warm Up.
Cool Down:
Complete a 5 minute cool down or complete Initial Mile's Chi Flow Yoga Routine.
Weight Training Workout 1:
Exercise 1: Dumbbell Chest Press
Exercise 2: Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Exercise 3: Dumbbell Backfly
Exercise 4: Dumbbell Glute Bridges
Exercise Alternatives:
If regression is required or equipment is limited, below are some alternative exercises:
Dumbbell Chest Press > If bench is unavailable, complete on floor
Training Notes:
Follow a 6 seconds count for each repetition. Count 3 seconds on the flexion, 1 second hold at the peak and 2 seconds on the extension.
Disclaimer: All information presented and written within this article are intended for informational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you should choose to follow or participate in any workout, program or practice, you do so voluntarily and do not hold Initial Mile and it's founder responsible for any cause of injury or death. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional.
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