Workout Schedule – July

Week 3 – Day 2 – Back & Shoulders

Superset 1

High Row Machine Pulls - 5 sets of 12-15 reps

Using a high row machine, place both hands on the handles and pull towards your body, squeezing back at the bottom of every rep.

Rear Delt Lifts - 5 sets of 12 reps

Using a machine, place both hands on the handles, starting with your hands by your ankles. Slightly bend at your waist while keeping your back straight then lift and lower using only your delts.

High Knee Taps - 2 sets of 40 seconds

Beginning (gram on the left) – Using a pillow on the ground, alternate stepping with one foot and tapping other the foot on the pillow. Keep switching and alternating.

Intermediate (mom in the middle) – Using a pillow on the ground, alternate hopping and tapping feet.

Advanced (me on the right) – Using a high bench or chair, alternate tapping each foot on top of the chair. Drive knees up and high on each rep.

Superset 2

Alternating Plank Rows - 4 sets of 12 reps per arm

Place two dumbbells under your hands while holding a push up position. Drive one elbow back lifting one arm off the ground while the other arm stays on the ground for support, then drive back down to the ground. Repeat with the other arm. Continue to exercise alternating arms while keeping your core tight and using your back/lats to lift each time.

Cable Cross Rear Delt Flys - 4 sets of 12-15 reps

Using the cable machine move the cable attachments so they are both in line with your shoulders. Face the cable machine and grab the cable across your body with each hand. Keep your arms straight and pull out and back using your delts to pull.

High Knee Taps - 2 sets of 40 seconds

Beginning (gram on the left) – Using a pillow on the ground, alternate stepping with one foot and tapping other the foot on the pillow. Keep switching and alternating.

Intermediate (mom in the middle) – Using a pillow on the ground, alternate hopping and tapping feet.

Advanced (me on the right) – Using a high bench or chair, alternate tapping each foot on top of the chair. Drive knees up and high on each rep.

Superset 3

Close Grip Seated Rows - 4 sets of 12 reps

Using a triangle shaped cable attachment, sit in front of the cable and place both hands on the handles. Pull the handle towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together then return to starting.

Military Dumbbell Seated Press - 4 sets of 15 reps

Sitting down holding two dumbbells with your elbows out at a 90-degree angle, press up and down.

Cardio Burst Finish

Rope Machine (Dual) 3-4 sets of 1 minute

Using the rope machine, place one hand on the rope and pull down, squeezing your back each time you pull. Do multiple reps with one arm, then switch arms and repeat.

Rope Machine (Single Arm) - 3-4 sets of 30 seconds per arm

Using the rope machine, place one hand on the rope and pull down, squeezing your back each time you pull. Keep repeating then switch arms.

Burpees - 3-4 sets of 1 minute

Starting in a standing position, bend down and touch your hands to the ground. Jump both feet back to push-up position, then jump both feet back in and jump to come up. Repeat this sequence for every rep.