Arms Circuit – 7/8

Arms Circuit (biceps, triceps, shoulders):
-Arnold style dumbbell shoulder press
-dumbbell bicep curls
-1 min cardio (jumping jacks, jogging in place, jump-rope, etc.)
x3 total

-cable triceps extensions
-triangle push ups
-1 min cardio (jumping jacks, jogging in place, jump-rope, etc.)
x3 total

-barbell upright rows
-barbell bicep curls
–1 min cardio (jumping jacks, jogging in place, jump-rope, etc.)
 x3 total

-dumbbell hammer bicep curls
-dumbbell triceps kickbacks
-1 min cardio (jumping jacks, jogging in place, jump-rope, etc.)
x3 total

-dumbbell side lateral raises (drop sets)

TIP OF THE DAY: Circuits are quickly becoming my favorite form of workouts. Circuits constitute as high intensity interval training (HIIT), so the benefits of the after-burn are associated with circuits, and they are a huge time-saver; I can complete a killer circuit workout in 30 minutes. However, I do find a balance needs to be achieved when it comes to pace. If for instance, you take the first circuit, you complete the Arnold presses and your arms feel like jello, do you push through the curls or take a a few seconds then move into the curls?! That is an example of an individual balance that needs to be found – I do not suggest moving so quickly that you lose focus on the weight training movements. On the flip side, circuits are intended to be more of a cardiovascular challenge, so don’t be afraid to push yourself.