Hello my fellow minions!
I have a workout routine for you today that will really make your lazy ass sweat! This routine was made by me previously as a video on my YouTube page, but today I decided to step it up a notch. So consider this the version 2.0 of Full Body Max.
It’s meant to replace your traditional, boring cardio that so many of you are famous for doing. Ok maybe that doesn’t apply to all of you, but seriously… Some people really need to develop their god damn imaginations.
Or they can just IV a combination of speed + acid and set themselves free. There must be a lot of value in carrying out belligerent acts of randomness… like freaking people out, licking car windows and going on endless diets. Well… That’s what I hear anyway.
Either way, it would put an end to one of the top 5 complaints I get > “Working out is boring… How do I make it fun?”. Yeah, then you realize the individual themselves are BORING AS HELL… And it just makes so much sense. So if you find that your workouts are boring, or starting to get boring… Try out new shit k? Good. Boredom is a valid, yet LAME reason to quit.
Variety is the key to life baby!
Ok so first, you’ll need a few things. They are not absolutely necessary but are highly recommended:
- Resistance Bands or Dumbbells
- Water
- Towel
- Back Pack
Another thing, each and every exercise should be done to MAXIMUM REP. That means you keep going until you hit failure… No exceptions. If you are using dumbbells or resistance bands, go easy on the resistance level. Were aiming for high reps today.
WARM-UP:
Were going to do this in 3 intervals of 2 minutes. So 2-2-2. But… The first 2 minutes will be low intensity, followed by medium intensity, followed by high-intensity.
First 2 minutes: You will do alternating knee raises. Keep your arms in front and palms facing down and let your knees come up and touch your hands. One at a time, low intensity, nothing fancy. You should be able to breather normally and converse.
Next 2 minutes: Now were going to step it up. Turn those alternating knee raises into a light jog on the spot. These 2 minutes will be medium intensity. The way you know its medium intensity is because you should start to have SOME shortness of breath.
Last 2 minutes: Here we go! Now for these 2 minutes you are going to BRING IT! Run on the spot as fast as you possibly can, without stopping for 2 minutes straight. Get those knees up as high as possible and make sure you breathe. The litmus test for the intensity? Heavy breathing, sweat, maybe a burning sensation if you’re out of shape… All that good stuff.
Curling Band Squats:
(Legs & Arms)
This is a 2-in-1 type of exercise, here’s how it’s done. You take your resistance band and step over it with your legs a little wider than shoulder width apart. Now grasp the handles and pull the bands up to shoulder height to give you some resistance, then sink down into a deep squat and slowly come back up. Now do a bicep curl and then bring the bands back to shoulder height. That’s one rep!
If you don’t have bands you can use dumbbells or a back pack filled with heavy shit. The point is to add some resistance on top of your body weight.
Hopping Lunges:(Legs)
You should all know what a lunge looks like… Right? If you don’t let me explain. Stand with your feet together and a dumbbell in each hand, or strap on your heavy back pack. Now take a big step forward and make sure your front knee is at a 90 degree bend, while the back knee gets really close to the floor, but never touches it. Then come back to the starting position and repeat with the other leg.
BUT WAIT… That’s a lunge. We want hopping lunges. So instead of stepping out, you are going to jump or “hop” out into a lunge and then hop BACK. Yeah… You thought you were on easy street huh? Think again.
Bicep Curls:
(Arms)
These are pretty straight forward. You may use bands, dumbbells or the two handles of your heavy backpack. Stand with shoulder width apart and while keeping your back straight, curl up the weight and then slowly lower back into starting position. Make sure your elbows are stationary near your hips, you want to pull up the weight using your biceps so don’t start swinging those arms around. Keep it neat, and keep it clean.
Triceps Kickback:
(Arms)
You can use a bench if you have one… But you don’t need it. It’s just for support. Ok so start in a lunge position, but make sure your back leg is straight. Grab your dumbbell or resistance band handle and while keeping your humerus parallel to the floor, extend your arm out backward. Here’s a little picture to help you understand.
http://www.pro-weight-training.com/Big/tricep_kickback%20copybig.jpg
Pull – Ups:
(Back)
Seriously? Do I need to explain this one? It’s a pull up… You pull yourself up. But, there are some minor details you should be aware of. First, if you cannot do a pull-up, grab a chair and use it as a support device. You may step on the chair with one leg and push off it to assist you into doing a pull up. This is how a beginner should start.
Another thing, make sure your chest touches the pull-up bar when you pull up. Maximum reps… Go for it!
Capoera Pushups:
(Chest/Triceps)
A little complicated. Here’s the link to the video where you may see how I exactly perform my capoera push up. A technical explanation is outlined clearly in my fitness book, but for now I think the video will do it more than enough justice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Act8QX9opaI
ABS:
Do the following exercises one after another. Situps, Leg raises, Crunches, Hip Raises (also known as heels to the heaven) & Mason Twist (or berry picking as known in gymnastics).
REST 2 minutes then repeat entire routine
And there you have it, version 2 of my Full Body Max workout. I heard from quite a few people that the first one made them sweat… Well this one should make you drenched!
Good luck.
- FJ
MY RETARD WARNING: I take no responsibility if you get hurt, injured or burn off an incredible amount of fat. This routine is for entertainment purposes only. Please check with your physician before attempting to start a workout program or routine to see if it’s suitable for you. You have been warned.
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February 12, 2009
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Very nice Blog. Real good niche market. Wishing you the best with your blogging.
January 11, 2010
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Great to see this workout as I think a lot of people, myself included, suffer from stagnant workout routines and need a kick start. Free weights like dumbbells and resistance bands are so versitile but so easy to forget!
Keep up the good work!
August 17, 2010
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Bands are the shit, I love bands. And yeah, you should keep switching that up every now and then. 4 weeks is the max amount of time I keep a routine going.
March 16, 2010
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Great Article! I absolutely love the routine!! I use http://www.fitclick.com to change up my workout routine every 3-4 weeks so my body does not adapt to the workout routine. They have thousands of free workout Plans available. Best of health!
June 28, 2010
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Thats a good looking workout. I am following a home dumbbell workout with some good results so far
August 17, 2010
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dumbbells will only get you so far, if you are sold on the “at home” option, get some bands and invest in a barbell. Squats & Deadlifts are necessary. They are like the foundation of any workout plan. If a plan don’t have squats, then it’s useless.
With dumbbells you can try Overhead dumbbell squat.
July 25, 2010
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Great workout! I needed something i could do from home considering i have childrem and a busy work schedule. I have a pull up bar and dumbbells and that seems to be enough to follow this routine. Thanks!
August 17, 2010
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Good luck. Kick some ass.
September 1, 2010
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I started out my home workouts with dumbbells but soon out grow them and needed barbell and extra weights