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24th of January, 2014 — Workout — Wide Grip Pushups, Military Press, Close Grip Pushups, Dips, Leg Lifts, Supermans, Bicycles, & Hyperextensions

CONVICTS!

Going to crank out two days worth of work today BECAUSE I CAN! I also took the full package of pre-workout that came as a sample with my protein powder. Didnt realize it was two servings … whatever. Just super itchy today!

Was a fantastic workout today, I felt like one day a week for the pushing exercises was a bit weak, especially because ten reps isnt really a challenge … I’m psyched for the Power Block next week. I’ll be even more psyched once I can get my RING ROUTINE BACk! ( Yes I’m still a bit pumped up even after my workout )

I will say that those Hyperextensions at the end were rough. I had to dig down and persevere to get those last three reps, with good form of course.

How’re you all doing with your workouts? Until next time convicts!

STAY STRONG!

-B

Decline Wide Grip Pushups:

  • 10 Decline Wide Grip Pushups
  • 10 Decline Wide Grip Pushups
  • 10 Decline Wide Grip Pushups

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Military Presses:

  • 10 Military Presses
  • 10 Military Presses
  • 10 Military Presses

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Close Grip Pushups:

  • 10 Close Grip Pushups
  • 10 Close Grip Pushups
  • 10 Close Grip Pushups

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Dips:

  • 10 Dips
  • 10 Dips
  • 10 Dips

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Leg Lifts:

  • 10 Leg Lifts
  • 10 Leg Lifts
  • 10 Leg Lifts

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Supermans ( Three second pause at the top ):

  • 10 Supermans
  • 10 Supermans
  • 10 Supermans

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Bicycles:

  • 10 Bicycles ( Left & Right )
  • 10 Bicycles ( Left & Right )
  • 10 Bicycles ( Left & Right )

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Hyperextensions ( Hands to the side, three second pause at top ):

  • 10 Hyperextensions
  • 10 Hyperextensions
  • 10 Hyperextensions

 

22nd of January, 2014 — Workout — Wide Grip Pullups, Rows, Let Me In’s & Sandbag Curls

Busy busy tonight folks here’s what was accomplished. Was out in the damn snow with it being seven degrees out … what’s your excuse again?

 

My gym today

 

I cut my rest time down to 30 seconds between sets because it WAS FREEZING!

STAY STRONG!

-B

Wide Grip Pullups:

  • 10 Wide Grip Pullups
  • 8 Wide Grip Pullups
  • 6 Wide Grip Pullups

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Rows:

  • 10 Rows
  • 6 Rows
  • 7 Rows

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Let Me In’s ( Came inside to do these ):

  • 10 Let Me In’s
  • 10 Let Me In’s
  • 10 Let Me In’s

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Sandbag Curls ( Inside for these also ):

  • 5 Sandbag Curls
  • 4 Sandbag Curls
  • 3 Sandbag Curls

21st of January, 2014 — Workout — Bulgarian Split Squats, Side Lunges, Sandbag Squats & One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts!

TIME TO GET THOSE LEGS WORKING!

I know how much you all love leg day as much as I. It takes a certain person to be able to put themselves through all this much fun day to day though, and I know you all have the characteristics of champions.

I’m going to try and do all the workouts today with the sandbag on my shoulders ( Except the Side Lunges ) HERE WE GO!!

Holy hell, you wouldnt think 70lbs of sand would be able to wreck my legs like that. I almost fell over in the shower washing my legs! Damn … A good one today that’s for sure. Those Bulgarian Split Squats with the sand are no joke. I feel like they’re on par, or a bit harder than the Alternating Back Lunges. It’s almost the same motion, but something about the leg elevated seems to make it a bit harder. What do you think?

I love the feeling after doing a leg workout though. My entire body has this fantastic ache about it. With that, I’ll leave all you fine folks to finish up your workouts. I’ve a bison shoulder roast and mad veggies to consume 🙂

STAY STRONG!

-B

Bulgarian Split Squats with the Sandbag:

Set 1:

  • 8 Left
  • 8 Right

Set 2:

  • 8 Left
  • 8 Right

Set 3:

  • 8 Left
  • 8 Right

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Side Lunges ( With a three second pause at the bottom ):

Set 1:

  • 10 Left
  • 10 Right

Set 2:

  • 10 Left
  • 10 Right

Set 3:

  • 10 Left
  • 10 Right

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Sandbag Squats:

  • 10 Sandbag Squats
  • 10 Sandbag Squats
  • 10 Sandbag Squats

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One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts:

Set 1:

  • 10 Left
  • 10 Right

Set 2:

  • 10 Left
  • 10 Rigth

Set 3:

  • 10 Left
  • 10 Right

5th of January, 2014 — Workout — Wide Grip Pushups, Sandbag Rows, Military Presses & Let Me In’s

BA BA BA BAMMM!!!

Hot damn I forgot how much I love working out. I also forgot how much discipline that’s needed as well as perseverance. That was rough towards the last few minutes of the Sandbag Rows & Let Me In’s.

I’m definitely feeling better though so that also helps 🙂 I really need to find a way to get my Overcoming Gravity routine back. I’m a bit limited with the damn’d winter killing all my good tree spots. I RRRRRRRRReally cant bring myself to get a gym membership just so I can do my Calisthenics & Rings workouts haha. Hmmm.. maybe I can find a gymnastics gym around here. That might be my best bet for the winter.

How’re y’all doing Convicts?!

STAY STRONG!

-B

Wide Grip Pushups:

  • 1 Wide Grip Pushup
  • 2 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 3 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 4 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 5 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 6 Wide Grip Pushups

  • 7 Wide Grip Pushups

  • 6 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 5 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 4 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 3 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 2 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 1 Wide Grip Pushup
  • 2 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 3 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 4 Wide Grip Pushups

  • 5 Wide Grip Pushups

  • 4 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 3 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 2 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 1 Wide Grip Pushup
  • 2 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 3 Wide Grip Pushups

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Sandbag Rows:

  • 1 Sandbag Row
  • 2 Sandbag Rows
  • 3 Sandbag Rows
  • 4 Sandbag Rows
  • 5 Sandbag Rows
  • 6 Sandbag Rows

  • 7 Sandbag Rows

  • 6 Sandbag Rows
  • 5 Sandbag Rows
  • 4 Sandbag Rows
  • 3 Sandbag Rows
  • 2 Sandbag Rows
  • 1 Sandbag Row
  • 2 Sandbag Rows

  • 3 Sandbag Rows

  • 2 Sandbag Rows

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Military Press:

  • 1 Military Press
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 4 Military Presses
  • 5 Military Presses

  • 6 Military Presses

  • 5 Military Presses
  • 4 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 1 Military Press
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses

  • 4 Military Presses

  • 3 Military Presses
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 1 Military Press
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses

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Let Me In’s:

  • 1 Let Me In
  • 2 Let Me In’s
  • 3 Let Me In’s
  • 4 Let Me In’s
  • 5 Let Me In’s

  • 6 Let Me In’s

  • 5 Let Me In’s
  • 4 Let Me In’s
  • 3 Let Me In’s
  • 2 Let Me In’s
  • 1 Let Me In
  • 2 Let Me In’s
  • 3 Let Me In’s

  • 4 Let Me In’s

  • 3 Let Me In’s
  • 2 Let Me In’s
  • 1 Let Me In
  • 2 Let Me In’sS

4th of January, 2014 — Workout — Alternating Back Lunges, Alternating One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts, Sandbag Squats & Thumbs Up

Lets GO!

Well my body picked the worst freaking time to get me sick. I probably shouldnt’ve worked out today, but that endorphin addiction is in full swing again. RAWRRR!!!!!!!

Yeah, it’s a bit rough when you’ve to blow your nose between each set. Ah well, I still managed a decent workout today. I’ve also decided to start my cutting diet a bit early as this last month of not working out and still eating my mass gaining diet has taken its toll on the ol’ BF%. I’m incredibly unhappy with how I look at the moment. It’s actually quite discouraging. Thankfully all I need to get it back is mental. I know I can alter my body well enough, but hot damn. This is the highest BF% I’ve ever had in my adult life. Although he’s awfully douchey, TMT says it best …

– HARD WORK AND DEDICATION –

STAY STRONG!

-B

Alternating Back Lunges ( Three second pause at bottom ):

  • 1 Alternating Back Lunge ( Left & Right )
  • 2 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left & Right )
  • 3 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left & Right )
  • 4 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left & Right )
  • 5 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left & Right )

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One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts:

  • 1 One-Leg Romanian Deadlift ( Left & Right )
  • 2 One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts ( Left & Right )
  • 3 One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts ( Left & Right )
  • 4 One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts ( Left & Right )
  • 5 One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts ( Left & Right )
  • 6 One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts ( Left & Right )
  • 5 One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts ( Left & Right )
  • 4 One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts ( Left & Right )
  • 3  One-Leg Romanian Deadlifts ( Left & Right )

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Sandbag & Full Body Squats:

  • 1 Sandbag Squat
  • 2 Sandbag Squats
  • 3 Sandbag Squats
  • 4 Sandbag Squats
  • 5 Sandbag Squats
  • 6 Sandbag Squats
  • 5 Sandbag Squats
  • 4 Sandbag Squats
  • 3 Sandbag Squats
  • 2 Sandbag Squats
  • 1 Sandbag Squat
  • 2 Full Body Squats
  • 3 Full Body Squats

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Thumbs Up:

  • 1 Thumbs Up
  • 2 Thumbs Up
  • 3 Thumbs Up
  • 4 Thumbs Up
  • 5 Thumbs Up
  • 4 Thumbs Up
  • 3 Thumbs Up
  • 2 Thumbs Up
  • 1 Thumbs Up
  • 2 Thumbs Up
  • 3 Thumbs Up
  • 4 Thumbs Up
  • 5 Thumbs Up

12th of November, 2013 — Workout — Regular Routineish

STAY STRONG!

-B

Warmup:

  • 15 Forward / Reverse Wrist Circles ( Left )
  • 15 Forward / Reverse Wrist Circles ( Right )
  • 20 Shoulder Dislocates
  • 1 Minute Straight Arm Support
  • 10 Forward / Reverse Arm Circles ( Small, Medium & Large )
  • 20 Burpees

Skill Wyork:

  • 24s Wall Handstand — 0s Freestanding
  • 26s Wall Handstand — 2s Freestanding
  • 20s Wall Handstand — 0s Freestanding
  • 21s L-Sit ( On Rings )
  • 23s L-Sit ( On Rings )

Planche Progression: Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 1: Tuck Planche Pushups

  • 9 Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 2: 

  • 6 Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 3: 

  • 6 Tuck Planche Pushups

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Lever Progression’s: Advanced Tuck Back & Front Lever

Set 1: Advanced Tuck Back Lever

  • 10s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 2: 

  • 9s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 3:

  • 10s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 1: Advanced Tuck Front Lever

  • 5s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

Set 2: 

  • 6s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

Set 3:

  • 5s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

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One-Arm Pushup Progression: Wide Grip Pushups on Rings

Set 1: 

  • 10 Wide Grip Pushups

Set 2: 

  • 10 Wide Grip Pushups

Set 3:

  • 9 Wide Grip Pushups

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One-Arm Chinup Progression: Wide Grip Pullups

Set 1: 

  • 10 Archer Pullups ( Left )

Set 2:

  • 10 Archer Pullups ( Left )

Set 3:

  • 6 Archer Pullups ( Left )

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Sandbag Training: Full Squats & Calf Raises

Set 1: 

  • 10 Full Squats
  • 10 Calf Raises

Set 2:

  • 10 Full Squats
  • 10 Calf Raises

Set 3:

  • 10 Full Squats
  • 10 Calf Raises

22nd of October, 2013 — Workout — Convicts, lets talk …

My fellow convicts,

Today was an excellent test of my perseverance and motivation. That shit was so cold out there today for me. My body is absolutely not ready for that yet. I’m not sure what it was, and it wasn’t even snowing but that it was cold! That was a pretty intense battle going on in my head for about two hours before the I got out of work. It was actually kind of amusing. I’m never really sure how I can convince myself once I get on that negative train for so long!

Alas, I’ve come out ahead. Lost a few seconds on the Back Lever as well as the First round of the L-Sit’s. I also improved on a few things, so it all balances out. I was a bit disappointed in my Archer Pullups a bit today, but I’ll get it back. I need to setup my pullup station so that I can just workout in my apt again. I dont want to, but maybe once my body has acclimated to the cold I’ll go back out to the park.

STAY STRONG!

-B

Warmup:

  • 15 Forward / Reverse Wrist Circles ( Left )
  • 15 Forward / Reverse Wrist Circles ( Right )
  • 20 Shoulder Dislocates
  • 1 Minute Straight Arm Support
  • 10 Forward / Reverse Arm Circles ( Small, Medium & Large )
  • 20 Burpees

Skill Wyork:

  • 19s Wall Handstand — 2s Freestanding
  • 25s Wall Handstand — ?s Freestanding
  • 16s Wall Handstand — ?s Freestanding
  • 32s L-Sit ( On Rings )
  • 23s L-Sit ( On Rings )

Planche Progression: Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 1: Tuck Planche Pushups

  • 8 Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 2: 

  • 7 Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 3: 

  • 6.5 Tuck Planche Pushups

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Lever Progression’s: Advanced Tuck Back & Front Lever

Set 1: Advanced Tuck Back Lever

  • 13s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 2: 

  • 12s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 3:

  • 12s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 1: Advanced Tuck Front Lever

  • 12s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

Set 2: 

  • 11s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

Set 3:

  • 10s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

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One-Arm Pushup Progression: L-Sit Dips on Rings

Set 1: 

  • 10 L-Sit Dips

Set 2: 

  • 10 L-Sit Dips

Set 3:

  • 7 L-Sit Dips

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One-Arm Chinup Progression: Archer Pullups on Rings

Set 1: 

  • 4 Archer Pullups ( Left )
  • 4 Archer Pullups ( Right )

Set 2:

  • 3 Archer Pullups ( Left )
  • 3 Archer Pullups ( Right )

Set 3:

  • 2 Archer Pullups ( Left )
  • 2 Archer Pullups ( Right )

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Sandbag Training: Alternating Back Lunges & Calf Raises

Set 1: 

  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left )
  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Right )
  • 10 Calf Raises

Set 2:

  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left )
  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Right )
  • 10 Calf Raises

Set 3:

  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left )
  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Right )
  • 10 Calf Raises

22nd of October, 2013 — Workout — Wall Handstand, L-Sit, Tuck Planche Pushup, Advanced Tuck Back / Front Lever, L-Sit Dips on Rings, Wide Grip Pullups, Sandbag Squats & Calf Raises

Hows things Convicts?

Posting this a day late. It was freezing yesterday though! Cold for working out at least, and its only going to be getting colder too. Some numbers went down, some numbers went up. Nothing out of the ordinary. I was pleased with my progress on the Advanced Tuck Front Lever though. They’re coming along nicely. I think the Back versions are much easier though … well as easy as any lever can be 😉

STAY STRONG!

-B

Warmup:

  • 15 Forward / Reverse Wrist Circles ( Left )
  • 15 Forward / Reverse Wrist Circles ( Right )
  • 20 Shoulder Dislocates
  • 1 Minute Straight Arm Support
  • 10 Forward / Reverse Arm Circles ( Small, Medium & Large )
  • 20 Burpees

Skill Work:

  • ??s Wall Handstand — ?s Freestanding
  • ??s Wall Handstand — ?s Freestanding
  • ??s Wall Handstand — ?s Freestanding
  • 33s L-Sit ( On Rings )
  • 22s L-Sit ( On Rings )

Planche Progression: Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 1: Tuck Planche Pushups

  • 8.5 Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 2: 

  • 6.5 Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 3: 

  • 6 Tuck Planche Pushups

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Lever Progression’s: Advanced Tuck Back & Front Lever

Set 1: Advanced Tuck Back Lever

  • 11s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 2: 

  • 12s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 3:

  • 14s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 1: Advanced Tuck Front Lever

  • 12s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

Set 2: 

  • 11s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

Set 3:

  • 10s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

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One-Arm Pushup Progression: L-Sit Dips on Rings

Set 1: 

  • 10 L-Sit Dips

Set 2: 

  • 9 L-Sit Dips

Set 3:

  • 7 L-Sit Dips

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One-Arm Chinup Progression: Wide Grip Pullups on Rings

Set 1: 

  • 10 Wide Grip Pullups

Set 2:

  • 10 Wide Grip Pullups

Set 3:

  • 7 Wide Grip Pullups

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Sandbag Training: Full Squats & Calf Raises

Set 1: 

  • 10 Squats
  • 10 Calf Raises

Set 2:

  • 10 Squats
  • 10 Calf Raises

Set 3:

  • 10 Squats
  • 10 Calf Raises

17th of October, 2013 — Workout — Wall Handstand, L-Sit, Tuck Planche Pushup, Advanced Tuck Back / Front Lever, Dips on Rings, Archer Pullups, Sandbag Alternating Back-Lunges & Calf Raises

How was your workout?!

I was struggling to get myself to workout today. I can always get myself with ‘what else do you’ve to do?’

I had to stop this post midway, and I lost all of my thoughts already =( Ah well, check back in soon I’ll be posting for sure 🙂

STAY STRONG!

-B

Warmup:

  • 15 Forward / Reverse Wrist Circles ( Left )
  • 15 Forward / Reverse Wrist Circles ( Right )
  • 20 Shoulder Dislocates
  • 1 Minute Straight Arm Support
  • 10 Forward / Reverse Arm Circles ( Small, Medium & Large )
  • 20 Burpees

Skill Work:

  • 23s Wall Handstand — 3s Freestanding
  • 28s Wall Handstand — 3s Freestanding
  • 26s Wall Handstand — 2s Freestanding
  • 32s L-Sit ( On Rings )
  • 21s L-Sit ( On Rings )

Planche Progression: Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 1: Tuck Planche Pushups

  • 8 Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 2: 

  • 7 Tuck Planche Pushups

Set 3: 

  • 5.5 Tuck Planche Pushups

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Lever Progression’s: Advanced Tuck Back & Front Lever

Set 1: Advanced Tuck Back Lever

  • 10s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 2: 

  • 11s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 3:

  • 13s Advanced Tuck Back Lever

Set 1: Advanced Tuck Front Lever

  • 11s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

Set 2: 

  • 10s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

Set 3:

  • 9s Advanced Tuck Front Lever

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One-Arm Pushup Progression:  Dips on Rings

Set 1: 

  • 10 Dips

Set 2: 

  • 10 Dips

Set 3:

  • 10 Dips

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One-Arm Chinup Progression: Archer Pullups on Rings

Set 1: 

  • 4 Archer Pullups ( Left )
  • 4 Archer Pullups ( Right )

Set 2:

  • 3 Archer Pullups ( Left )
  • 3 Archer Pullups ( Right )

Set 3:

  • 3 Archer Pullups ( Left )
  • 3 Archer Pullups ( Right )

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Sandbag Training: Alternating Back Lunges & Calf Raises

Set 1: 

  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left )
  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Right )
  • 10 Calf Raises

Set 2:

  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left )
  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Right )
  • 10 Calf Raises

Set 3:

  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Left )
  • 10 Alternating Back Lunges ( Right )
  • 10 Calf Raises