Circuit 1. High Reps, Minimal Rest.




Exercise
Tempo
 Sets
 Reps
 Rest
A1
 Back Squat
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
A2 
Flat Dumbbell Press
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
A3
Prone Leg Curl
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
A4
Standing Military Press
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
A5
Supine Cable Knee-In
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
A6
Bent-Over EZ-Bar Row
1010
3
15-20
 3 min.
B1
Incline Dumbbell Press
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
B2
Seated Leg Extension
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
B3
Front Lat Pulldown
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
B4
Standing Calf Raise
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
B5
Flat EZ-Bar Triceps Extension
1010
3
15-20
 10 sec.
B6
Semi-Stiff-Leg Barbell Deadlift
1010
3
15-20
 3 min.


Note: Tempo of 1010 refers to a tempo of 1 second lowering/no pause/1 second lifting/no pause tempo.

This workout involves 2 circuits of 6 exercises each. Notice there's only 10 seconds of rest between each exercise of a circuit – just enough time to get from one station to the next – and then 3 minutes of rest after you complete each circuit.
Try to complete 3 sets of each circuit, so start conservative. Keep a bit in the tank and don't use maximum loads. Do this workout 3 days a week on non-consecutive days. A Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule is popular since it frees up the weekend.
This is very effective, but the reps are a touch high and the rest interval a bit low for most strong lifters. If you normally train for relative strength and then jump into this type of work without making the appropriate adjustments, like reducing the weight a bit and taking a few extra seconds of rest if you need it, you likely won't survive past one or two rounds (circuits).

Sursa: t-nation.com

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