Laguna Beach
June 21, 2010 by Joe Gigantino
This workout routine focusing on upper body is inspired from my visit to Laguna Beach this weekend. It’s full body Dead Lifts with and emphasis on chest immediately after with the Olympic Incline Press.
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Warm up: 10 push ups, 10 pull ups (use leg band if needed), 10 sit ups, 10 lunges, 10 Diamond push ups, and 1k row
Upper Body Chest Workout Routine:
- You will do 20, 15, 10 and 5 of your body weight Dead Lifts and your body weight Olympic Incline Press. Modify the weight if needed.
- 20 reps Dead Lifts
- 20 reps Olympic Incline Press
- 15 reps Dead Lifts
- 15 reps Olympic Incline Press
- 10 reps Dead Lifts
- 10 reps Olympic Incline Press
- 5 reps Dead Lifts
- 5 reps Olympic Incline Press
This is a timed workout, have your dead lift bar and your incline press loaded with your body weight, and spotter if needed. Post your time and what weight/modifications you used.
Beginners/Intermediate: modify your weight to fit your level
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2 cycle= 2 rounds+ 7 sumo dead lift high pulls
3 cycle= 2 rounds+ 7 sumo dead lift high pulls
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