No Exercise Equipment? No Problem! (Workout #1)

Pyramid

Imagine an inverted pyramid where the bigger base of the form is at the top. It gradually gets smaller as your reach the point at the bottom. This workout is a similar concept. You're going to start the first set performing 20 reps of all 6 exercises. Then do 19 reps of all 6 exercises. Then perform 18 reps, then 17 etc. Be sure to do the exercises in the order below.

Example: Set 1 will be 20 squats, then 20 mountain climbers, followed by 20 isometric push ups etc. After you have done the last exercise (:20 second plank), start back at the top and perform another set of all of the exercises (with one less repetition than you did before). The only exception is on ABC's. In the video 3 repetitions equal 1 rep. For the purpose of this workout each hyper-extension will equal one rep. (Otherwise you'll be doing 60 reps that first set!) Once you've done 1 repetition of each exercise you're finished! Use a stopwatch to keep track of your time. The next time you do this workout try to finish in less time than you did your first time!

*Variation: Perform the prescribed number of repetitions for each exercise every single set. Be sure to ALWAYS do the exercises in the same order. Performing all 6 exercises equals one cycle. See how many cycles you can do in 20 minutes!

For either workout be sure to work quickly, but efficiently. Executing the exercises incorrectly will not allow your body to benefit from strength gains. You could also injure yourself if you are not in control of the movements. Don't sacrifice form for speed!

1. Body Weight Squats x 20
2. Mountain Climbers x 20
3. Isometric Push up x :20 sec
4. Lateral Lunges x 20 (10 each leg)
5. ABC's (superman variation) x 20
6. Forearm Plank x :20sec


1. Body Weight Squat


2. Mountain Climbers

3. Isometric Push Up

4. Lateral Lunges

5. ABC's


6. Forearm Plank