Train Like Jen - Gym Version: Week 1 Day 1

Train Like Jen - Gym Version: Week 1 Day 1

Train Like Jen - Gym Version: Week 1 Day 1

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Train Like Jen - Gym Version: Week 1 Day 1
  • Leg Day Warm Up Version 1

    5-10 minute warm up session
    Hip flexor Stretch 1 minute each leg
    Frog Stretch 1 minute
    30 toe touches
    20 air squats
    10 alternating lunges

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  • Leg & Core Ex. 1 - Barbell Back Squat

    Barbell Back Squat
    15 reps of light weight
    12 reps - increase weight to light-medium
    10 reps - increase weight to medium
    8 reps - increase weight to medium heavy
    8 reps - increase weight to heavy but manageable

    Notes: Increase weight each set. Move from light to heavy weight, but it should be a ...

  • Leg & Core Ex. 2 - Lateral Weighted Step Ups

    Lateral Weighted Step Ups with 2 second count on descend
    4 sets of 15 reps each leg
    Notes: Use a dumbbell or kettlebell of medium weight (not too light but not too heavy either) that will allow you to complete all reps unbroken while keeping the 2 second count descend. A suggested weight is 15 po...

  • Leg & Core Ex. 3 - Double dumbbell standing calf raises

    Double dumbbell standing calf raises
    4 sets of 25 reps
    Notes: Choose a light-medium weight that will allow you to complete all reps unbroken each set. Rest 90 seconds between sets. Record weight used.

  • Leg & Core Ex. 4 - Optional Core Exercise

    Optional Core Exercise
    3 sets of 30 weighted sit-ups
    Notes: Suggested weight is 15-20 pounds or a weight that feels medium weight to you. Rest 90 seconds between sets. Record weight used.

  • Leg & Core Ex. 5 - Conditioning 1

    Conditioning 1

    10 minutes AMRAP (AMRAP means as many rounds as possible of)

    45 single jump rope
    (Modified option: 45 lateral dumbbell jump overs or 45 double taps on weight plate)

    12 dumbbell push press 10-15 pounds

    12 dumbbell bent over row 10-15 pounds

    Set a timer and repeat until 10 minut...