Friday, November 11, 2011

Military Workout

I thought that since it was Veterans Day I would share this 20 minute military circuit workout with everyone.  I found this workout at Military.com by Stew Smith.  Stew Smith is a former Navy Seal and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  Thanks for serving our country Steve.

20 Minutes Circuit Workout
(*choose light weights for max reps)

1) Bench press* or pushups - max in 1:00
2) Squats - max in 1:00
3) Pullups or pulldowns - 1:00
4) Bike or jog - 3:00
5) Military press* - 1:00
6) Lunges - 1:00 each leg
7) Bicep curls - 1:00
8) Bike or jog - 3:00
9) Tricep extensions.- 1:00
10) Leg ext - 1:00 (requires leg machines - or repeat squats with weights)
11) Leg curls - 1:00 (requires leg machines - or repeat lunges with weights)
12) Situps - 2:00
13) Crunches - 2:00
14) Stretch

I am looking forward to attempting this workout and sharing my experience with you.  I think it will be very challenging but rewarding if I can push through it.   

2 comments:

  1. I will try it out this weekend... thanks Sharon, nice idea

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  2. Try it out and let me know. Thanks for commenting.

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