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Killer Home Workout

In the present time of the credit crunch every one is pulling their purse strings tight as they have less despensible money than before, it is for this reason I have created the killer home workout.

This killer home workout has been created to ensure that the user gets a full body workout that will build some muscle and improve fitness.

The killer home workout will keep you fit and strong without even costing a penny!

For those amrchair fanatics that complain they dont have the time to train this is the perfect workout as you can even carry out the workouts while watching your favourite episode of Friends or King of Queens!

The Information

Okay so this workout will be carried out three to four times a week and will take around thirty minutes to complete for each workout.

It should take around two to three weeks before you start to feel an improvement in your mental well being through more confidence and feeling more alert. It should also take six to eight weeks before you see a real dramatic difference physically.

The physical differences will be increased strength, muscle size and definition, it may also include fat loss when accompanied by a good diet.

Work Out 1

This killer home workout concentrates on the chest, shoulders and triceps.

Standard Press Ups(Hands just wider than shoulder width apart) - 5 sets of 12 repititions with a one minute rest between each set.

Close Hand Press Ups(Hands next to each other) - 4 sets of 12 repititions with a one minute rest between each set.

Tricep Dips (Use a chair or bench) - 5 sets of 15 repititions with a one minute rest between each set.

Press Ups

Work Out 2

This killer home workout concentrates on the legs.

Squats (Get your bum as low to the floor as possible) - 5 sets of 12 repititions with a one minute rest between each set.

Lunges - 4 sets of 12 repititions with a one minute rest between each set.

Jumps (Use a wooden box or the bottom step of the stairs) - 3 sets of 12 repititions with a one minute rest between each set.

Calf Raises (Use a telephone directory or the bottom step of the stairs) - 3 sets of 25 repititions with a one minute rest between each set.

Sit Ups - 4 sets of 25 repetitions

Work Out 3

This killer home workout concentrates on the back and biceps.

Deadlift (Use a rucksack weighted with magazines or books) - 5 sets of 10 repititions with a one minute rest between each set.

Wide Press Ups (Hands should be 30 centimetres wider than your shoulders) - 6 sets of 12 repititions with a one minute rest between each set.

Sit Ups - 4 sets of 25 repetitions

Killer Home Workout Summary

As you get stronger you can utilise household items in many of the exercises such as the Squat, Lunges or Deadlift to add weight and make it harder. I find the best item is a rucksack with items to add weight inside.

If you dont want to use household items but want to make the exercises harder then why not add more reps and sets to the exercises.

While you will never become Arnold Schwarzenegger from this type of training it is still sure to improve your strength and fitness which is just what you want!

Disclaimer

As with any type of exercise it is important to seek medical advise before starting any workout regime to ensure you are physically fit to do so.

The writer of this article takes no responsibility or liability for any injury or illness caused by following this workout.

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JamaGenee  says:
8 months ago

Drats! No more excuses for not exercising! ;D Good job!

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