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ernest_t_bass

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Feb 8, 2010 3:20 PM
I need some suggestions for a good circuit workout that I can do 3 days per week, in about 34-45 minutes. All I have access to is dumbells and basic free weights. Only track machines are lat machine, leg press, leg curl. Any suggestions?
Feb 8, 2010 3:20pm
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LeagueMVP

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Feb 8, 2010 3:32 PM
check out crossfit.com
Feb 8, 2010 3:32pm
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Feb 8, 2010 3:38 PM
walk when u golf.
Feb 8, 2010 3:38pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Feb 8, 2010 4:15 PM
LeagueMVP wrote: check out crossfit.com
Thanks for your help!
ccrunner609 wrote: Ernest I have been doing 2 different workouts, rotating them every 2 weeks. Workout 1 is isolated lifts working on individual muscles. The second workout are lifts that incorporate multiple muscles and alot of core positioning that make lifts alot harder. Makes you sore as hell.


What do you want? A whole list of lifts in proper order?
Not sure yet. Ideas first, I guess, then maybe some examples. I just started today with some upper body lifts... dumbell curls, dumbell bench, lat pull downs, butterflies with dumbells, skull crushers. Did this in about 30 minutes.
ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: walk when u golf.
I hate you.
Feb 8, 2010 4:15pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Feb 8, 2010 5:16 PM
I'm just looking for some stuff to stay toned. When I had the time (before marriage and kids) I would lift 3 days per week, with a partner, focusing on different muscle groups each day of the week, with cardio in the off days. Now that I don't have the extra time, I have to squeeze it in my planning period.

My time will probably allow for 5-6 exercises per day, depending on the exercise. I usually do 2-3 exercises at a time, in rotation, as long as they work different muscle groups. (So one muscle can rest while I'm working the other. IE, legs then curls)
Feb 8, 2010 5:16pm
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Feb 8, 2010 5:19 PM
I saw "circuit" and the first thing I thought of was Johnny 5.


FML.
Feb 8, 2010 5:19pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Feb 8, 2010 7:51 PM
Thanks for adding. Will probably put some of those into my routine.
Feb 8, 2010 7:51pm
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Feb 8, 2010 10:45 PM
I only lift twice a week due to time constrains.
Here is my Chest, Back, Leg day with only dumbells:
(Push and pull ups are max exercises)

4 Fast /3 Slow pushups
Standard Pull Ups
25 Balance Chair Lunge
Standard pushups
Lawnmowers
25 Calf Raise Squats

Side to Side pushups
Reverse Pull Ups
25 Speed Skaters
Military pushups
15 Dead Lifts
Wall Squats 2x30sec

Floor Fly pushups
15 Lawnmowers
24 Back Lunges
Wide pushups
24 Alt Side Lunge
Back Flys

Yoga one arm balance pushups
15 Dead Lifts
3 way lunge kicks
Decline pushups
15 Back Flys
Yoga Chair Saluation 2x30 secs
Feb 8, 2010 10:45pm
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Feb 9, 2010 8:28 AM
Look into doing HIIT (high intensity interval training). Basically cardio for short intense periods following by periods of rest. It's great for getting the HR up and doesn't take much time at all.
Feb 9, 2010 8:28am