(.. I need that barbell)
My workouts consist of my primary heavy lift for the day (squat, deadlift, or bench) for 5 sets of 5, then 5-7 "accessory" lifts which are more like 70-80% of my 1 rep max for 3 sets of 10.
Now I am beginning to add "finishers" to the end of my workouts. This is just something to use the last little bit of energy left in the tank. I often use kettlebells because they get me sweating and my heart rate soaring. I'm also adding mandatory burpees, as many as I can do for one set. I did this last year at my old gym to prepare for the Spartan Super/Beast, because you don't want to go to a Spartan and be rusty on your burpees. I will be doing at least 2 of them this year (Hopefully also the Beast, working out logistics on that) so I gotta be ready for 'dem burpees.
Here are some finishers I am or will be using. Most or all of them are total body exercises.
Kettlebells
- Swings
- Clean and press
- Turkish Get Ups (these WILL finish you!)
Burpees
Box, Squat, or Tuck Jumps
Medicine ball slams
Jump Rope
Dumbbell Snatches and Thrusters
Using 1-2 finishers after a weight lifting session leaves me sweating, breathing heavy, and just plain finished!
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