Monday, November 3, 2014

Bill Hinbern Abbreviated Routine

The following are keys to any really productive workout:

QUANTITY is OUT.QUALITY is IN.
FEWER reps (try singles, you may be surprised!)
FEWER sets (one or two sets, rather than three, four or five).
FEWER workouts (one or two per week, rather than three).
MORE weight or resistance (try ounces, rather than pounds).
BETTER form (do the exercise properly. i.e., if your workout calls for a full squat, then do a FULL squat, not a PARTIAL squat!).
MORE recuperation.
Keep in mind, at all times...
PROGRESSION.
I’ll say it again...
PROGRESSION.

For example...
After you finish today’s workout, and fill out your training journal, compare it with your last workout and ask yourself...

"How is it any different than my last workout?"
Did you ADD resistance?
If you did, then you are making PROGRESS.
Did you ADD a rep?
If you did, then you are making PROGRESS.
Did you IMPROVE on your form?
If you did, then you are making PROGRESS.

A workout to Try
Workout 1 
1. Crunch: 1 x 10 
2. Squat: 2 x 5
3. Stiff-legged deadlift: 1 x 10 
4. Bench press: 2 x 5 
5. Dumbbell rowing: 2 x 5 
6. Barbell static grip: 1 x 60 seconds

Workout 2 
1. Side bend: 1 x 10 
2. Deadlift: 2 x 5 
3. Press: 2 x 5 
4. Standing barbell curl: 2 x 5 
5. Standing calf raise: 1 x 10 
6. Back extension: 1 x 10


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