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Superset 2
2a Front-Loaded Bulgarian Split Squat
The benefit: Builds lower-body strength and power and trains your core harder than standard
split squats do
Swap it for: The leg extension
How to do it: Stand a couple of feet in front of a bench, holding a dumbbell, weight plate, or medicine
ball with both hands at your chest. Rest the top of one foot behind you on the bench. Keeping your back
straight and your torso upright, lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor. Push back up
to a standing position. Do all your reps with one leg before repeating with your other leg.
Superset 3
3a Dumbbell Swing
The benefit: Strengthens your hips and hamstrings in an explosive fashion, which can add inches to
your vertical jump; improves overall conditioning
Swap it for: The leg curl
How to do it: Stand with your feet more than shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell with a hand-over-
hand grip and your arms hanging down in front of you. Push your hips back and lower the weight
between your legs until it's under your butt. Drive back up to a standing position and swing the weight up
to chest height, keeping your arms straight. Go right into your next rep and continue at a swift pace.
Superset 4
4a Single-Leg Deadlift
The benefit: Strengthens your entire lower body and improves balance
Swap it for: The lunge
How to do it: Stand with your feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart. Raise one foot and extend it
behind you, just off the floor. Contract your glutes, brace your abs, and keep your spine naturally
arched. Focusing on balance, lower yourself until your torso is parallel to the floor. Initiate the movement
by pushing your hips back. Push back up to the starting position, and complete all your reps before
switching legs.
4b Underhand Inverted Row
The benefit: Builds your back and biceps and bolsters your grip
Swap it for: The arm curl or the seated row
How to do it: Set a bar at hip height in a Smith machine or squat rack. Lie underneath the bar with your
heels on the floor and grab the bar with an underhand grip (palms facing you), your hands 1 or 2 inches
more than shoulder-width apart. Keeping your body in a straight line, pull your chest up to the bar using
your back muscles. Slowly lower yourself until your arms are straight.