The 50s
No, not the decade. A couple weeks ago I was wanting to come up with a workout that was simple, easy to remember, doesn’t need a lot of equipment but would still be challenging and effective. I came up with what I called The 50′s. Basically it’s doing 50 of each exercise and using a 50lb barbell when needed. I have been mixing up the order but I always try and follow the push-pull method. The push-pull is alternating between a pushing exercise and a pulling one. Here’s an example of one of my 50′s. The 50 reps do not have to be done at once, either something like a 30rep -rest- 20rep, 15rep -rest- 15rep -rest- 10rep -rest- 10rep, or what ever works for you. Just finish all 50 before moving on to the next exercise.
- 50 Bodyweight or “Hindu” squats. push
- 50 Bent over rows with a 50lb barbell. pull
- 50 Overhead presses with a 50lb barbell. push
- 50 Upright rows with a 50lb barbell. pull
- 50 Push ups. push
- 25 Pull ups, 25 chin ups. pull
- 50 Squats with 50lb barbell. push
- 100 Bicycle crunches. (Ok not 50 but if you count a “right-left” as 1 that’s 50. Ha)
I’m sure there are lot more to add to the mix, so be creative, and have a good workout. Yes that is a photo of my workout room. When the weather is nice I do try and workout outside though.
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