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INTRODUCTION PAGE 3
CARDIO PAGE 4 -5
12 WEEK EXPANSION PROGRAM PAGE 6
WORKOUTS PAGE 7 - 15
EXERCISE INDEX PAGE 16 -28
DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT PAGE 30
Note: This e book is for the general fitness interest only. The information contained herein should not be
taken as medical advice. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any health
problem. The information is not intended to replace the advice of a physician or health professional.
Please consult your physician or a health professional before beginning any diet or exercise program.
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This follow- up plan is a supplement
to THE LEAN AND SCULPTED 12
WEEK WORKOUT GUIDE and aims
to continue your progress. Over
the course of a further 12 weeks, a
combination of weight training and
cardio will set you well on your way
towards your goals.
With each personal best that you hit in The rest periods range from 60 seconds
the gym or every pound you lose on the to 120 seconds. This is done to give you
scales, you are making progress. There is more recovery time when necessary.
no such thing as a quick fix – hard work An isolation movement is more likely to
gets results - and it is important that you require less rest as it is less stressful on
do not give up on long-term progression. the entire body, whereas a compound
Incorporating small, positive changes and exercise is more likely to require a longer
practicing correct training techniques will rest period.
assist you in building a body for life.
Choosing the correct weight and pushing
Our ultimate aim is to provide you with a yourself to progress is important,
focus. By setting challenging but attainable however, try and finish 80-90% of sets;
objectives within your training and just one or two reps shy of failure. This
applying a definitive, progressive strategy will help you train at a higher intensity
for achieving results, you will be able to for longer and be less taxing on the
take control of your own fitness. central nervous system (CNS).
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CONTINUED...
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Upper body
Week 13 Lower body (A) Rest Push (A) Pull (A) Legs (A) Rest
(A)
Upper body
Week 14 Lower body (A) Rest Push (A) Pull A Legs A Rest
(A)
Whole Body
Week 15 Pull (A) Legs (A) Rest Whole Body D Rest
C
Week 18 Rest Taper (A) Rest Taper (B) Rest Taper (C) Rest
Week 20 Push (B) Pull (B) Legs (C) Rest Push (C) Pull (C) Legs (D)
Shoulders& Arms
Week 21 Push (B) Lower Body B Rest Chest & back A Legs B Rest
A
Week 22 Pull (B) Legs (C) Rest Push (C) Pull (C) Legs (D)
Week 24 Rest Taper (A) Rest Taper (B) Rest Taper (C) Rest
Legs (E) Upper body (A) Rest Lower body (B) Push (D) Pull (D) Rest
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Upper A:
BARBELL FLAT BENCH PRESS-
3-4 sets of 5 to 8 reps-Rest 90-120 seconds
WIDE GRIP PULLDOWN-
3-4 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
STANDING BARBELL OVERHEAD PRESS-
3 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
CABLE FACEPULLS-
2 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL INCLINE FLIES-
2 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
EZ BAR BICEP CURLS-
3 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 60 seconds
SKULLS CRUSHERS-
3 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 60 seconds
Lower A:
CONVENTIONAL DEADLIFT-
3-4 sets of 5-8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
LEG EXTENSION-
3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
LEG CURL-
3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
HACK SQUATS-
3-4 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
HYPEREXTENSIONS-
2 sets of 15 to 25 reps- Rest 60 seconds
CALF RAISES IN LEG PRESS-
3 sets of 8-12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
push a:
DUMBBELL INCLINE PRESS- 3-4 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
SEATED DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
CABLE CROSSOVER- 2 sets of 10-15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
DUMBBELL STANDING SIDE RAISES- 3 sets of 10 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
ASSISTED DIPS-2 sets of 10 to 15 reps - Rest 60-90 seconds
CABLE ROPE PUSHDOWN- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
DUMBBELL TRICEP KICKBACK- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
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pull a:
BARBELL ROW- 3-4 sets of 6 to 8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
UNDERHAND PULLDOWN- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
CABLE ROW- 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL REAR DELT FLIES- 4 sets of 10 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
BARBELL BICEP CURLS- 3 sets of 8-10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
CABLE BICEP CURLS- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps-Rest 60 seconds
“ don’t forget
to visit the
technique
index for
infomation on
“
correct form.
legs A:
SQUAT-
4 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
STRAIGHT LEG DEADLIFT-
3 sets of 10-15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
LEG PRESS-
3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
SEATED LEG CURL-
3 sets of 10 to 15- Rest 60 seconds
DUMBBELL WALKING LUNGE-
3 sets of 20 reps per leg. 40 steps in total
per set- Rest 60-90 seconds
SEATED CALF RAISES-
3 sets of 10-20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
whole body A:
YOUR CHOICE OF DEADLIFT-
4 sets of 5 to 8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
BARBELL FLAT BENCH PRESS-
2 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
WIDE GRIP PULLDOWN-
3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL STANDING SIDE RAISES-
3 sets of 10 to 15 reps-Rest 60 seconds
LEG EXTENSION-
3 sets of 10-15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
CALF RAISES IN LEG PRESS-
3 sets of 10-15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
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Whole Body b:
DUMBBELL FLAT BENCH PRESS- 3-4 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
LEG PRESS- 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
BARBELL ROW- 3 sets of 8-10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
LEG CURLS- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
BARBELL BICEP CURLS- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
DUMBBELL OVERHEAD EXTENSION- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
Whole Body c:
SQUAT- 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
SUMO DEADLIFT- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
STANDING BARBELL OVERHEAD PRESS- 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL FLAT FLIES- 2 sets of 10-15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
CABLE ROW- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
LYING LEG CURLS- 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
SEATED CALF RAISES- 3 sets of 10 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
whole body d:
DUMBBELL ROW-
3-4 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
BARBELL INCLINE BENCH PRESS-
3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
LEG PRESS-
3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
CABLE FACEPULLS-
2 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL SEATED SIDE RAISES-
2 sets of 10 to 20 reps-Rest 60 seconds
PREACHER CURLS-
3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
STRAIGHT BAR CABLE PUSHDOWN-
3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
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Upper Body B:
BARBELL ROW- 3 sets of 5 to 8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
V-BAR PULLDOWN- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL INCLINE PRESS- 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
BARBELL FLAT BENCH PRESS- 3 sets of 6 to 8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
SEATED DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
CABLE FACEPULLS- 2 sets of 10 to 15 reps Rest 60 seconds
TRICEP CABLE PUSHDOWNS- 2 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 60 seconds
STANDING DUMBBELL BICEP CURLS- 2 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
Lower Body B:
SQUAT- 3 sets of 5 to 8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
DUMBBELL WALKING LUNGE- 3 sets of 15 steps per leg, 30 steps in total per set-
Rest 60-90 seconds
LEG EXTENSION- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
BARBELL HIP THRUSTS- 3 sets of 10-12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
STRAIGHT LEG DEADLIFT- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
SEATED CALF RAISES- 2 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
STANDING CALF RAISES- 2 sets of 12 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
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Legs B:
SUMO DEADLIFT-
4 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
LYING LEG CURL-
sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
LEG PRESS-
3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
ONE LEG DONKEY KICK BACK-
3 sets of 15-20 reps per leg, 30-40 reps in
total per set- Rest 60 seconds
GOBLET SQUATS-
3 sets of 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
CALF RAISES IN LEG PRESS-
3 sets of 15 to 25 reps- Rest 60 seconds
Push B:
BARBELL FLAT BENCH PRESS- 3-4 sets of 5 to 8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
SEATED DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS- 3 sets of 6 to 8 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL FLAT FLIES- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
SEATED DUMBBELL SIDE RAISES- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
MACHINE CHEST PRESS- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
SKULLCRUSHERS- 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 60 seconds
CABLE ROPE PUSHDOWN- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
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PuLL B:
BARBELL ROW- 3 sets of 5 to 8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
UNDERHAND PULLDOWN- 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
T-BAR ROW- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
WIDE GRIP CABLE ROW- 2 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
CABLE FACEPULLS- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
EZ BAR BICEP CURL- 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 60 seconds
DUMBBELL HAMMER CURL- 2 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
Legs C:
SQUATS-
3 sets of 4 to 8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
LEG PRESS-
3 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
LEG EXTENSION-
3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
ONE LEG CABLE KICKBACK-
3 sets of 15-20 reps per leg, 30-40 reps in
total per set- Rest 60 seconds
SEATED LEG CURL-
3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
CALF RAISES IN LEG PRESS-
2 sets of 5 to 10 reps- Rest 60 seconds
SEATED CALF RAISES-
3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
PUSH C:
DUMBBELL FLAT PRESS-
3 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
STANDING BARBELL OVERHEAD PRESS-
4 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
STANDING DUMBBELL SIDE RAISES-
3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL INCLINE FLIES-
3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
ASSISTED DIPS-
3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
CABLE STRAIGHT BAR PUSHDOWN-
3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
DUMBBELL TRICEP KICKBACK-
2 sets of 10-15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
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Pull C:
WIDE GRIP PULLDOWN- 3 sets of 6 to 8 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL ROW- 3 sets of 5 to 8 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
V-BAR PULLDOWN- 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
CABLE ROW- 2 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL REAR DELT FLIES- 3 sets of 10 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
SEATED DUMBBELL BICEP CURLS- 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 60 seconds
CABLE BICEP CURLS- 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
Legs D:
YOUR CHOICE OF DEADLIFT- 3 sets of 6 to 8 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
DUMBBELL WALKING LUNGE- 3 sets of 10-15 steps per leg, 20-30 steps in total
per set- Rest 60-90 seconds
LYING LEG CURLS-3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
GLUTE BRIDGE- 2 sets of 15 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
ONE LEG DONKEY KICK BACK- 3 sets of 15-20 reps per leg, 30-40 reps in total per
set- Rest 60 seconds
LEG EXTENSIONS- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
STANDING CALF RAISES- 3-4 sets of 10 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
TAPER A:
SQUAT-
3 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
LEG EXTENSION-
2 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
WIDE GRIP PULLDOWN-
2 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL INCLINE PRESS-
3 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
BARBELL BICEP CURL-
2 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
SKULLCRUSHERS-
2 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
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Taper B:
BARBELL FLAT BENCH PRESS-
2 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
CABLE ROW-
2 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
LEG PRESS-
3 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
SEATED CALF RAISES-
2 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
SEATED DUMBBELL SIDE RAISES-
3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
Taper C:
CONVENTIONAL DEADLIFT-
2 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
SEATED LEG CURLS-
2 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
DUMBBELL ROW-
2 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
MACHINE CHEST PRESS-
2 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
TRICEP ROPE PUSHDOWN-
2 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
STANDING DUMBBELL BICEP CURLS-
2 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
Legs E:
CONVENTIONAL DEADLIFT- 3-4 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
LEG PRESS- 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
LYING LEG CURLS- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
ONE LEG CABLE KICKBACK- 3 sets of 10-20 reps per leg, 20-40 reps in total per
set- Rest 60 seconds
SQUAT- 2 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
CALF RAISES IN LEG PRESS- 4 sets of 15 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
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Push D:
DUMBBELL INCLINE PRESS- 3-4 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
DUMBBELL FLAT FLIES- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
SEATED DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS- 3-4 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
STANDING DUMBBELL SIDE RAISES- 3 sets of 10 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
CABLE ROPE PUSHDOWN- 3 sets of 8 to 12- Rest 60 seconds
DUMBBELL OVERHEAD EXTENSION- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
Pull D:
BARBELL ROW- 3-4 sets of 8 to 10 reps- Rest 90-120 seconds
UNDERHAND PULLDOWN- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
T-BAR ROW- 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps- Rest 60-90 seconds
CABLE FACEPULLS- 4 sets of 12 to 20 reps- Rest 60 seconds
BARBELL BICEP CURLS- 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps- Rest 60 seconds
DUMBBELL SEATED BICEP CURLS- 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps- Rest 60 seconds
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DEADLIFTS
-During all deadlift exercise’s it is imperative to main-
tain a straight back. Rounding the back will place a lot
of stress on the lower back and lead to injury.
-Try keeping the bar as close to the body as possible
during, that’s where the power is!
CONVENTIONAL DEADLIFT
-Stand with a shoulder width stance with a loaded barbell
in front of you against your shins.
-Grip the bar just outside your legs.
-While keeping the back as straight as possible, bend your
knees, bend forward and grip the bar.
-While holding gripping the bar, start the lifts by pushing
your legs and simultaneously bringing your torso
back in to the upright position.
-In the upright position stick your chest our and contract
the shoulder blades together.
-Go back to the starting position by bending the knees
while leaning forward at the waist while
maintaining a straight back.
SUMO DEADLIFTS
-Standing with a wide stance, this will depend how tall you are
and what is comfortable. Start with feet 6
inches from the collars of the bar.
-Turn your feet to roughly 45 degrees.
-Bend at the hips, bent the knees and grip the bar just inside
the inside of your legs.
-The arms should be directly below the shoulders, relaxing the
arms will help lengthen them.
-Lower the hips, look forward, keep your chest out and drive
upwards through the back half of your feet.
-As the bar passes through your knees, lean back and drive the
hips forward into an upright position.
-In the upright position stick your chest out and contract the
shoulder blades together.
-Return the weight to the ground while maintaining a straight
back and bending at the hips.
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BARBELL SQUATS
MAIN MUSCLE USED: QUADRICEPS
OTHER MUSCLES USED: GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, CALVES AND
LOWER BACK
EXERCISE TYPE: COMPOUND
-Set a bar at shoulder level in the squat rack. For those unable
to use the Olympic bar, start with
bodyweight squats or use ready-made bars.
-Step under the bar and plaace just below the neck on the back
of your shoulders.
(Trapezius and rear deltoid area).
-Hold the bar with both hands in a comfortable position. Try a
gripping about 6 inches to the side
of each shoulder.
-Feet should be slightly pointed out.
-While maintaining a straight back lower the bar by bending
your knees and dropping the hits
directly downward.
-Lower yourself till your thighs are slightly below parallel to the
floor.
-The knees should not go to far past the ankles.
-Begin to raise the bar by pushing against the ground with
heels of the foot until you are back in an
upright position.
HACK SQUATS
HACK SQUATS CAN BE DONE ON EITHER THE SMITH MACHINE
OR HACK SQUAT MACHINE.
WHEN DOING ON A SMITH MACHINE:
-Set the bar at shoulder level.
-Step under the bar and place just below the neck on the back of
your shoulder.
(Trapezius and rear deltoid area).
-Walk the feet out 1-2 steps
-Place the feet in a shoulder width stance and slightly pointed out.
-Unlock the bar with a slightly wider shoulder width grip.
-Begin to lower the bar by bending the knees and dropping the
hips. Continue downward until the angle
between your upper legs and calves become less than 90 de-
grees.
-Raise the bar by pushing the heels into the floor, straightening
the legs until you are back into an
upright position.
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HACK SQUATS WHEN DONE ON A MACHINE:
-Place the back of your torso against the back pad and
hook your shoulders under the pads provided.
-Place feet in a shoulder width stance and slightly point-
ed out.
-Place your hands on the side handles of the machine
and disengage the safety bars, usually done by
moving horizontally.
-Lower the machine by bending your knees and keeping
your head up. Continue down until the angle
between your upper legs and calves is less than 90
degrees.
-Raises the machine by pushing through the heels and
straightening your legs until you are back in the
starting position.
GOBLET SQUATS
Main Muscle Used: Quadriceps
Other Muscles Used: Hamstrings and Glutes
Exercise Type: Compound
-Standing holding a kettle bell or dumbbell close to your
chest.
-Place feet in a shoulder width stance and slightly pointed
out.
-Squat down by bending your knees and dropping your
hips until your hamstrings touch your calves.
-Keep your chest up and back straight.
-Raise yourself back into the starting position by pushing
from the heel and straightening your legs.
LEG PRESS
-Add weight and sit down on the leg press machine and
place your legs on the platform in front of you
-Deactivate the safety bars while holding the platform in
place with your feet.
-Lower the platform until your thigh and calves make at
least a 90-degree angle.
-Push the platform with the heels of your feet until the plat-
form is back in the starting position.
LEG EXTENSIONS
-Choose your weight and sit down on the machine
-Adjust the seat and the pad until it sits just above your
feet
-Using your quadriceps extend your legs until they are
parallel to the ground. Do not move the upper body
while performing this exercise.
-Pause at the top of the exercise for 1-3 seconds
-Lower the weight back down into the starting position.
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LEG CURLS
- Choose your weight and sit down on the machine
-Adjust the seat and the pad until it sits just below the calves
-Using your hamstrings pull the machine as far as possible to-
wards the back of your thighs. Do not move the
upper body while performing this exercise.
-Pause at the bottom of the exercise of 1-3 seconds
-Return the weight back to the starting position
-Lower the weight back down into the starting position.
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CALF RAISES IN LEG PRESS
-Sit down in the leg press machine and place your legs on
the platform in front of you.
-Point your feet straight and position at the bottoms of the
bad with your heels extending off.
-Deactivate the safety bar
-Knees should be slightly bend but stationary throughout
the exercise.
-Press on the platform by raising your heels and extending
your ankles as high as possible.
-Pause at the top of the exercise for 1-3 seconds.
-Return to the starting position by lowering your heels as
you bend your ankles until the calves are fully
stretched.
HYPEREXTENSIONS
-Lie face down on a hyperextension machine
-Tuck your ankles under the footpads
-Adjust the upper pad to suit your height; it should be resting
on your upper thighs
-With your body straight, cross your arms in front of you.
-Bend forward at the waist while keeping your back flat.
-You should feel a stretch in your hamstrings
-Raise your torso back to the starting position
-Contract the glutes at the top of the movement for 1-3 seconds
before performing the next rep.
-Lower the weight back down into the starting position.
GLUTE BRIDGE
-Lie flat on the ground and place your hands on your hips
-Begin the movement by driving through your heels
-Extend your hips vertically upwards
-Your bodyweight should be support by your upper and back
and your feet.
-Extend as far as possible, pause at the top of the movement
for 1-3 seconds
-To make this exercise harder, place a weighted plate on
your hips.
-Slowly return to the starting position
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ONE LEG DONKEY KICK BACK
-Kneel on the floor with your arms extended in front of you
(a push up position with your hand slightly
wider than shoulder width.
-Create a 90 degree angle between your thighs and lower leg.
-Maintain a straight back and look forwards throughout the
exercise
-Lift one leg until your hamstrings are in the line with the
back, maintain at 90 degree angle in your leg.
-Contract the glutes throughout the entire movement
-Return the leg to the starting position and repeat with other
leg.
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FLAT DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS
-Lie on your back on a flat bench with the dumbbells on
top of your chest
-Position your back with a slight arch and shoulder
blades retracted
-Feet should be fat on the floor
-Bring the dumbbells out such that the elbows are an-
gled somewhere between the body and 90 degrees
out to the side
-Forearms should be pointing up toward the ceiling
-Press the dumbbells up toward the ceiling contracting
your chest muscles. The dumbbells do not need to
come together and touch each other
-Reverse the movement lowering them to the start
position in a controlled manner
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DUMBBELL INCLINE FLIES
- Lie on your back on a flat bench with the dumbbells on top of your
chest
-Position your back with a slight arch and shoulder blades retracted
-Feet should be fat on the floor
-Lift the dumbbells in front of you at shoulder width with your palms
facing each other.
-Raise the dumbbells up like you are pressing them but stop and
hold just before you lock out.
-With a slight bend in you elbows lower your arms out at both sides
in a wide arc until you feel a stretch on your chest.
-Return your arms back to the starting position as your contract
your chest muscles and breathe out.
CABLE CROSSOVERS
-Place the attachments of a cable machine at shoulder width
level
-Step forward in front in the middle of both cable attachments
while pulling your arms together in front of
you in line with your sternum
-With a slight bend in your elbows extend your arms to the side
in a wide arc until you feel a stretch on your
chest
-Return your arms back to the starting position as you breathe
out
-Make sure to use the same range of motion to lower the
weights
ASSISTED DIPS
-Stand on the bottom of the assisted dip/pull up machine
-Grasp the handles with a neutral grip
-Kneel on the pad
-Lower yourself slowly with your torso leaning slightly forward
-Your elbows should be flared out slightly until you feel a stretch
in your chest muscles
-When your upper arms go just below parallel to the ground use
your chest to bring your body back to the starting position
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STANDING BARBELL OVERHEAD PRESS
-Place a barbell about chest high on a squat rack
-With a pronated grip, grip the bar slightly wider than
shoulder width
-Place the barbell on your collarbone
-Lift the barbell up and take a step back out of the squat
rack
-Lift the bar over your head
-Lower the bar down to the collarbone as you inhale
-Lift the bar back up as you exhale
-Sit on a flat bench with your torso upright and feet flat
on the floor
-Raise the dumbbells out to the side and slightly in front
of your body, maintaining a slight bend at the elbows
-Try to keep the elbows higher than the wrists and now
the other way around
-Lower the weights back to the starting position
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CABLE FACEPULLS
-Face a cable pulley machine with a rope attached
-Set the attachment at shoulder level
-Pull the weight directly towards your eye level separating your
hands as you do so
-Keep your upper arms parallel to the ground
V-BAR PULLDOWN
-Sit on the seat and adjust the pads firmly over the thighs
-Attach the V-bar and grip with a neutral grip
-Pull the bar down towards the chest, squeezing under your
armpits
-Keep your chest up throughout the movement
-In a controlled manner lower the weight by reversing the
movement
BARBELL ROW
-Holding a barbell with a pronated grip bend your knees
and bring your torso forward by bending at the waist
-Keeping your torso stationary, breathe out and lift the
barbell towards your midriff.
-Keep elbows close to your body
-Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position
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DUMBBELL ROW
-Place one hand on a flat bench placing the same side knee also
on the flat bench
-With your other hand grip the dumbbell, your foot of this side
should be on the floor
-Your back should be flat and relatively parallel to the floor
-Draw your elbow back, squeezing under your armpit and pulling
the dumbbell towards your hip
-Reverse the movement and lower the dumbbell in a controlled
manner towards to floor
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SEATED DUMBBELL CURL
-Sit upright on a bench with the dumbbells gripped at the
sides of your body
-Curl up one dumbbell at a time; turn your forearm as you
curl so that your palm is facing towards your body
at the top of the movement
-Keep your elbow relatively stationary in relation to the body
whilst you curl
-Lower the weight back to the starting position in a controlled
manner
-Alternate Between left and right for each repetition
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PREACHER CURLS
-Grab an E-Z bar at the closer inner hand with your pals fac-
ing forward
-With the upper arms positioned against the preacher bench
pad and the chest against it, hold the E-Z bar at
shoulder length
-As you breathe slowly lower the bar until your upper arm is
extended and the biceps are fully stretched
-As you exhale, use the biceps to curl the weight up until the
bar is at shoulder height
-Lower the weight back down in a controlled manner.
SKULLCRUSHERS
-Lie on your back on a flat bench with a barbell lifted up
above your chest (elbows straight)
-Lower the bar in an arch until it is just slightly behind your
forehead
-Reverse the bar upwards thought the arch by contracting
your triceps to straighten your elbows
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THANKYOU FOR PURCHASING AND READING THE
THE FIT AFFINITY LEAN & SCUlpTED
WEEKS 13 - 24
I HOPE THAT IT HELPS YOU TO ACHIEVE YOUR FITNESS GOALS.
TRAIN HARD GIRLS!
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