Jennifer just turned 30 and is unhappy with the way she looks. When Jennifer was in high school she was a cheerleader and very active outside of school.
Throughout the years she has tried several diets, bought many gym memberships, and just can’t find the drive or information to make her hard work actually pay off.
From wasting money on a personal trainer to spending too much money on supplements, Jennifer is about to give up on achieving the body she deserves.
This has happened with someone I personally know and since I started working with her, she has found that going to the gym is fun, effective, and is improving her quality of life.
This workout paired with some sound nutritional advice can yield great results and I think you will be shocked to see the results you can achieve in as little as 4 weeks.
Nutrition and Weight Loss
Not being able to maintain weight loss motivation is a huge reason why many fail.
Being able to maintain motivation is important because there will be the food cravings and a lot of bad habits being broken; this will not be easy!
Paid Help
I wanted to offer you something a little more in depth so I got in contact with Cutty from Cutty Strength and asked him what has been working well with his clients. He told me to check out a package from Critical Bench called “THINK! And Lose Weight.”
This is a 104 page ebook that has the advice and specific directions for choosing the habits that support weight loss. You’ll learn proven habits of effective weight loss and you can apply these to your every day life. You won’t have to worry about feeling deprived and waiting on your next cheat day because you can’t break the habit of overeating bad foods.
This is a proven method thousands of copies have been sold. I got to read the book and it even taught me a few things that I may have to write in upcoming articles.
Free Tips
- Calories in vs Calories out is just a small piece of the puzzle; the types of food you eat matters too!
- You can have your cake and eat it too; moderation and proper planning is key to successful long-term weight loss
- You can’t out run a bad diet; you cannot “go run” a donut off, the damage is done if you did not plan for the extra awesome foods.
- Watch the calories you drink; many drinks contain calories and adding sugar or creamer (like coffee) just makes the calorie count skyrocket.
- Be consistent; consistently eating the same types of foods and not having random days of eating more and then less will help keep the body balanced and will help you learn what does and does not work for you.
Workout Schedule
Everyone’s schedule is a little different, so don’t count this workout out just because you can’t go on the days I suggest. Make time to get to the gym if you really want to succeed.
A sample workout schedule would look like this:
- Monday – Workout A
- Tuesday – Workout B
- Wednesday – Off
- Thursday – Workout C
- Friday – Workout D
- Saturday – Off
- Sunday – Off
| Workout A | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Dumbbell Bench Press | 3 | 12 |
| Incline Dumbbell Bench Press | 3 | 12 |
| Incline Dumbbell Flyes | 3 | 12 |
| Dips | 3 | 12 |
| Side Bends | 3 | 20 |
| Workout B | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlifts | 3 | 12 |
| Bent Over Barbell Rows | 3 | 12 |
| Close Grip Pull Downs | 3 | 20 |
| Pull Ups | 3 | 12 |
| Planks | 3 | ALAP |
| Workout C | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Dumbbell Overhead Press | 3 | 12 |
| Machine Overhead Press | 3 | 12 |
| Dumbbell Lateral Raise | 3 | 12 |
| Standing Bent Over Laterals | 3 | 12 |
| Side Bends | 3 | 20 |
| Workout D | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Pistol Squats | 3 | 12 |
| Leg Press | 3 | 12 |
| Straight Leg Deadlifts | 3 | 12 |
| Leg Extensions | 3 | 12 |
| Decline Sit Ups | 3 | 20 |
Exercise Tips
- ALAP – As Long As Possible. Hold the plank position until you cannot hold it any longer. The goal is to increase the amount of time you can stay in that position.
- Pick a weight to challenge you to struggle to get every rep in every set. Next week add some weight to the workout and try to do the sets and reps at that weight.
- Practice good form and get a good contraction every rep.
- If you are trying to lose weight, cut 200 calories daily from what you already eat. This will get your body starting to burn body fat for energy. No need to starve yourself.
- If you are trying to simply tone up, maintain your diet you currently eat and add about 100 calories worth of protein to your diet. This will aid in recovery and building lean toned muscle.
- If you are simply too small and would like to add some lean muscle and curves to your body, increase your daily calories by 200 calories. Try to use these calories for protein and fats, keep the carbs the same.
If you have any comments or questions, feel free to leave them below. Be sure to share these workouts with your friends.
Hi! Im excited to try this workout! I just turned 49 and started lifted weights again about 6 months ago. I’m seeing results in my upper body but not in my legs & Abs. I’m pretty lean but I definitely need to tone in those areas and I don’t do cardio just walked my dog in the morning. Will your program help?
Christina
It will definitely help. Start watching what you eat and being a little more active and you’ll start to see your legs tone up!
When we do three sets of reps, do you do the three sets in a row with a rest in between? Or do you do the entire workout three times?
You will take a rest in between, so Set 1… rest for 1 minute (whatever your rest period would be), Set 2, Rest, Set 3. 🙂
Hi, I’ve had bilateral mastectomy and can’t do pull ups. Any suggestion for alternative?
I’d consult with your doctor but any wide grip rows will work.
Is it really 20 close grip pull downs? I’ve been doing this workout for three weeks now and it always seems odd to me. Thanks.
Why odd? Try using this attachment instead:
That’s the one I’m using. Just seems like it goes on forever and all the other reps with weights are 12 so I wanted to verify it was correct. Also I had to find some pistol progressions to work up to pistol squats. You might want to share some here for others who may struggle with that one. Thanks!
I’ve fallen off completely from exercise. I have a lot going on personally and really need a program that wouldn’t require me to be in the gym for hours and hours. This program looks simple enough and like it will provide the variety I need to stay interested. I’m going to aim for 6 weeks of consistency… Then for 6 more…whew…Here we go!
Strive for 1 week consistency and work from there. Overwhelming yourself with something new can take a toll on your mind. Aim to get in the car to go and then when you get there, aim to exercise. Small steps in the right direction make a huge difference even when the bigger picture seems huge.
There’s plenty of different workouts to choose from, different day setups and everything. The most important part of this is to stay consistent in what you do and strive to do better next time. Getting your start now will help when the new year resolutioners start coming. You’ll have a head start and already be on the way to the body you want.
Keep up the work and get to work 🙂