Prime Time 6
Total Body Workout
By David Grisaffi,
Author, Firm And
Flatten Your Abs
http://www.flattenyourabs.net/
The
sleek physique we are all after is only obtained with a
certain amount of dedication. I have seen many clients
overcome the couch potato "look" by simply adjusting there
work load and following a good sound nutrition and exercise
programs. Nothing Fancy! The program must take into account
each piece of the puzzle - including smart nutrition planning,
fun stress relief exercises and of
course the ability to remove excess stress. Once you determine
you are ready to begin you are 51% on your way to
success.
First
believe it will happen, then ask for it to happen as you get
what you ask for, you always do, whether it is good or bad.
Aladdin always asked the genie for something
when he rubbed it and he always got it. You have to ask also.
If you want change
just ask and stick to it.
Getting started is the
predominately the most difficult. Many of you are overwhelmed
with information overload and you get stymied and do nothing.
So I'm going to outline a simple but fun exercise plan that
can get you started with NOW!
It is
time!
Just
image you having abs of steel, shoulder that look as good and
broad as an Olympic swimmer or piston like thighs and buttocks
of a downhill skier. This routine will do it for you. Focus on
each body area and go for it! You will look better, feel
stronger and improve overall muscle tone in a few short
weeks.
After
a good warm up of a bike, elliptical or treadmill for 5-10
minutes move then into a dynamic stretching routine for about
5 minutes. You can find dynamic stretching routines simply by
searching google.com and type the words. I have left dynamic
stretching out of the article, for the sake of keeping this
article shorter for your reading ease.
Here are the Primetime 6:
~Bent Knee Dead Lifts for a Strong Back
~See
Saw Shoulder press for coconut looking shoulder
~Bulgarian
Lunge for tight thighs
~Speed Skating Walk (buns of
steal)
~Basic Plank for a firm core
~T-Push up to
maximize your upper chest development and
balance
This
system is performed in a set fashion. You complete
the
prescribed repetitions and sets for each exercise
before moving
to the next.
Bent Knee Dead
Lifts
This exercise is for a strong back that you
can count on
staying fit. To perform this exercise you can
use a set of
dumbbells or barbell. This exercise should be
performed with
strict form. Load the barbell or grab a set
of dumbbells that
will allow you to do 12-15 repetitions.
This could take a few
tries so stick with it.
How To:
Stand with your up
straight and grasp the dumbbells or barbell
with an
overhand grip a little wider then your shoulders; just
out
side your thighs. Inhale a deep breath to stabilize your
core
area. Slowly bend with your knees slightly bent,
keeping your
chest up and back flat until it is parallel
with the floor.
Slowly exhale and stand up straight. Repeat
for the allotted reps
and sets.
See Saw Shoulder
Press
This exercise will do a great job at firming
up your upper torso,
improving your should girdle and
giving you a coconut looking set
of shoulders. This
exercise not only aids in a strong set of
shoulders but
also helps with entire body stabilization which
helps
prevent injuries. Perform this exercise for 12-15 reps
to
each side left and right.
How
To:
To perform the exercise
stand with your knees slightly bent,
belly button drawn in
a touch, and feet shoulder width apart.
Your palms should
be facing each other. Hold the dumbbells over
head for 5-10
seconds, then slowly lower one side to shoulder
level or
parallel to the floor. Pause at the bottom for 2
seconds
then slowly push the weight back up. Repeat this
action with the
opposite arm. Alternate this pattern for
the reps prescribed.
Bulgarian
Lunge
This exercise is great to toning up your
buttocks and legs. Go for it
How To:
Stand
up and place one leg on a low beach about 2 feet
behind
you. The top of your foot should be in contact with
the top of
the low bench or you can use low stairs. Please
keep your chin up
and back straight as you can. Draw your
belly button in slightly
to create a good stable core.
Slowly drop you back knee towards
the floor. Keep your then
shin bone of your front leg
perpendicular to the floor and
do not let it slide forward past
your ankle. Push back up
to the starting position and perform
10-12 reps with each
leg. Repeat for the other leg and do 2 sets
for each
leg.
T-Push
Up
The exercise is superior to developing the chest
muscles and
creating core involvement.
How to:
Get on the floor face down and support your weight
with your toes
and hands. Your feet should be together and
your palms flat on
the floor a little wider then should
width. Your body should form
a straight line from your neck
to your ankles. Keep your head in
neutral (not facing up)
and draw in your belly button slightly to
keep a strong
core. Slowly lower your body towards the floor.
Lower your
chest to within one inch of the floor keeping
good
alignment. Push yourself back up to the starting
position, then
twist to your right side, lifting your right
arm so it's
perpendicular to the floor and it forms a
straight line with your
torso and left arm. Your head and
eyes should follow your hand,
so you are looking at up at
the top hand. Slowly lower down and
perform another push up
and repeat twisting to the left side.
Perform 8-10 T push
ups, four to each side. Do 2 sets of
this
exercise.
Speed Skater
Walk
This is another great exercise for the thighs
and buttocks.
It really firms them up quick
How
To:
Slowly draw your belly button in to stabilize
your core. Then
stand with both feet together and knees
bent to 90 degrees if you
can. Lean forward at the waist so
your spine is at about 45
degree angle to the floor. Keep
your chin up and hands behind
your back or tightly next to
your side. Take a big step forward
with your right leg. Let
your left leg extend as much as
possible. Slowly drag the
toes of your left foot up until they
are even with your
right foot. As soon as this happens, step
forward with the
left extending your right leg. Perform 10
strides with each
leg rest a minute and repeat.
Basic
Plank
I like this exercise because it is simple and
produces results.
How To:
Lying face down, prop
yourself up on your elbows and toes. Make
sure your palms
down and facing forward and your belly button is
gently
drawn in. Elbows should be directly under your
shoulders
and you eyes should be looking at the floor. Hold
this for 30
seconds. Rest 30 seconds and repeat 5-10 times.
Try to work up to
1 minute holds
This
simple but effective exercise routine can be done
virtually
any where with just a small set of dumbbells. The
key to success
in any venture is consistency. Keep plugging
away and your will
find your body changing in front of your
eyes. Use this routine
along with my ultimate core training
e book "Firm and Flatten
Your Abs" and you are well on your
way to a successful
accomplishment.
To Get
More Information About Fat Loss and Toning Your Abs
Go to:
Firm and Flatten Your
Abs:
Coach
David Grisaffi,
Tacoma Washington
P.S.If you enjoyed
this workout, then you will love the workout programs in my
Firm And Flatten Your Abs E-book. You can get more information
on the home page at:
http://www.flattenyourabs.net/
About the
Author:
David Grisaffi majored in physical
education and holds multiple certifications including 3 from
the prestigious CHEK Institute: Level II high Performance
Exercise Kinesiologist, Golf Biomechanic, and health and
lifestyle counselor. He's also certified by the ISSA as a
personal trainer and specialist in performance nutrition.
David has been a high school wrestling and baseball coach and
is currently an independent trainer and strength coach. He has
been sought after by some of the top athletes in professional
sports including world champion boxer Greg Haugen and
professional golfer Michael Putnam. David?s ebook, Firm And Flatten Your
Abs is an online best seller which teaches you how
develop ?six pack abs" while improving strength, function and
athletic power at the same time. Find out more on the home
page at: http://www.flattenyourabs.net/