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  • The Power Hour Mini-Plans: 5 Easy-to-Follow Workout Routines

    The Power Hour Mini-Plans: 5 Easy-to-Follow Workout Routines

    If you’re the “get in, get out” type when it comes to the gym—these are the programs for you.

    We call these the “mini-plans” because they are condensed or simplified versions of what you may see in a traditional plan. Instead of a “split” or something new every day, just one or two of these workouts are your guide. Watch the inspirational demo videos featuring mini-plan designer Peter Miller from FOCUS NYC.

    Mini-Plan #1

    DIRECTIONS: Complete this full body workout 3 x per week for 6 weeks.

    Incline Dumbbell Press x 6
    Deadlift x 6
    Toe Touch x15

    Rest 2 minutes. Complete x 3

    Dumbbell Goblet Squat x 8
    Jump Lunge x12
    Plank x 30 sec   

    Rest 2 minutes. Complete x 3

    Mini-Plan #2

    DIRECTIONS: Complete this workout 2 x per week alternated with an upper body workout on another 2 days.

    Box Jump x 8
    Dumbbell lunge x 8
    Kettlebell Swing x 20

    Rest 2 minutes. Complete x 3

    Toe touch x 30 sec
    Bench Crunch x 30 sec
    Bicycle crunch x 30 sec

    Rest 60 seconds. Complete x 3

    Mini-Plan #3

    DIRECTIONS: Perform this workout 2 x per week alternated with lower body strength training days.

    Dumbbell Floor Press 3 x 6
    Dumbbell Row 3×8
    Unilateral Dumbbell Overhead Press 3 x 8

    Rest 60 seconds between each set

    Clap Push Up x failure
    Lat Pulldown x 10
    Weighted Dip x failure

    Rest 90 seconds and repeat

    Mini-Plan #4

    DIRECTIONS: Complete this program 3 x per week for 6 weeks

    Zercher Squat x 6
    Walking Dumbbell Push Up Row x 10
    American Kettlebell Swing x 15

    Rest 2 minutes. Complete x 2

    Jump Squat x 12
    Dip x 20
    Burpee x 45 sec

    Rest 60 seconds. Complete x 2

    Mini-Plan #5

    DIRECTIONS: Perform this workout 2-3 x per week for 6 weeks. 

    A1. Romanian Deadlift x 8
    A2. Glute Bridge x 8

    Rest 60 seconds. Complete x 3

    B1. Dumbbell Incline Press x 6
    B2. Goblet Squat x 6

    Rest 60 seconds. Complete x 3

    C1. Dumbbell Row x 8
    C2. Dumbbell Flye x 12

    Rest 60 seconds. Complete x 3

    D1. Landmine Row x 8
    D2. Push Up x failure              

    Rest 60 seconds. Complete x 3