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  • 25 unconventional exercises that are worth experimenting with

    25 unconventional exercises that are worth experimenting with

    Maybe you’ve been working out forever. You’ve got your routines down, and at this point it’s just getting it in and getting out. But at some point boredom is inevitable and change is needed. We dropped by FOCUS NYC to meet up with trainer Ryan Heffernan for him to give us the quick run-through on 25 exercises you probably have never tried in your life. And if you have, well, congratulations.

    The Exercises (in order of appearance in the video):

    1. Medicine Ball Pushup (feet and hands on ball)
    2. Incline Medicine Ball Pushup
    3. Single-Arm Anterior Rotation Press (seated on Swiss ball)
    4. Eccentric Push Press
    5. Plate-Loaded Bench Dip
    6. Barbell Single-Arm Push Press
    7. TRX French Press
    8. Zottman Curl
    9. Off-Set Pullup
    10. Incline Dumbbell Shrug
    11. Band Retraction Hold (for traps)
    12. Inverted Kettlebell Curl
    13. Single-Arm Barbell Row (using landmine)
    14. Barbell Suitcase Deadlift
    15. Jefferson Deadlift
    16. Single-Leg Barbell RDL
    17. Super-Band Pull-Through
    18. Zurcher Squat
    19. Pause Front Squat
    20. Single-Arm Plank
    21. Half-Kneeling Pallof Press
    22. Feet-Elevated Wall Plank
    23. Snatch-Grip Deadlift with Jump Shrug (traps)
    24. TRX Rotation
    25. Side Plank with Shoulder Abduction

    This content was originally published on MENSFITNESS.com

  • The 8-week Strong And Lean workout program: Week 7 And 8

    The 8-week Strong And Lean workout program: Week 7 And 8

    The following is a listing of the workouts for week’s 7 and 8 the Strong and Lean in 2015 program.

    MONDAY’S

     

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    SUPERSET (2/3 sets)

    Dumbbell Chest Press x 10 reps

    Barbell Deadlift x 3,5 reps (Three prep sets are needed for the deadlift. The one working set of a deadlift is pulled at 1:30 after the last set of chest presses)

    Rest 3-4 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Incline Dumbbell Chest Press x 12-15 reps

    Barbell Front Squat x 12 reps

    Palloff Press x 10 reps

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Push Ups x 15-failure reps

    Cable Flye (High to low) x 12 reps

    Side Plank Scoops x 12 reps each side

    Rest 1-2 minutes between sets

     

    TUESDAY’S

     

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    Treadmill x 4 sets (30 seconds work, 20 seconds rest)

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    TRX Row x 15,15,15

    Dumbbell Curl x 15,12,10

    Triceps Pressdown x 15,12,10

    Kettlebell Swings x 15,12,10

    Medicine Ball Lateral Throw x 15,15,15

    Medicine Ball Crunch with Throw x 15,15,15

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    EZ Bar Curl x 15

    EZ Bar Skull Crushers x 15

    Dumbbell Lateral Raises x 15

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

     

     

    WEDNESDAY’S

     

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    Foam Roll x 5-7 minutes

    Half Kneeling Hip Flexor with Arms Overhead x 4 each side

    Cat Cow x 6-8

    Thoracic Spin Rotation x 4 each side

    Cobra with Turn x 2 each side

    Child Pose with Turn x 2 each side

    Scap Breakers x 6-8

    Scap Wall Slides x 6-8

    Leg Swings x 10 each leg

    Straight Leg March x 20 yards

    Deconstructed Squat x 5

    SUPERSET ONE (3 sets)

    Walk Out Plank Hold x failure

    V-Up Hold x failure

    Rest 1 minute between sets.

    SUPERSET TWO (3 sets)

    Medicine Ball Suitcase Crunch x 10-12

    Medicine Ball Russian Twist x 20-30

    Rest 1 minute between sets

    FINISHER (2 sets)

    Plank on Hands with Shoulder Taps x 20

    Plank on Elbows with Knees to Elbows x 20

    Plank Hold x failure

    THURSDAY’S

     

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    SUPERSET  (3 sets)

    Barbell Back Squat x 12

    Weighted Chin Up x 12

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Barbell Romanian Deadlift x 12

    Landmine Anti-Rotation x 12

    TRX Reverse Grip Row x 12

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Wide Grip Lat Pulldown x 12

    Single Arm Dumbbell Row x 12

    Stability Ball Plank with Arm Circles x 30-45 seconds

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

    FRIDAY’S

     

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    Treadmill x 4 (30 seconds work, 20 seconds rest)

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Barbell Bench Press x 12

    Jump Rope x 1 minute

    Rest 3-4 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Incline Medicine Ball Push Ups x 10-12

    Cable Flye (Low to high) x 12

    Dumbbell Farmers Carry x failure

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

    Treadmill Tabata x 4 minutes (20 seconds work, 10 rests rest)

    SATURDAY’S

     

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    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Dumbbell Thruster x 15,12,10

    Dumbbell Bilateral Bent Over Row x 15,12,10

    Plyo Push Up x 15,12,10

    Jump Rope x 100,80,60

    Ab Wheel Roll Out x 15,12,10

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Box Jump x 15,12,10

    TRX High Pull x 15,12,10

    Push Ups x 15,12,10

    Kettlebell Swings x 15,12,10

    Wall Balls x 15,12,10

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

  • The 8-week Strong And Lean workout program: Week 5 and 6

    The following is a listing of the workouts for week’s 5 and 6 the Strong and Lean in 2015 program.

    MONDAY’S

     

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    SUPERSET (2/3 sets)

    Dumbbell Chest Press x 10 reps

    Barbell Deadlift x 3,5 reps (Three prep sets are needed for the deadlift. The one working set of a deadlift is pulled at 1:30 after the last set of chest presses)

    Rest 3-4 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Incline Dumbbell Chest Press x 12-15 reps

    Barbell Front Squat x 12 reps

    Palloff Press x 10 reps

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Push Ups x 15-failure reps

    Cable Flye (High to low) x 12 reps

    Side Plank Scoops x 12 reps each side

    Rest 1-2 minutes between sets

     

    TUESDAY’S

     

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    Treadmill x 4 sets (30 seconds work, 20 seconds rest)

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    TRX Row x 15,15,15

    Dumbbell Curl x 15,12,10

    Triceps Pressdown x 15,12,10

    Kettlebell Swings x 15,12,10

    Medicine Ball Lateral Throw x 15,15,15

    Medicine Ball Crunch with Throw x 15,15,15

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    EZ Bar Curl x 15

    EZ Bar Skull Crushers x 15

    Dumbbell Lateral Raises x 15

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

     

     

    WEDNESDAY’S

     

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    Foam Roll x 5-7 minutes

    Half Kneeling Hip Flexor with Arms Overhead x 4 each side

    Cat Cow x 6-8

    Thoracic Spin Rotation x 4 each side

    Cobra with Turn x 2 each side

    Child Pose with Turn x 2 each side

    Scap Breakers x 6-8

    Scap Wall Slides x 6-8

    Leg Swings x 10 each leg

    Straight Leg March x 20 yards

    Deconstructed Squat x 5

    SUPERSET ONE (3 sets)

    Walk Out Plank Hold x failure

    V-Up Hold x failure

    Rest 1 minute between sets.

    SUPERSET TWO (3 sets)

    Medicine Ball Suitcase Crunch x 10-12

    Medicine Ball Russian Twist x 20-30

    Rest 1 minute between sets

    FINISHER (2 sets)

    Plank on Hands with Shoulder Taps x 20

    Plank on Elbows with Knees to Elbows x 20

    Plank Hold x failure

    THURSDAY’S

     

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    SUPERSET  (3 sets)

    Barbell Back Squat x 12

    Weighted Chin Up x 12

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Barbell Romanian Deadlift x 12

    Landmine Anti-Rotation x 12

    TRX Reverse Grip Row x 12

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Wide Grip Lat Pulldown x 12

    Single Arm Dumbbell Row x 12

    Stability Ball Plank with Arm Circles x 30-45 seconds

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

    FRIDAY’S

     

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    Treadmill x 4 (30 seconds work, 20 seconds rest)

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Barbell Bench Press x 12

    Jump Rope x 1 minute

    Rest 3-4 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Incline Medicine Ball Push Ups x 10-12

    Cable Flye (Low to high) x 12

    Dumbbell Farmers Carry x failure

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

    Treadmill Tabata x 4 minutes (20 seconds work, 10 rests rest)

    SATURDAY’S

     

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    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Dumbbell Thruster x 15,12,10

    Dumbbell Bilateral Bent Over Row x 15,12,10

    Plyo Push Up x 15,12,10

    Jump Rope x 100,80,60

    Ab Wheel Roll Out x 15,12,10

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Box Jump x 15,12,10

    TRX High Pull x 15,12,10

    Push Ups x 15,12,10

    Kettlebell Swings x 15,12,10

    Wall Balls x 15,12,10

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

  • The 8-week Strong And Lean workout program: Week 1 – 4

    The following is a listing of the workouts for week’s 1-4 the Strong and Lean in 2015 program.

     

    MONDAY’S

    GET THE VIDEO DEMONSTRATION >>>

    SUPERSET (2/3 sets)

    Dumbbell Chest Press x 10 reps

    Barbell Deadlift x 3,5 reps (Three prep sets are needed for the deadlift. The one working set of a deadlift is pulled at 1:30 after the last set of chest presses)

    Rest 3-4 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Incline Dumbbell Chest Press x 12-15 reps

    Barbell Front Squat x 12 reps

    Palloff Press x 10 reps

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Push Ups x 15-failure reps

    Cable Flye (High to low) x 12 reps

    Side Plank Scoops x 12 reps each side

    Rest 1-2 minutes between sets

     

    TUESDAY’S

    GET THE VIDEO DEMONSTRATION >>>

    Treadmill x 4 sets (30 seconds work, 20 seconds rest)

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    TRX Row x 15,15,15

    Dumbbell Curl x 15,12,10

    Triceps Pressdown x 15,12,10

    Kettlebell Swings x 15,12,10

    Medicine Ball Lateral Throw x 15,15,15

    Medicine Ball Crunch with Throw x 15,15,15

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    EZ Bar Curl x 15

    EZ Bar Skull Crushers x 15

    Dumbbell Lateral Raises x 15

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

     

    WEDNESDAY’S

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    Foam Roll x 5-7 minutes

    Half Kneeling Hip Flexor with Arms Overhead x 4 each side

    Cat Cow x 6-8

    Thoracic Spin Rotation x 4 each side

    Cobra with Turn x 2 each side

    Child Pose with Turn x 2 each side

    Scap Breakers x 6-8

    Scap Wall Slides x 6-8

    Leg Swings x 10 each leg

    Straight Leg March x 20 yards

    Deconstructed Squat x 5

    SUPERSET ONE (3 sets)

    Walk Out Plank Hold x failure

    V-Up Hold x failure

    Rest 1 minute between sets.

    SUPERSET TWO (3 sets)

    Medicine Ball Suitcase Crunch x 10-12

    Medicine Ball Russian Twist x 20-30

    Rest 1 minute between sets

    FINISHER (2 sets)

    Plank on Hands with Shoulder Taps x 20

    Plank on Elbows with Knees to Elbows x 20

    Plank Hold x failure

     

    THURSDAY’S

     

    GET THE VIDEO DEMONSTRATION >>>

    SUPERSET  (3 sets)

    Barbell Back Squat x 12

    Weighted Chin Up x 12

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Barbell Romanian Deadlift x 12

    Landmine Anti-Rotation x 12

    TRX Reverse Grip Row x 12

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Wide Grip Lat Pulldown x 12

    Single Arm Dumbbell Row x 12

    Stability Ball Plank with Arm Circles x 30-45 seconds

    Rest 2 minutes between sets

     

    FRIDAY’S

     

    GET THE VIDEO DEMONSTRATION >>>

    Treadmill x 4 (30 seconds work, 20 seconds rest)

    CIRCUIT ONE (3 sets)

    Barbell Bench Press x 12

    Jump Rope x 1 minute

    Rest 3-4 minutes between sets

    CIRCUIT TWO (3 sets)

    Incline Medicine Ball Push Ups x 10-12

    Cable Flye (Low to high) x 12

    Dumbbell Farmers Carry x failure

    Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

    Treadmill Tabata x 4 minutes (20 seconds work, 10 rests rest)

     

  • The 8-week Strong and Lean workout plan: mobility and core demonstrations

    The 8-week Strong and Lean workout plan: mobility and core demonstrations

    Ryan Heffernan of FOCUS NYC demos the mobility and core workouts for the Strong and Lean in 2015 program.

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    The Strong and Lean in 2015 program was produced for MENSFITNESS.com by HUMANFITPROJECT in association with PR360GLOBAL