High Intensity Training Techniques

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From Andrew over at MPF-

What’s a complex? Two or more exercises, back to back (choose bang-for-your-buckers, no filler isolation moves!), done back to back for a set number of reps, sometimes timed, with the same resistance–bodyweight, barbell, dumbbell, kettlebell, your dog. Then you have a timed rest period; then you repeat ad vomitissumus. If you’re using a barbell, you never put it down. If you’re using a dumbbell, you never put it down. If you’re using a kettlebell, that’s right, you never put it down. At this moment, I’m still holding the barbell, dumbbell, and kettlebell I was using this morning. Very tough.

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This is just a form of super-sets but very effective. We do a similar workout for legs that includes-

Leg Press- 315lbs x 20 reps

Hack Squat machine- 225lbs x 20 reps

Regular Barbell Squats- 135lbs x 10 reps

One leg Bench Squats- 10 reps per leg

If you do these back to back with no rest in between for 3 supersets (or whatever you want to call them) you will walk out of the gym (maybe) with your legs shaking and your stomach ready to throw up. Just try it.