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RH Challenge I
RH Challenge I
RH Challenge I
2013
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l Perform the exercises as directed, and make sure to reference the “Specialty IV Back, biceps, abs Intensity sets
Techniques” column on this page for specific instructions on how to complete V Shoulders, calves,
forearms
HIIT cardio
certain moves. Paired exercises (marked “a” and “b”) are done as a superset VI — Rest
— complete a set of the first move and then the next without rest in between. VII — Rest
Repeat until all sets are done.
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● Your rear knee
should come close
to brushing the
floor during a set
of lunges.
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● The handles
should be set high
enough that you
feel a mild stretch in
the top position.
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such as running, cycling on over the bar. Row: Intensity Set 6) Dumbbell Curl > Sit perpendicular on
a bench and lean back
an exercise bike or using 2) Reverse-grip Sets: 4 Reps: 20 Sets: 3 Reps: 15, 12, 10
while extending your
a row machine and work Lat Pulldown > Attach a neutral-grip > Keep your elbows legs. Crunch your torso
handle to a cable station. close to your sides forward as you bring
as hard as you can for a Sets: 4
Reps: 15, 12, 10, 8
Row the handle to your throughout to keep your knees in.
60-second interval. Rest for sternum. tension on the biceps
> Sit at a lat-pulldown and not the shoulders. 10) Twisting
120-150 seconds and then station and grasp the 4b) Step-up: Crunch
repeat three to five times. bar with hands inside Intensity Set 7) EZ-bar Curl
shoulder width and Sets: 3 Reps: 20
Add some time to the work palms facing you. Pull the
Sets: 4 Sets: 3 Reps: 15, 12, 10
> Lie on your back and
Reps: 20 (each leg)
interval each week until bar to your collarbone. > Use an EZ bar and twist your right elbow
> See p.116 for a grasp it at shoulder
you reach 90 seconds. description. width.
to your left knee as you
perform a crunch. Then
repeat on the other side.
● Pinch your
shoulder blades
together as you
pull the handle.
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MF 07.2013
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