Monday Workout: Arnold!

Sometimes we get stuck in exercise ruts.  One way to bust out of a rut is to throw in a new exercise.  This week’s workout features Arnold presses, named after the strongest former Governor of California.  Here’s how they work:  begin in the ending position for a curl, elbows bent, weights at the shoulders.  Open the arms out to the sides, keeping the elbows bent.  When the arms are in line with the body, press the weights overhead as with a normal overhead press.  Reverse the motion to return to the starting position.  Try them with light weights first; they are sneaky hard.

There are also options listed for different kinds of jacks.  Choose the one that is appropriate for the state of your body, your knees, and your energy level.  All the options will get the heart rate up.

As always, remember this is YOUR workout.  Substitute other exercises if the ones I’ve listed don’t work for you.

Three rounds.

woodchoppers	30
ball slams	20
rescues	10
mountain climbers	30
squats	20
good mornings	10
plyojacks/jacks/mod jacks	30
Arnold press	20
Russian twist	10