liftnrun: Men's Health Urbanathlon 2010 Workout

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Men's Health Urbanathlon 2010 Workout

This workout is included in the race kit. So go and hit the nearest gym and pump up those muscles!

Workout A
Lunge and Press
Step Ups with Twist
1 Legged RDLs
Push ups
Alternate Rows
Commando Pull up
Mountain Climbers
Squat Jumps

Workout B
Squat and Press
Side Lunges with Vertical Chest Press
1 Legged Hamstring Claws
Push Ups with Rotation
Balance Alternate Rows
Chin Ups
Suitcase Crunch
Burpees

Alternate workouts every other day. Perform them in a circuit, as many as you can in 30 seconds with rest of 30 seconds in between each exercise and 2 minutes of rest after finishing the 8 exercises. Complete 3 sets. MH recommends tapering or cutting down weight exercises a week before the race. A medicine ball and a chin up bar will do.