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 SPECIAL NEEDS : Beginner - Back Booster Workout
Programme information:
Level: Beginner; Men & Women
Where: Outdoors or in the gym.
Components: Cardio (combination) & resistance exercises
Weeks: 8
Sessions per week: 4
At completion: This programme will strengthen your back and increase your fitness levels.
WEEK 12345678

 Monday
 
Cardio combo
20 MIN TOTAL, 5 MIN FASTER
 
 Tuesday
 
Cardio combo
CARDIO 5 MIN
Leg extensions with machine
SETS:1
REPS:15
 
Leg press
SETS:2
REPS:10
Step ups
SETS:2
REPS:10
 
Wall push-ups
SETS:1
REPS:15
Cycle
CYCLE 4 MIN
 
Bench dips
SETS:2
REPS:10
Standing calf raises
SETS:2
REPS:15
 
Lower back rehab
Hip lifts
SETS: 2
REPS: 10
 
Vacuums
Chest press
SETS: 2
REPS: 10
 
Cycle
Rotator cuff internal rotation
SETS: 1
REPS: 12
 
Rotator cuff external rotation
SETS: 1
REPS: 10
Close grip pulldowns
SETS: 1
REPS: 15
 
Seated row
ROW FOR 2 MIN.
Bicep curls with dumbbells
SETS: 2
REPS: 10
 
Tricep pressdowns
SETS: 2
REPS: 15
Seated calf raises
SETS: 2
REPS: 15
 
 Thursday
 
Cardio combo
CARDIO, 20 MINUTES TOTAL,
15 MINUTES AT AN EASY PACE,
5 MINUTES AT A MODERATE TO FAST PACE
 
 Saturday
 
Cardio combo
CARDIO 5 MIN
Leg extensions with machine
SETS:2
REPS:15
 
Leg press
SETS:2
REPS:10
Step ups
SETS:2
REPS:10
 
Wall push-ups
SETS:1
REPS:15
Bench dips
SETS:2
REPS:10
 
Cycle
CYCLE 4 MIN
Standing calf raises
SETS:2
REPS:15
 
Vacuums
SETS:1
REPS:15
Chest press
SETS:2
REPS:10
 
Rotator cuff internal rotation
SETS:1
REPS:12
Rotator cuff external rotation
SETS:1
REPS:10
 
Bicep curls with dumbbells
SETS:2
REPS:10
Tricep pressdowns
SETS:2
REPS:15
 
Seated calf raises
SETS:2
REPS:15
Close grip pulldowns
SETS:1
REPS:15
 


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