My Workout Routines

One of my goals for this year was to plan my workouts and really focus on targeting individual muscle groups. Previously, I've found myself hitting the gym but losing motivation, and wandering around aimlessly and not knowing what to do or which machine to use.

It can be rather intimidating walking into the weights section, or even the gym in general sometimes, with all those grunting men and people that look like they know what they're doing (chances are they're feeling a little uncomfortable too!). Having a plan and knowing exactly what I want to achieve has helped me bite the bullet and get my sweat on.

As promised, I wanted to share a few routines with you. I'm not a personal trainer so please only do what you're comfortable with. I've tailored these routines for myself and that I know are achievable for me whilst using weights I'm happy with. I'd always recommend seeking advice from a qualified PT, should you need any guidance. I've been getting my inspiration from watching YouTube and Instagram videos and I've really enjoyed mixing it up and coming up with my own routines. Why not give it a go yourself?

Lower Body Workout

Warm up - 15 minutes cross trainer
Leg Press - normal stance x20
- wide stance x20
- narrow stance x20
- one leg x10 each leg
Hyperextensions using bench x15
Squat with kettle bell x20
Back lunges with dumbells x15 each leg
Toe taps 1 minute
Squat touch jumps x20
Bridges with weight x30

TRX Workout - Go for 3 rounds!

Warm up - 15 minutes cross trainer
Squats x20
Squat jumps x20
Rows x20
Pistol squats x15 each leg
Chest press x15
Single leg lunges x15 each leg
Tricep press x10
Plank with knee tuck x15
Mountain climbers 30 seconds

Upper Body Workout

Warm up - 15 minutes cross trainer
Tricep pulls x15
Chest press x15
Lat pull downs - wide grip x15
- narrow grip x15
Assisted pull ups using machine x10
Tricep rows with dumbells x15
Shoulder press with dumbells x10
Chest fly with dumbells x15
Plate twist x20 (10 each way)
Plate around the world x5 each direction
Hyperextensions using bench x15