Week 1 TUESDAY LEGS AND TRICEPS

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TUESDAY: LEGS AND TRICEPS

■ Dynamic Warm-Up

■ Circuit 1: This couplet set is performed with little or no rest between each set until both exercises are completed.

Barbell Back Squat

Barbell back squat demonstration

Sets of 20, 15, 12, 10, 5, 8, and 16 reps; weight will be moderate, so that you can get all of the reps with good form.

V-Bar Triceps Extension

V-bar triceps extension demonstration

Sets of 20, 15, 12, 10, 5, 8, and 16 reps; weight will be moderate, so that you can get all of the reps with good form.

Rest 1 minute and then repeat circuit until done.

■ Circuit 2: This couplet set is performed with little or no rest between each set until both exercises are completed.

Leg Curl

Leg curl demonstration

12 to 15 reps; weight will be light to moderate, so that you can get all of the reps with good form and a good isometric contraction at the peak.

One-Arm Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension

One-arm dumbbell lying triceps extension demonstration

10 to 12 reps each arm.

Rest 1 minute and then repeat circuit. Do this 4 times. Push yourself to stay at the same weight, or slightly increase the weight on each set.

■ Circuit 3: This couplet set is performed with little or no rest between each set until both exercises are completed.

Dumbbell or Kettlebell Goblet Squat

Goblet squat demonstration

10 reps; weight will be moderate, so that you can get all of the reps with good form.

Two-Arm, One-Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension

Overhead triceps extension demonstration

15 reps; weight will be moderate, so that you can get all of the reps with good form.

Rest 1 minute and then repeat circuit. Do this 4 times. Push yourself to stay at the same weight, or slightly increase the weight on each set.


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Week1 Legs and Triceps Evolution
Published on 2023-09-01, last updated on 2026-07-21