Workout of the day
Get ready to electrify your workout with “Supercharged Saturday”! This high-intensity, full-body workout is designed to test your strength and endurance while keeping things fun and engaging. Whether you’re pushing through the sumo deadlift high pulls, lighting up your core with V-Ups and Russian Twists, or blasting your shoulders with the Push Press, you’ll leave feeling accomplished and energized. Let’s get after it!
The workout of the day consists of:
3 rounds of:
- 1 minute Sumo Deadlift High Pull (95 lb / 65 lb)
- 1 minute V-Ups, 1 minute Push Press (95 lb / 65 lb)
- 1 minute Russian Twists
- 1 minute Rest
Scaling
Scale Options:
- Sumo Deadlift High Pull: Beginner: Use 55 lb / 35 lb Intermediate: Use 75 lb / 55 lb
- V-Ups: Beginner: Tuck-Ups or Sit-Ups Intermediate: Single-Leg V-Ups
- Push Press: Beginner: Use 55 lb / 35 lb Intermediate: Use 75 lb / 55 lb
- Russian Twists: Beginner: Seated Oblique Twists without weight Intermediate: Russian Twists with a lighter weight
No equipment
Alternatives for Those Without Equipment:
- Sumo Deadlift High Pull: Stuff a backpack with books or use a heavy household item (e.g., a water jug).
- V-Ups: No equipment needed.
- Push Press: Use filled water bottles or a weighted backpack.
- Russian Twists: No equipment needed; can use a small weighted item if desired.
Warmup
- 5 minutes of light cardio (jog, row, or cycle)
- Dynamic stretches:
- Arm Circles (30 seconds forward, 30 seconds backward)
- Leg Swings (30 seconds each leg)
- 2 rounds of:
- 10 Air Squats
- 10 PVC Passthroughs
- 10 Scapular Push-Ups
- 10 Sit-Ups
Cooldown
- Static stretches:
- Hamstring Stretch: 1 minute each side
- Shoulder Stretch (wall or partner): 1 minute each side
- Cat-Cow Stretch: 1 minute
- 5 minutes of light walking or slow rowing to bring the heart rate down