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03.24.2013

Back & Biceps Circuit – 3/24

Back & Biceps Circuit:
-Assisted pull ups
-seated cable rows
-weighted hyperextensions
-dumbbell deadlifts into bicep curls (using a weight manageable for both movements)
-cable rope hammer curls

*I repeated this circuit a total of 4x & kept reps relatively high going for a good pump

TIP OF THE DAY: Short on time? Make it a circuit. I’ll admit that today when I woke up, I really didn’t feel like working out! I find that it’s often harder to motivate myself to go to the gym when I know my workout will be 45-60 minutes versus under 30 – agreed?! So, turn your workout into a circuit to cut down on the time. You’re not sacrificing results; in fact, circuit training is a form of HIIT, so the calorie burning process will continue even after you’re done working out!

Why I love fitness: you can shape your body to exactly how you want it! A lot of people ask me “what I’m going for” (ie: certain weight, body fat percentage, etc.). I go for a look – tight legs, rounded backside, small waist, sculpted arms. I plan my workouts according to my goals. There is no one size fits all mold in fitness – even the same exercise will yield different results depending upon how you preform it! The only way to sculpt your body is through building muscle in certain places (contrary to fat loss where you cannot spot target areas to lose). Cheers to fitness & weight training 🙂
I have to give a shoutout to my wonderful boyfriend who turns 23 today! This guy has been the key to my success, especially in health & fitness! He taught me the basics of everything when I was just 15, and he knows how to challenge me so that I push myself. Most importantly, he is my biggest cheerleader who supports me in absolutely everything I do. (AND he enjoys reading this blog and my Instagram – what a guy lol).
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  1. Anonymous

    Hey Lauren!

    Quick question – what do you use to track your workouts? Do you have a specific workout journal (like brand or type) or phone app, or do you just use a regular binder. I played volleyball in college and we did BFS strength training programs so we used their tracking logs, and since then I've used everything from my phone to just plain composition books. I love actually writing things down (playing with my phone in the gym annoys me), but I have yet to find a good workout journal that has enough space for reps/sets/weights, etc.

    Thanks!
    Megan

    • Fitness Barbie

      Hi Megan, I track my workouts using this blog. I agree with you though – I love writing things down & having the paper in front of me versus on an app. Also, I have a video on my youtube channel (fitnessbarbieALRI) regarding sets/reps you may like!

  2. Candice

    Hi Lauren,

    Like you, I'm looking for the following in my workout: tight legs, rounded backside, small waist, and sculpted arms. Is there a way to achieve all this without having to go to the gym? Meaning, can I do all this at home and what would I need to do? Are weights needed?

    Thanks,

    Candice

    • Fitness Barbie

      Hi Candice,
      The gym is not necessarily required, but I would recommend weights even if it is just a dumbbells in your basement type of deal! Plyometrics are another great way to build muscle without demanding traditional weight training. In my opinion, the best way to shape your body is through weight training, which can be done in your own home!

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