Today marks the beginning of the second periodized block of the “You Are Your Own Gym” workout schedule. By design, the intensity of the exercises will increase while the volume, or number of repetitions, will decrease.
What does that look like?
Well, during the first block, I would do standard push ups. During this block, I will do push ups with elevated feet (more difficult). During the first block, I would do anywhere from 90-110 push ups during a work out. In the second block, if things go properly, I should fail before I complete 36 reps. (If I do not fail within 36 reps, I will need to modify the move to make it more difficult.)
The actual structure for this block hinges on Interval Sets. I will do 3 sets of each exercise, with each set containing 8-12 reps. Each set will be 3 minutes long. The clock will start with my first rep and I will either rep to failure, rep to a 12 count, or stop at the 1.5 minute mark. After reaching one of these milestones, I can rest for the balance of the 3 minutes.
Repeat for 3 sets then move on to the next muscle group/exercise.
I am looking forward to this block. I will post the schedule soon. Come back and check it out.
Keep pushing up!
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