Spring Rob's Terrific 20 - Day #7 - Tues, Feb 16th

Rob's Terrific 20 

Day #7: Tuesday, February 16th

Workout focus CHEST

• Bench Press 4x10
• Elevated Push Ups 4x10
• Elliptical 15 minutes
• Rower 10 minutes
• *After each exercise there are two numbers.  The first is the sets and the second is the reps.  For example: "Push Ups 3x10" means do 3 sets of 10 push ups with a break between each set - 10 push ups, break, 10 more, etc.

Here are some descriptions and images to help you complete the exercise.

*Information is from workoutlabs.com

Bench Press

1. Position yourself with your back down on a flat bench placing the hands up on the bar using an underhand grip slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
2. After taking a deep breath in, extend the elbows and lift the bar up off the rack until elbows are extended but not locked. Pause for a brief movement as you fully extend your breath.
3. Lower the weight directly down to the chest as you breath inwards, keeping the movement pattern slow and steady.
4. Once just above the chest, pause, and then press directly up again, exhaling your breath.
5. Continue until all reps are completed and then re-rack the barbell.

Elevated Push Up

1. Facing down, place yourself on the ground with your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
2. Place your feet on top of a bench or box. Only your toes and balls of your feet should be touching the floor.
3. Maintain a flat back and tight core before lowering your chest towards the ground. Bend your elbows at a 60-degree angle until your chest is just above the ground. You should feel a stretch across your chest. Hold for a count of one.
4. Push yourself back to the starting position by straightening your arms. Do not lock out your elbows.
5. Repeat.

Rowing Machine - The Rowing Stroke

*Information from Concept 2 Rowing

The Catch

• Arms are straight; head is neutral; shoulders are level and not hunched.
• Upper body is leaning forward from the hips with the shoulders
• in front of the hips.
• Shins are vertical, or as close to vertical as is comfortable for you. Shins should not move beyond perpendicular.
• Heels may lift as needed.

The Drive

• Start the drive by pressing with your legs, and then swing the back through the vertical position before finally adding the arm pull.
• Hands move in a straight line to and from the flywheel.
• Shoulders remain low and relaxed.

The Finish

• Upper body is leaning back slightly, using good support from
• the core muscles.
• Legs are extended and handle is held lightly below your ribs.
• Shoulders should be low with wrists and grip relaxed. Wrists should be flat.

The Recovery

• Extend your arms until they straighten before leaning from the hips towards the flywheel.
• Once your hands have cleared your knees, allow your knees to bend and gradually slide the seat forward on the monorail.
• For your next stroke, return to the catch position with shoulders relaxed and shins vertical.