Guns of Steel...

Everything seems to be all about "Engaging your core" these days...Well its great if you've got a strong core but what if you need to push yourself up or pull yourself up? Yes your core has to engage but it still takes arm strength so you still need to work your arms too. Don't fret there is some core in this workout. Try this workout and see how your "Guns" feel afterwards...

Warm up:

Jump rope for 1 minute
Walk hands out to plank (keep legs as straight as possible) do a push up x 5
Jump rope for 1 minute
Walk hands out to plank (keep legs as straight as possible) do a push up x 5
Jump rope for 1 minute
Walk hands out to plank (keep legs as straight as possible) do a push up x 5
Jump rope for 1 minute

Workout 3 rounds rest 45 seconds

Overhead triceps extension with cable or dumbbells x 8 x 10 x 8
Standing Bicep curl with cable or dumbbells x 8 x 10 x 8
Push ups x 8 x 10 x 8
Battling ropes alternating for time 20 sec 30 sec 20 sec

Workout 3 rounds rest 45 seconds

Close grip bench press x 8x 10 x 8
Preacher Curl x 8  x 10 x 8
Push ups x8 x10 x 8
Ball Slams 12-20 # medicine ball x 8 x 10 x 8

Workout 3 rounds rest 30 seconds

Dive Bomber push ups x 5


This workout will not only stimulate the core but will focus on buiding strong arms.

When was the last time someone walked up and said hey "Wow Nice Core"...

Train like your life depends on it...