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This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. This is a circuit workout using the PHA technique. PHA stands for Peripheral Heart Action. What this means in training terms is that you alternate between upper and lower body resistance exercises, allowing as little rest as … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 24: Full Body
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. This was another great glute and hamstring workout from Caroline. I really like how she breaks up the hip thrusts, alternating them with other glute/hamstring focused exercises. After doing this workout I think I can increase my … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 23: Glutes & Hamstrings
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. My arms are fried after doing this workout! It was frying Caroline's arms, too, I assume, since she had to take several breaks in the course of several intervals. Before doing this workout I did her CGXmas … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 25: It’s Arm Day!
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. Caroline packs a lot of burn into a short amount of time! I do not think I have ever done a drag curl before but it is definitely harder than it looks and sounds! I did this … Continue reading CGXmas Day 12: Biceps & Back
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. This is a tough but excellent lower body workout. I honestly cannot believe how heavy Caroline's dumbbells were for this workout. I feel like maybe I should have tried harder. For some reason I am squeamish about … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 21: It’s a Leg Day!
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. I was very excited to do this workout because this weekend I completely rearranged my workout room. Now my bench press is always ready for some chest presses--no set up required. Plus I bought a big gym … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 22: Complete Upper Body
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. This was a solid full body workout but I didn't love it. I don't know why but it left me wanting more. Caroline hits every muscle group and my muscles were working hard--burning out even during the … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 19: Straight & Supersets Full Body
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. I love this workout! It was tough and very enjoyable. I love working my posterior chain--back, glutes and hamstrings. Caroline put together some excellent exercises and by the finisher at the end, my glutes were screaming. I … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 18: Posterior Chain
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. Caroline works all areas of your shoulders in this workout and it gets tough. There is a labeling mistake in this workout. #22 below, the screen says to do partial rear delt flys but in both the … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 20: Bi & Unilateral Shoulders
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. Though this workout works your entire lower body, I really felt it in my quads. They were feeling very well worked by the finisher. I have never used my heel wedges for calf raises before but they … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 16: Lower Body Including Calves