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 tough upper body workout. Those cluster sets are killer! There is some unilateral work and Caroline uses that really fries the muscle group. After I finished this workout I did CGX: 10 Min Sit … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 32: Upper Body
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CGX: Iron Program Day 30: Shoulders, Chest & Triceps
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. Another tough upper body workout. In this workout you alternate straight sets with supersets. Those supersets can really fry the muscle group being worked. The first superset for the triceps really burned out mine. I was grateful … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 30: Shoulders, Chest & Triceps
CGX: Iron Program Day 27: Back & Alternating Curl Biceps
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 very tough back and biceps workout. The long bicep intervals really fried my biceps. I was dropping to lighter weights by the end of the workout. Since today is a holiday and this is … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 27: Back & Alternating Curl Biceps
CGXmas Day 7: Upper Body
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. For such a short workout, this is very thorough. This was the second workout I did today. I started with Iron Program Day 27: Back & Alternating Curl Biceps so my back and biceps were already well … Continue reading CGXmas Day 7: Upper Body
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. 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!
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
CGX: Iron Program Day 17: Deadstop Chest & Triceps
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. Wow. This was a tough upper body workout. I could not use a bench press for this since the only chest press exercise needs to be done on the floor and with dumbbells but the fact she … Continue reading CGX: Iron Program Day 17: Deadstop Chest & Triceps