Work your cardio and your strength with this Metcon (metabolic conditioning) workout. Your muscles, heart & lungs will be challenged with this 6-exercise circuit.
Using only 1 pair of dumbbells (and an optional TRX), you will be shocked at how quickly this workout goes by!
And stick around for the end series, where I spice things up for your abs.
Day 13 of the Unstoppable Challenge.
Tools: pair of moderate dumbbells, TRX (optional)
How to adjust your TRX like a pro:
https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/trx-strap-adjustments-and-setup
4 x 30sec
Hop & lunge (alt: side step & lunge)
Pull-ups (alt: 2 arm row)
Woodchops
Chest press (alt: chest press w/dumbbells)
Sumo squat & jump (alt: sumo squat & heel lift)
Push press
Abs:
1 x 30sec
High plank knee taps
Double crunch (alt: V sit)
Resisted dead bug
Resisted dead bug
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