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The Non “Gnarly” Workout You Need!

🕐 February 4, 2017

📲Cori Lefkowith

You don’t have to push yourself to the point of complete destruction every workout…Sometimes less is more…

That is why today I wanted to share an important workout with you…A workout that will help you get more out of your program and the intense workouts you do on the other days. A workout that will leave you feeling good and full of energy at the end.

This workout won’t destroy you in the least. It will simply get the correct muscles working. And you can’t skip it if you want real results. You can’t skip it just because it doesn’t leave you feeling destroyed.

This is the non gnarly workout you need to really get results from your complete program!

And you shouldn’t do MORE just because it didn’t kill you!

Sometimes these simple moves, the workouts that focus on creating a strong foundation, are what you’re missing…and the reason you aren’t getting the results you deserve even while working out intense and eating well!

Trust the process and try this Activation Workout from my Want more workouts/programs like this? Check out our Dynamic Strength App!!

WARM UP:
Roll out.
Take some extra time to roll out today if you can!
Stretch:

5-8 rounds Inchworm Flow

WORKOUT:

Complete 3-5 rounds of each superset, resting as needed between rounds up to about 30 seconds. If you are short on time, complete at least 1 round of each superset. Although this is a great one to squeeze in even if you usually only do 3 workouts! It is key to preventing injury as you workout intensely!

SUPERSET #1:
20 reps Glute Bridges
10 reps per side Glute Bridge with Alternating Overhead Reach

SUPERSET #2:
20 reps Scapular Push Ups
10 reps Push Up Plus

SUPERSET #3:
30 seconds Dolphin Plank
30 seconds per side Side Plank Oblique Twists

OPTIONAL:

You may go for a walk, bike ride or even do any sort of light cardio if desired for 15-30 minutes after this workout!

COOL DOWN:
Roll out and Stretch:
Hips
Chest
Quads
Calves
Forearms
Hamstrings
Upper Back
Some Recommended Stretches:
Standing Chest Stretch
Half-Kneeling Hip and Quad Stretch

Build A Strong Foundation As You Build Muscle And Burn Fat!

Build a solid foundation of strength and get the lean, strong body you want with my Hybrid Exercise system in my Want more workouts/programs like this? Check out our Dynamic Strength App!!

–> Want more workouts/programs like this? Check out our Dynamic Strength App!

4 Comments

  1. Jan

    Hi Cori,
    I started working this Non-Narley Workout this week.
    LOVE IT and can feel the changes after only a few days!!!

    Would you please clarify what the Warm-Up Roll Out and Cool Down Roll Out and Stretch is, particularly the Roll-Out part of these?

    Thanks, from Jan in BC

  2. Cori Lefkowith

    Awesome! Basically warm up and cool down means a few minutes of rolling and dynamic stretching. Basically if you search stretching flows you can pick one of those for a warm up 🙂

  3. loribee

    Hi Cori,
    I follow all your workouts albeit with many modifications for this 67 year old body. I appreciate a Non-Narley workout. I find that the young trainers do not address the modifications and regression quite enough. I appreciate the care that went into this workout. It felt great and I will pass this on to many others

  4. Cori Lefkowith

    Glad you enjoy the workout Loribee! I have some great ones for all fitness levels and injuries!

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Cori Lefkowith

Founder | Redefining Strength

Cori Lefkowith is the founder of Redefining Strength and a fitness coach with 15+ years of experience helping people build strength, move better and create lasting results at any age.

📍 Based in Mission Viejo, CA

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