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The “Before You Go Out This Weekend” Workout

Talk about a real reason to work out. You gotta look good when you see your friends, family, or go on that special date this weekend. In addition, this workout needs to be quick because who really wants to workout before going out anyway? So, we are gonna target the areas today that will help you turn some heads this weekend.

For this workout you will need a pair of dumbbells or a resistance band. Click on the workout title to view a video demonstration.

Wood Chop- Click to view the video demonstration

Three sets of ten on each side. Really take your time with these and focus on your technique.

Muscles Worked:
Shoulders, triceps, biceps, quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, core muscles.

 Shoulder Circles- Click to view video demonstration

Round off your shoulders with this exercise. Build your frame, which will quickly make you look more fit. Women: this will surely give you nice, soft shoulders. Knock out a quick 3 sets of 10, going slow. Keep your abs TIGHT!

Muscles Worked: Shoulders, trapezius, pectorals, core muscles.

Two Arm Curls- Click to view the video demonstration

Blast ‘em. 2 sets of Burnouts, or “do as many as you can” with each set. Look- This weekend, spontaneously scratch the back of your neck just so your biceps “happens to flex.” ;)

Muscles Worked: Biceps, core muscles.

Tricep Dips- Click to view the video demonstration

If you do Bi’s you gotta do Tri’s. These give you overall nice toned arms. 2 sets of Burnouts.

Muscles Worked: Triceps.

Glute Kickbacks- Click to view the video demonstration

If I have to tell you why you should do these, you don’t need to be going out! 2 sets of Burnouts on each side.

Muscles Worked: Glutes, hamstrings

Nice work! Post your time below to track your time on Facebook and encourage others!

Click here to find out how to optimize your post-workout recovery!

Grab a quick complex carb/protein snack and enjoy the weekend!

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Meet the Founder

Jacques Courseault, M.D. is a physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has many years experience as a personal trainer in which he performed thousands of fitness consultations. Was the Co-Founder of a non-profit weight loss program, and Contributing Writer for DrGourmet.com and Livestrong.com. He is a strong believer that small, practical changes in nutrition and exercise habits can lead to great results…