3 day per week whole body toning workout designed for people who don’t want to build up bulk but just want to tone and strengthen their muscles.
Workout Summary
Main Goal: | Build Muscle |
Workout Type: | Split |
Training Level: | Intermediate |
Days Per Week: | 5 |
Equipment Required: | Barbell, Bodyweight, Cables, Dumbbells, Machines |
Target Gender: | Male & Female |
Author: | Doug Lawrenson |
Workout Description
The 3 day-per-week whole body toning workout. This workout is designed for people who don’t want to build up bulk but just want to tone and strengthen their muscles.
This workout would go well with an existing cardio or weight loss program. You can this workout on the same day or separate days to your cardio, it really doesn’t matter.
This workout hits all major muscle groups over 3 days. The total time needed for the workout is about 1 hour or so. If you need any help with this workout visit our forum.
Daily Workout Schedule:
Monday – Full Body Routine (series 1) | ||
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Full Body | ||
Exercise | Sets | Reps |
45 Degree Leg Press | 3 | 20 |
Seated Row | 3 | 20 |
Chest Dip | 2 | 15-20 |
Machine Shoulder Press | 2 | 20 |
Cable Curl | 2 | 20 |
Tricep Extension | 2 | 20 |
Hover | 3 | 1 minute |
Tuesday: Rest Day
Wednesday – Full Body Routine (series 2) | ||
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Full Body | ||
Exercise | Sets | Reps |
Smith Machine Squat | 3 | 20 |
Seated calf Raise | 2 | 25 |
Lat Pull Down | 3 | 20 |
Dumbbell Flys | 3 | 20 |
Tricep Kickback | 2 | 20 |
Standing Dumbbell Curl | 2 | 20 |
Decline Sit Ups | 2 | MAX |
Thursday: Rest Day
Friday- Full Body Routine (series 3) | ||
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Full Body | ||
Exercise | Sets | Reps |
Dumbbell Lunge | 4 | 10 each leg |
Wide Grip Pull Up | 3 | MAX |
Barbell Bench Press | 3 | 15-20 |
Standing Barbell Curl | 3 | 15-20 |
Tricep Bench Dip | 3 | 15 |
Horizontal Leg Raise | 2 | MAX |
Saturday and Sunday: Rest Days
Source: 3 Day Whole Body Toning Workout