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The past couple months have been more difficult than usual for some reason and I’ve had to hurry through my workouts. Because of this I have fallen into a routine of doing the same several exercises. It’s a lot easier to do the things you are familiar with than think of new ones, especially first thing in the morning.

Today was my first day with my new workout. Here is a look at what my previous workout was and the new exercises I added.

Old: Push/pull circuit-bench press alternating with pull-ups

New: Dumbbell incline press alternating with weighted pull-ups or horizontal pull-ups, also push-up variations

Old: Squat press-holding a dumbbell by one end, squat down and then when you come back up press over head. I love this exercise!

New: One leg squat variations especially reaching leg behind and laterally

Old: Core circuit-medicine ball over head dribble and slam. Prone and side plank, bird dog and crunches.

New: Mix in diagonal chops and lifts and medicine ball diagonal slams and rotational throws

Old: Supplemental exercises-dumbbell raises and press, curls and one leg straight leg deadlifts

New: Most of the same but more consistent with the hamstring work and more external rotation with the raises. Incorporate more foam roll work which I should be able to do at work along with hip mobility exercises.

For continued improvements you need to vary your workout so take a look and see what you can add or change to make yours more effective. Maybe you just need to start one?