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Pyramid Workout

I love doing what I call “Pyramid Workouts” at my bootcamp because the workout goes by really fast and it’s a fun way to challenge your muscle endurance and get in a lot of reps! I actually do an inverted pyramid/triangle by starting with the biggest # of reps (ie 10 below) and finishing with 1 rep each. Below are 2 samples. Repeat each workout 1-2 times depending on your level and how much time you have.

Instructions:

Start at the base of the pyramid with 10 reps of everything and work your way to the top and finish with 1 rep of everything. Perform all 3 in each set (ex 10 pushups, 10 sets of jump lunges, 10 bicep curls) then go back and do them all 9 times (9 pushups, 9 sets of jump lunges, 9 bicep curls) , then 8 and so on….all the way down to 1 rep each. Rest 30-60 seconds between each (more for beginners and no rest for advanced) round and make sure to warmup at least 5-10 min before you start working out!

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*For the jump lunges do sets (ie left and right=1 rep).

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About Me

About Me
Cari Shoemate

Hi! I'm Cari! I'm a fitness star turned Mom of 3 who lives in Houston, TX. Getting fit and healthy is a journey and one I understand well. After graduating from college I worked in a corporate setting for many years and gained a lot of weight and had an unhealthy lifestyle. Finally, after I had enough - I decided to regain my healthy lifestyle that I had in college by fitting in workouts and eating healthier. Eventually, I left my corporate job to become a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I also created Bombshell Bootcamp over 10 years ago and it has become one of Houston's top bootcamps! My passion then turned into greater opportunities to write workouts for national magazines, appear on tv doing workouts and speaking about healthy and fitness, making fitness DVD's and working with many celebrities. Fast forward a few years....and then I had my first baby! I'm now a Mom of 3 little ones and try to incorporate healthy living and exercise in our family's lives. Not only do I still blog about workouts and fitness, but I have shifted some to include family fitness, family travel, fashion, health/beauty and general lifestyle.