WEEKLY WORKOUT ROUTINE: MUSIC

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Since the Grammy's are on tonight I thought I'd talk about my workout music! If you're like me, you need to have something fun to listen to to get a little hype in the gym. I've forgotten my headphones a few times over the years and the subsequent workout was simply not as enjoyable (plus people try to talk to you which I am so not into when I'm there to get in and out). I have had many playlists over the years but I always tend to stick to hip hop, rap, reggae and pop. My favorites for lifting are Kanye, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Ke$ha, Nicki Minaj and Fetty Wap (I have a truly unhealthy love for Fetty lol).

For cardio on the other hand, I branch out a little more since I don't need to get hype necessarily--I just need to be distracted enough to keep going lol. I like all the above + Bassnectar, The Bloody Beetroots, Flux Pavilion, Maroon 5, Sia, Sean Paul and Calvin Harris. And lately I've had songs like Mi Gente on repeat.

What do y'all like to listen to? I'm always looking to add to my playlists so recommendations are welcome!

Without further ado, here's this week's workouts! I'm off to enjoy the Grammy outfits and performances :)

Monday: Legs {Quads, Glutes}

• Smith Machine Sissy Squat - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• Jump Lunge - 4 sets x 15 reps each side (B)

• Smith Machine Split Squat - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• Side-to-Side Squat {w/ resistance band below knees} - 4 sets x 15 reps each side (B)

• Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge - 4 sets x 10 reps each side (A)

• Calf Raise- 4 sets x 10 reps (B)

• Barbell Hip Thrust {w/ resistance band below knees} - 4 sets x 10 reps

Tuesday: Chest+Back

• Rack pull - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• Bent over fly - 4 sets x 10 reps (B)

• Skull Crusher - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• Flat Bench Press (dumbbells or bar) - 4 sets x 8 reps (B)

• Dumbbell Row - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• Incline Bench Press (dumbbells or bar) - 4 sets x 8 reps (B)

• Pec Fly on Machine - 4 sets x 8 reps

• Rear Delt on Machine - 4 sets x 8 reps

Wednesday: Choose a fitness class or get some cardio in!

Thursday: Legs (Hamstrings, Glutes)

• Dumbbell Step Up - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift - 4 sets x 10 reps each side (B)

• Goblet Squat - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• Jump Lunge - 4 sets x 15 reps each side (B)

• Single Leg Curl {slow negative} - 4 sets x 8 reps each side

• Back Extension {w/ plate to chest} - 4 sets x 10 reps

• Glute Pushdown {on assisted pull-up machine} - 4 sets x 12 reps each side

Friday: Shoulders

• Upright Row - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• Overhead Press (dumbbell or bar)- 4 sets x 8 reps (B)

• Dumbbell Front Raise - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• DB Lateral Raise - 4 sets x 8 reps (B)

• Cable Rear Delt w/ reverse grip (thumbs pointing towards you) - 4 sets x 8 reps (A)

• Cable Leaning Lateral Raise - 4 sets x 8 reps (B)

Saturday: Abs +Cardio - Insert your favorite ab routine here! My routine can be found at the bottom of this post

Sunday: Rest day