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4th of July “Firecracker” Workout

Happy 4th Weekend!

We’ve done this fun workout a few times at Bombshell Bootcamp and I thought I would share it with you guys. One of our favorites is the “Firecracker Workout” which combines explosive cardio movements with push/pull exercises for sculpting and toning. Try this workout below this holiday weekend to blast some extra fat and calories and keep you looking toned and tight for summer : )

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Repeat Each Circuit 2-3 times or you can go all the way through each of the 4 and repeat the entire set 2-3 times. You’ll need a set of medium dumbbells.

Warmup: 5-10 minutes (jumping jacks, run, high knees, etc)

Screen Shot 2013-07-03 at 12.19.19 PM  Circuit #1

Push: 30 Pushups

Pull: 12-15 Bent-Over Rows with bicep grip (palms face up)

Explosive Cardio: High Knees for 60 seconds.

 

Screen Shot 2013-07-03 at 12.43.28 PM Circuit #2

Push: 30 Weighted Squats (use 1-2 weights). Push your heels into the ground to really work your glutes!

Pull: 50 Seated Leg Lifts – Sit on a bench or step with both legs bent. Lift 1 leg straight out in front bringing knees level then lower back to floor. Keep abs tight too!

Explosive Cardio: 30 Burpees

 

Screen Shot 2013-07-03 at 12.43.10 PMCircuit #3

Push: 30 Seated Tricep Dips (or 12-15 weighted kickbacks)

Pull: 12-15 Bicep Curls

 Explosive Cardio: 1 minute of  180 Jump Squats – Do jump squats but alternate turning right and then left as you land back into a squat.

 

Screen Shot 2013-07-03 at 12.42.43 PM  Circuit #4

Push: 30 Weighted Toe-Touches – Legs straight in air and with arms straight over chest, lift shoulder blades up and try to touch weight to your toes. Lower down and repeat.

Pull: 30 Leg Raises – While on your back, lower legs/feet as far down to the ground as you can get them without arching your back. As you exhale, pull legs back up to starting position.

Explosive Cardio: 50 Sets of Mountain Climbers (R+L=1 set)

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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.

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