The Lean Body Challenge

The Workout Plan at a Glance
Here's a sample breakdown of recommended exercises.......

The exercises listed here can be safely performed by both men and women. Remember not to lift more weight than is comfortable, but always lift enough weight to make your muscles have to work hard. Perform 5  sets of 10 reps for each of the 2 exercises pictured. After several weeks, try alternating other exercises (right).

Also Recommended for Chest:

• Incline Bench Press
• Incline Flys
• Pec-Deck
• Cable-Crossovers

Also Recommended for Shoulders:

• Seated Barbell (Military) Press
• Bent-over side Raises

Also Recommended for Triceps:

• Lying Rricep
• Close Grip Bench Press
• Standing Cable Pushdowns
• Dip Machine

Also Recommended for Back:

• Assisted Pull-ups
• Wide Grip Pull-ups
• Dead lifts
• Shrugs

Also Recommended for Biceps:

• Alternating Curls
• Concentration Curls
• Preacher Curls

Also Recommended for Legs:

• Leg Extensions
• Straight Leg Dead lifts
• Seated/Standing Calf Raise
• Squats

Also Recommended for ABS:

• Reverse Crunches
• Standing Oblique Curls
• Hanging Leg Lifts
• Swiss Ball Crunches

A World of Caution.............
If you are a relative newcomer to weight training or aren't 100% sure how to properly perform these exercises, visit your local gym and have a professional trainer show you the proper technique. This will help you avoid ineffective workouts, or worse.......injury.