Men's Health - UK (2019-07)

(Antfer) #1
As the phrase almost goes: the
gains for Spain should mostly be
made before the plane. But by
packing a single resistance band,
you’ll be able to maintain that
strength while you’re abroad,
preventing your hard-won
muscle from wilting on the vine.
Do four rounds of this five-move
giant set, taking a two-minute
break between the completed
rounds. It’ll take you just a
quarter of an hour: you need
to let your SPF sink in anyway.

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THE BIG WORKOUT


PT / 07.2019


Stopping at the bottom removes
the natural bounce of your arms,
chest and back, firing extra
muscle with fewer reps. Which is
welcome, as the buffet breakfast
awaits. Assume the press-up
position with your body straight
and your hands below your
shoulders (A). Lower your chest
to the floor (B), lift your hands off
for a second, then place them
back and press up explosively.

02
DEAD-STOP PRESS-UP
12 REPS
Begin your set by standing on the
middle of the band with your feet
shoulder-width apart. With your
knees slightly bent, hinge forward
at your hips to grab each end of
the band. Brace your core and
make sure your back is straight
(A). Leading with your elbows,
pull the band back to bring your
shoulder blades together (B).
Squeeze for a second at the top,
then slowly release.

01
BANDED BENT-OVER ROW
12 REPS

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01A


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