Workout descriptions

[KimN]

As I read your workout, there are many terms I do not understand. I usually will google the terms to really get it, but if you ever had a chance it would be great if you could give a little description of some of the stuff you do - for example, "superset fashion" or what is a "skullcrusher"?

I can keep researching it myself, but just a thought, for those of us not so in the know (yet!) . I know it would probably be a timeconsuming effort.

thanks for posting all of this great info!

Kim

[Warrior]

You're absolutely right - going forward I will include descriptions of uncommon terms. Also, feel free to comment under those workouts if you want more clarification. I eventually will expand the library of exercises on the site to help reduce some confusion.

To answer your questions:

Superset fashion: A superset is when you do one exercise followed by another with no rest in between. For example, usually you would do a set of leg extensions, rest, complete another set, rest, and complete another set. Instead, you may superset leg extensions with leg curls. This means you do a set of leg extensions, immediately do a set of leg curls, and go back and forth. One muscle rests while the other is working, however you are not ever resting completely. When I say "superset fashion" (a term I made up) I mean that I am alternating exercises as you would in a superset, but because it is a strenuous workout, I am resting about 30-60 seconds between each set, depending on how much recovery time I need.

Skull crushers: You may have seen these before. These are for your triceps. They can be done standing, seated, or at an incline. They can be done with a barbell or dumbbells. Start with a dumbbells or barbells in your hands and your arms straight above your head. Slowly lower the weight down toward your head (hence the name). At the bottom position, your arms should be at an angle slightly less than 90 degrees. Push back up. When done correctly, you will certainly feel the tension in the triceps.
As far as exercises, I show better than I tell! Did that make sense?