Variety. It's the best cure for most lifting plateaus. After following even the best weight lifting program, after a while, you need to take your muscle fibers on a retreat. Like the white collar worker who goes on an extended camping trip in the mountains to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, muscles too, need to get away from it all.

So, if you want to be your best in the weight room, take this challenge; pack up your bench and squat rack for a while. It's time for an Iron Alternative get away.

       
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    GOT CARDIO? Breakup the monotony of the usual iron pushing weight routine, and get in better cardio shape!
             
     
Iron Alternative
   
 
Day 1

Dips, Jump Rope - 20 minutes/2000 jumps

10 sets of 200 consecutive jumps

This is one of the highest calorie burning exercises. And, it incorporates practically every muscle in your body.

           
 
Day 2

Pull-ups, Swim

30 minutes/20 laps

Great lat and rear delt exercise alternative that also incorporates legs.

           
 
Day 3

Rest

           
 
Day 4

Sprints and Agility Drills

Butt kicks, high knees, shuffle

200m x 2, 100m x 3, 50m x 4

All out sprints can do wonders for stubborn leg muscle fibers as well as increase agility.

           
 
Day 5

Medicine Ball Toss, Plyometrics, Push-ups

Chest thrust, overhead toss, between leg toss, side toss. Box jumps, side jumps, vertical jumps.

   
           
 
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