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The Intermix: Your 4-week build and burn plan

Big-lift workouts combined with high-intensity weight loss routines.

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The Intermix: Your 4-week build and burn plan
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Push a “bulk” too far and you’ve got extra fat to work off. Push a “cut” too far and you’re burnt out and weak. The Intermix is the solution to both potential pitfalls, and makes perfect sense for spring and summer weather. It’s part weight-training, part conditioniong work. Bonus: the workouts are quick, which will cut down on your gym time. Plus, three require minimal equipment which will allow for outdoor or at-home training.

How it works

Two main workouts focus on muscle-building and are centered around the big five lifts: squat, deadlift, bench press, row, and overhead press. Three complementary workouts will break up the weight-training days and have been designed for fat-burning and endurance. You’re essentially getting the best of both worlds: a body that’s simultaneously being worked to build and burn while building strength and size.

Directions

Work out for five days straight, then rest for two days.

Routine

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DAY 1: BUILD

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 4

Squat

Equipment
Squat Rack
Sets
5
Reps
10
Rest
90
Exercise 2 of 4

Bench Press

Equipment
Barbell
Sets
5
Reps
10
Rest
90
Exercise 3 of 4

Bentover Row

Equipment
Barbell
Sets
5
Reps
10
Rest
90
Exercise 4 of 4

Barbell Overhead Press

Equipment
Barbell
Sets
5
Reps
10
Rest
90

DAY 2: BURN

Complete 3 rounds of each exercise grouping with 60 seconds rest between rounds

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 5 of 4

Burpee

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
--
Exercise 6 of 4

Mountain Climber

Equipment
Medicine Ball
Sets
--
Reps
20
Rest
--
Exercise 7 of 4

Flutter Kick

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
30
Rest
--
Exercise 9 of 4

Jumping Lunge

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
20
Rest
--
Exercise 10 of 4

Hollow Rock

Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
30
Rest
--
Exercise 11 of 4

Jump Squat

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
--
Exercise 12 of 4

Modified ice skater

Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
20
Rest
--
Exercise 13 of 4

Jumping Jack

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
30
Rest
--

DAY 3: BURN

Complete a 1-2 mile run before and after the following circuit. Complete the circuit as quickly as possible until 100 reps are reached.

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 15 of 4

Bodyweight Squat

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
--
Exercise 16 of 4

Plank

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
--
* include shoulder taps
Exercise 17 of 4

Superman

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
--

DAY 4: BUILD

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 18 of 4

Deadlift

Equipment
Barbell
Sets
5
Reps
10
Rest
90
Exercise 19 of 4

Bench Press

Equipment
Barbell
Sets
5
Reps
10
Rest
90
Exercise 20 of 4

Front Squat

Equipment
Barbell
Sets
5
Reps
10
Rest
90
Exercise 21 of 4

Barbell Overhead Press

Equipment
Barbell
Sets
5
Reps
10
Rest
90

DAY 5: BURN

Complete each exercise for 4 minutes.

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 22 of 4

Jump Rope

Equipment
Jump Rope
Sets
--
Reps
4 minutes
Rest
--
Exercise 23 of 4

Dumbbell Thruster

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
--
Reps
20 seconds
Rest
10 seconds
Exercise 24 of 4

Renegade Row

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
--
Reps
20 seconds
Rest
10 seconds
* Advanced athletes can add "walks."
Exercise 25 of 4

Forward Sprint

Equipment
Sets
4
Reps
40 yards
Rest
--
Exercise 26 of 4

Walking Lunge

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
--
Reps
As many as possible in 4 minutes
Rest
--
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