Trainer Challenge: 30-Second Barbell and Bodyweight Rep Test
Think you're a workout machine? Get your barbell ready and tally up your reps.
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Ever wonder how your level of strength and fitness matches up against others? Today you're about to find out with the 30-Second Barbell and Bodyweight Combo provided by celebrity trainer, Jay Cardiello.
RULES
Novice: Bar at 95 lbs.
Weekend Warrior: Bar at 115 lbs.
Advance Athlete: Bar at 135 lbs.
> The athlete must perform as many reps as possible in 30 seconds. [Monitor your form, do not risk injury]
REST & RECOVERY RULE: You are allotted up to a 30 second recovery between each test.
TEST ONE
Pushups / bodyweight
Perform as many push-ups in 30 seconds
TEST TWO
Front Squat / barbell
Perform as many front squats as possible in 30 seconds
TEST THREE
Pull Ups / bodyweight
Perform as many pullups as possible in 30 seconds
TEST FOUR
Dead Lifts / barbell
Perform as many deadlifts as possible in 30 seconds
TEST FIVE
Alternating Lunges / bodyweight
Perform as many alternating lunges as possible in 30 seconds
TEST SIX
Military Press / barbell
Perform as many military presses as possible in 30 seconds
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MEET THE TRAINER: Jay Cardiello
Jay Cardiello is a strength and conditioning specialist and the author of CARDIO CORE 4X4:The 20-Minute, No-Gym Workout That Will Transform Your Body! available at Amazon.com.
