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Rock Hard Challenge Month 1 (Muscle and Fitness 2008)

Created by JuryDuty

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Summary

4 Workouts / 25 Exercises

0% Cardio / 100% Strength Training

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Workout Program Description

This is the Rock Hard Challenge, Month 1 of 3, from Muscle and Fitness Magazine. You can choose to workout any four days each week you desire, and you should push yourself to failure on EVERY set. Rest 1-2 minutes between each set this month.

Also do 3 days of your choice of cardio workouts (treadmill, stair-stepper, bike, etc) at 60% of your max heart rate for 30 minutes for week one. Week 2 increase to 45 minutes. Weeks 3-4, increase to 4 days of cardio for 45 minutes at 6...

Workouts

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Bench Press - Barbell, Inclined
6 sets: 6 reps, 6 reps, 6 reps, 10 reps, 12 reps, 12 reps
Set the incline bench at about a 45 degree angle. Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the floor a little more than shoulder width apart. Position your back firmly against the bench. Using a grip s...

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Bench Press - Barbell, Flat
6 sets: 6 reps, 6 reps, 6 reps, 10 reps, 12 reps, 12 reps
Lie on a flat bench and firmly position your feet flat on the floor a little more than shoulder width apart. Keep your back flat on the bench! Using a grip broader than shoulder width, hold the barbel...

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Flyes - Dumbbell, Declined
4 sets: 12 reps, 12 reps, 12 reps, 12 reps
Using a decline bench, hold dumbbells together at arms' length above your shoulders, palms facing each other. Keep arms as straight as possible with a slight bend in the elbow. Lower dumbbells out to ...

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Bench Dips
5 sets: 6 reps, 6 reps, 10 reps, 12 reps, 12 reps
Place two flat benches parallel to each other, about three to four feet apart. Sit on one bench facing the other, with your hands grasping the side of the bench. Using your hands to support your weigh...

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Bench Press - Barbell, Flat, Close-Grip
5 sets: 6 reps, 6 reps, 10 reps, 12 reps, 12 reps
Just like the Barbell Bench Press but with your hands only 12 - 14" apart, centered over your body. Works more of the inner pectorals and triceps. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com

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Tricep Extension - Barbell, Lying
5 sets: 6 reps, 6 reps, 10 reps, 12 reps, 12 reps
Hold barbell or EZ Curl bar with hands about 8 inches apart. Lie on your back with your head close to the end of the bench. Position bar behind head. Keep upper arms close to your head and parallel to...


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What People are Saying

Ushox

Sets

Every set is to be worked to failure. So 6, 6, 6, 10, 12, 12 means that we're gradually decreasing the weight in between sets. Are those drop sets? Or are we supposed to rest in between?

Created over 3 years ago by Ushox

jasonmanheim

No. Pack on the weight. Do a few light reps before starting the actual program. The "6 reps" are for the super heavy stuff.

Created over 3 years ago by jasonmanheim

ilokano

Question on poundage

Bench Press - Barbell, Flat 6 sets: 6 reps, 6 reps, 6 reps, 10 reps, 12 reps, 12 reps Are the first 3 sets warmup sets and should be light and less rest time?

Created over 3 years ago by ilokano

wykedengel

This program works... but

This program works. I tried it initially when it came out last year. However, you really have to follow a sensible diet regimen and be dedicated to the workout. Half-assing it will only leave you disappointed. This time around, I plan to go through all three stages. This works people, just tough it out and stick with it. Good luck to everyone!

Created over 3 years ago by wykedengel

Pillair

I want to be lean and cut will this program work f

I am still learning the fundamentals of nutrition and working out. But, I want too loose weight and be lean and cut. Ideally looking like a 300 Gladiator would be great :) Will I put on a LOT of size on this program? I don't want to get uber huge. Also is the nutrition info related to this program avail. some where on this site?

Created over 3 years ago by Pillair

Itty Bitty Jewels

Hey ... I just joined and I'm going into months 2

Yea ~ This is a Great workout !!! I just put on my Ipod and Push myself to the NEXT LEVEL !!! Put in some God Smack or the XXX sound track ... the harder the better! Kick out the sets and Yea ~ You know ...

Created over 3 years ago by Itty Bitty Jewels

jerandolph

Time to start

I am 245 lbs and want to continue to live, this is the jumping on point!

Created over 3 years ago by jerandolph

johnsonl33

GzDz

this workout is hard core

Created over 3 years ago by johnsonl33

bretdante

Month 4?

I just finished month 3. Do I just go back to month 1 and start all over? Is there anything I should change this time around (i.e. - cardio length, cardio frequency, rest between sets, etc.)?

Created over 3 years ago by bretdante

nnorris

Re; Diet

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1C1GGLS_enUS291&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=vegetarian+alternative+to+beef change beef to something else as needed

Created over 4 years ago by nnorris

BigTC23

I'm ready to switch up my routine..been doing the same damn thing for too long!!!

Created over 4 years ago by BigTC23

AsianSensatioN

Diet

Can anyone suggest vegetarian alternatives for the diet plan in the magazine?

Created over 4 years ago by AsianSensatioN

Tlamb

Re: Leg Press

I for one just eliminated the leg press all together. According to RHC guideline you should workout each set to failure. After 6 sets of near failure squats...I could not do any additional heavy leg work.

Created over 4 years ago by Tlamb

JuryDuty

Re: Leg Press

Heh, grodger, I usually see Lunges or Squats substituted for Leg Presses...but we're doing those already! Next month you could substitute Lunges for them as Lunges aren't a part of next month's workout. But for this month, I'm not sure...

Created over 4 years ago by JuryDuty

dcoder

Great idea

Just wanted to thank you for creating this. It is a great idea posting the Workout to Go training log. Previously I was recording this on my own but it makes it much easier on this site.

Created over 4 years ago by dcoder

grodger

Leg Press

What's the best substitute for those who don't have the equipment for the leg press (e.g. day 2)?

Created over 4 years ago by grodger

JuryDuty

If you subscribe to this workout...

Please add yourself to the Muscle and Fitness Magazine group, too!

Created over 4 years ago by JuryDuty