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Intermediate Level Strength Training Program

The document provides guidelines for an intermediate strength training program aimed at active individuals with at least 6 months of consistent exercise, including performing 8-12 repetitions with an emphasis on heavy weight loads and training major muscle groups 2-3 days per week, and offers sample 2-day split workouts and a weekly strength training schedule as examples. Safety precautions are noted, advising individuals to consult a doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if they have risk factors for heart disease.

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Intermediate Level Strength Training Program

The document provides guidelines for an intermediate strength training program aimed at active individuals with at least 6 months of consistent exercise, including performing 8-12 repetitions with an emphasis on heavy weight loads and training major muscle groups 2-3 days per week, and offers sample 2-day split workouts and a weekly strength training schedule as examples. Safety precautions are noted, advising individuals to consult a doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if they have risk factors for heart disease.

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Bucknell University - Recreation Services

Intermediate Strength Training Program


Strength training helps to prevent injuries, improves your bodys muscle to fat ratio, and helps you develop a smooth, toned appearance. he !ntermediate "evel Strength #rogram is intended for the healthy, active person $ho already has had a consistent $orkout regimen for %& months or more. Intermediate Level Guidelines #erform % to %& repetition ma'imum (R)* e'ercise in a periodi+ed fashion (i.e. %& reps during $eek %, %- reps $eek &, . reps $eek /, 0 reps $eek 1* 2ventual emphasis on heavy loading (%-3 R)* 4t least / minutes rest bet$een sets Strength train &-/ days per $eek (%-& days per muscle group* General Strength Guidelines Use $eight $ithin 5-%- lbs of opposing muscle groups (i.e. chest press .5 lb, ro$ %-- lb*. 6ork larger muscle groups (i.e. chest7back* to smaller muscle groups (i.e. biceps7triceps*. #erform each e'ercise through individual joints full range of motion. )aintain proper form on each rep for each e'ercise. NEVER SACRIFICE FORM FOR EIG!T" #erform the entire e'ercise (lifting and lo$ering portions* in a controlled manner. )aintain a normal breathing pattern during each e'ercise. 4s a general rule, e'hale during concentric (shortening* phase and inhale during eccentric (lengthening* phase. 8eep track of your progress using a 9Strength raining "og:. hese are available in the 8rebs ;amily ;itness <enter.
Information was obtained from www.exrx.net CAUTION: Bucknell University Recreation Services staff recommends you see your p ysician for a complete medical e!am "efore you undertake an e!ercise pro#ram$ particularly if you ave a family istory of i# "lood pressure or eart disease$ are over t e a#e of %&$ or if you smoke$ ave i# c olesterol$ are o"ese$ or ave not e!ercised re#ularly in t e past year' If$ at any time ( ile e!ercisin# you feel faint$ di))y$ or s ort of "reat $ stop immediately'

Strength or#out T$%es& Two Day Split Workouts: or#out A' or#out ( (%* #ush7#ull (&* Upper Body7"o$er Body (/* orso74rms and "egs Fre)uen*$ O%tions& (a* 1 days7$eek (b* & days on, % day off (c* 2very other day (d* / days7$eek

Sample Weekly Strength Program: =Sunday->ff, )on-#ush, ue->ff, 6ed-#ull, hurs->ff, ;ri-#ush, Sunday->ff (See chart belo$*.?
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