Advanced 5-Day Circuit Workout

Perform each day’s circuit with 20-30 seconds rest between exercises. Complete 3-4 rounds, resting 1-2 minutes between rounds. Aim for 10-15 reps per exercise (or 20-30 seconds for holds/timed moves). Start with a 3-5 minute dynamic warm-up (jumping jacks, arm circles, leg swings) and end with 2-3 minutes of stretching. Focus on form, breathe steadily, and hydrate!

Day 1: Upper Body Push Focus (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)

Duration: ~35 minutes

  • Diamond Push-Ups (hands close, forming a diamond)
  • Pike Push-Ups (elevated shoulders for shoulder burn)
  • Tricep Dips (use a sturdy chair or edge)
  • Superman Holds (lie face down, lift arms/legs)
  • Burpees (full push-up at bottom for extra push)
  • Plank Shoulder Taps (alternate tapping shoulders in plank)
  • Incline Push-Ups (hands elevated if needed, go low for advanced)
  • Arm Circles (forward and backward, 15 each direction)

Tip: Feel the burn in your chest and shoulders—push through with power!

Day 2: Lower Body Power (Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings)

Duration: ~30 minutes

  • Jump Squats (explode up, land soft)
  • Lunges (alternating forward, add a jump for advanced)
  • Single-Leg Glute Bridges (hold at top for 2 seconds)
  • Calf Raises (on toes, slow descent)
  • Bulgarian Split Squats (rear foot elevated on a low surface)
  • Wall Sit (hold 30 seconds, thighs parallel to ground)
  • High Knees (in place, fast for 30 seconds)
  • Side Lunges (alternate sides)

Tip: Your legs will scream—keep driving for those gains!

Day 3: Upper Body Pull Focus (Back, Biceps, Rear Shoulders)

Duration: ~35 minutes

  • Inverted Rows (under a table or low bar; or towel rows against a door)
  • Superman Pulls (lie face down, pull arms back like rowing)
  • Reverse Snow Angels (face down, arms sweep out and back)
  • Commando Planks (from plank, push to high plank alternating arms)
  • Chin-Up Holds (if bar available; or negative pull-ups/assisted)
  • Bird-Dog (opposite arm/leg extend, hold 5 seconds each)
  • Y-Raises (face down, arms in Y shape lift)
  • Mountain Climbers (fast, 30 seconds)

Tip: Pull strong—visualize your lats firing to balance Day 1!

Day 4: Core and Stability Crusher (Abs, Obliques, Lower Back)

Duration: ~30 minutes

  • Russian Twists (seated, twist side to side)
  • Leg Raises (lying, lift legs to 90 degrees)
  • Bicycle Crunches (alternate knee to elbow)
  • Plank Jacks (in plank, jump feet out/in)
  • Side Plank Holds (20-30 seconds per side)
  • Flutter Kicks (lying, scissor legs)
  • Hollow Body Holds (rock slightly for advanced)
  • Reverse Crunches (knees to chest)

Tip: Engage your core like a steel cable—it’s your powerhouse!

Day 5: Full Body Integration and Cardio Finisher

Duration: ~40 minutes

  • Burpee to Tuck Jump (add knee tuck at top)
  • Push-Up to Plank Row (alternate arm rows in plank)
  • Squat to Lunge (squat, then step into lunge)
  • Bear Crawls (forward 10 steps, back 10)
  • Handstand Holds (against wall, 20-30 seconds; or pike hold)
  • Jumping Jacks with Punch (add overhead punches)
  • V-Ups (full sit-up with legs up)
  • Skaters (side-to-side leaps)

Tip: Go all out—this is your victory lap for the week!

Rest or do light active recovery (walks, yoga) on off days. Track progress with a timer app for circuits. Consistency is key—nail this, and you’ll see serious strength and endurance gains! Stay motivated and keep crushing it! 💪