In a recent post I wrote about Minimum Effective Dose and how to apply it to your training.
Simply put, do just enough to get the desired hormonal response, and your workout is done.
If you are a regular reader to Athlete365, you know that I do not spend a lot of time working out these days.
I do it consistently, but workouts rarely last more than 40 minutes. On average, they are more likely to be around 30 minutes.
Today was a strength day so here was my workout.
1. Trap Bar Deadlift: 4 x 4 (excluding two warm-up sets)
2. Pull-ups: 3 x 8
That's it.
It took me about 20 minutes to complete and it covered all of the bases for a strength workout.
I really only had 20 minutes to fit into a workout, so it was either this, or just an excuse for not having the time to workout.
The deadlift, a staple multi-joint exercise, recruits a lot of muscles through the legs and upper body. The best part is that it is done in just one movement.
Pull-ups are excellent for upper body strength. What better way to strengthen your upper body than pulling your own body weight.
So I was able to work most of my body with just two movements.
Will 20 minute workouts like this make me stronger than if I worked out for 40-50 minutes?
Maybe. Maybe not. It all comes down to the exercises you are doing and what type of training program you are following.
The key with this type of workout is that you get the most bang for your buck in a short period of time.
Simply put, do just enough to get the desired hormonal response, and your workout is done.
If you are a regular reader to Athlete365, you know that I do not spend a lot of time working out these days.
I do it consistently, but workouts rarely last more than 40 minutes. On average, they are more likely to be around 30 minutes.
Today was a strength day so here was my workout.
1. Trap Bar Deadlift: 4 x 4 (excluding two warm-up sets)
2. Pull-ups: 3 x 8
That's it.
It took me about 20 minutes to complete and it covered all of the bases for a strength workout.
I really only had 20 minutes to fit into a workout, so it was either this, or just an excuse for not having the time to workout.
The deadlift, a staple multi-joint exercise, recruits a lot of muscles through the legs and upper body. The best part is that it is done in just one movement.
Pull-ups are excellent for upper body strength. What better way to strengthen your upper body than pulling your own body weight.
So I was able to work most of my body with just two movements.
Will 20 minute workouts like this make me stronger than if I worked out for 40-50 minutes?
Maybe. Maybe not. It all comes down to the exercises you are doing and what type of training program you are following.
The key with this type of workout is that you get the most bang for your buck in a short period of time.