I LOVED IT!!!!!!
What is Hammer & Chisel?
This program is a mix of lifting and cardio (it does not have a huge cardio focus, but it is in there). There are enough workouts throughout the 8 weeks that you NEVER get bored with it and I enjoyed both Autumn and Sagi! I don't know if I could have handled Sagi every day....but knowing that I was rotating between the two each day was perfect!The Workouts:
To do these workouts, you DO need a variety of weights, either a bench or a stability ball, and either a pull-up bar or bands with a door anchor. I used a stability ball and bands along with weights ranging from 2 lbs on up to 20 lbs. My 8s, 10s and 15s were most frequently used, but I did pick up the 5s in the beginning.Hammer Plyometrics:
Two rounds of crazy jump moves, including burpee pull-ups and sumo tuck jumps. I believe this would be the workout where Sagi says, "If you need to puke, grab a bucket!" I think that says it all.Iso Speed Hammer:
Ten normal reps, followed by 10 FAST reps in this total body workout. The Hammer will have your muscles screaming.Total Body Hammer:
Get ready to work! You'll run through three sets of three different exercises that work the entire body with decreasing reps....then move on to another three moves....and another....and another.... You'll need your bench or ball and something to do pull ups with, as well as a variety of weights.Max Hammer Strength:
Max is the right word. You are lifting HEAVY. You need to pick weights that have your working towards failure. You'll start with reps for 60 seconds and then do 8 reps. This is where I used my 10s, 15s and 20s.Hammer Power:
I had never even THOUGHT of power lifting before....and it is so much FUN!! Sagi walks you through, step by step with light, medium and HEAVY weights. Who would have thought I'd even know what a "jerk press" or "clean" was?Hammer Conditioning:
Clock push-up crunches, Burpee Renegrade Upright Rows, Fly lunge twists.....Sagi will have you moving and lifting and getting your heart rate pumping.Chisel Balance:
Autumn pushes to the end by ending this workout with a Balance Row Pistol Squat that has your glutes on FIRE well before you even start the second set!Iso Strength Chisel:
Ten reps, ten second hold, ten reps, ten second hold, ten reps, ten second hold....next move... This entire workout BURNS EVERY muscle in your body! From push-ups to squats, you will get a total body workout.Chisel Endurance
This is a great total body cardio workout! There are a couple moves that involve weights and you will be doing negative pull-ups, but there isn't a lot of time for rest.Chisel Cardio:
Did the word "cardio" make you think you were getting a break from the weights? Think again! They just intensify your heart rate! The dumb bell swing and sword pull & side step up kick may not be quick moves, but they do get you sweating! And for those that just have to have them....yup, you get to throw in burpees!Chisel Agility:
This workout does not need any weights or other equipment.....but you do need to think. When Autumn calls out various directions and which arm or let to raise while in plank, you have to be quick with your mind as well as your body! With just enough rest between moves to catch your breath, this workout will get your heart pumping.Total Body Chisel:
Autumn has you using some heavier weights for this one while running through 3 sets of 10 reps per move. It is another total body workout.10 Minute Ab Hammer/10 Minute Ab Chisel:
Both of these workouts are definite core burners and ten minutes is plenty long enough!Results:
If you are interested in The Master's Hammer & Chisel, click here for information about the Hammer & Chisel Challenge pack, or here for more information about the fitness program only.
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