Turbulence Training Original Workout

I forgot what a great workout the Turbulence Training Original program is!

I got back from my beach vacation last night, and was ready to hit the gym and re-join my Turbulence Training workouts this afternoon. You might remember that I just finished up the Intermediate TT workout before I went away. And all last week was Kettlebell and bodyweight workouts only.

So I planned to take it easy in today's TT Original workout, as I recommend everyone does in the first week of any program. After all, you are going to be sore when you switch up the exercises. So you don't need to do 3 sets as hard as possible in your first workout of any new program.

Just take it easy. You'll still get a lot of benefit from doing the workout with less volume. And you will reduce your risk of injury and extreme soreness.

Unlike the Intermediate program, I won't be modifying the Original TT workout program much at all. When I looked at it today, I realized just why this was the first program I put together for Turbulence Training.

The foundation of this program is rooted in the basic, most efficient and effective multi-muscle exercises you could ever possibly use. And that's why you get more results in less time. This program is 100x's better than working out 6-days per week, doing isolation exercises and overworking your shoulder joint - as most bodybuilding and "toning" workouts have you do.

So I was really looking forward to the workout...the week off did me a lot of good. I was fresh and ready to go. Here's how my program went...

Strength

Deadlift 315x5

(I am still adding one strength focused exercise before the regular TT supersets. But because this is the first workout, I didn't push too hard...)

Turbulence Training Original Workout A Supersets

1A) Bench Press - 205x3x6
1B) BB RDL - 225x3x8

2A) Pistols - 2x11 (11 perfect pistols with the left side, the right side needed help)
2B) 1-Arm DB Shoulder Press - 50x8, 55x6

I was soaked in sweat from this workout, and my legs were as tired as they've been in a long time, thanks to my pistols. I think I've done 12 in a row before, but 2 sets of 11 were more intense than 4 sets of heavy leg presses.

And that was it. Workout B on Monday. Maybe some kettlebells on Sunday.

Back to perfect Turbulence Training Lifestyle nutrition as well. I granted myself a little nutrition liberty while on vacation, and frankly, I'm not going to miss the burgers. The ice cream is another story...it might be part of a reward meal once a month more often.

So it was a great workout. And if you have never tried TT Original Workout B, just wait till you read my report on Monday.

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It's good to be back,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

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