Sparkles and Sweat: The Armstrong 6-Day Flex-a-thon

Sparkles and Sweat: The Armstrong 6-Day Flex-a-thon

Gojasu on Feb 22nd 2024

Here's a 6-Day Alex Louis Armstrong-inspired workout regimen. Remember, this is designed to be challenging and theatrical – embrace the over-the-top intensity of Major Armstrong!

Important Considerations:

  • Listen to your body: Armstrong would push himself, but don't risk injury. Tailor the intensity and rest according to your fitness level.
  • Nutrition: Eat plenty of protein and whole foods to support Armstrong-level muscle building.
  • It's about the showmanship: Have fun, channel Armstrong's flamboyant energy!

The Regimen

Day 1: Explosive Strength

  • Warm-up: Dynamic stretches, light cardio (Armstrong might run a few laps while flexing in the mirror)
  • Squats: 3 sets of 8-12 reps (heavy weight)
  • Deadlifts: 3 sets of 8-12 reps (heavy weight)
  • Overhead press: 3 sets of 8-12 reps (challenging weight)
  • Pull-ups: As many reps as possible for 3 sets
  • Finisher: Sprints with a dramatic yell as you finish each

Day 2: Alchemy of the Arms

  • Warm-up: Light cardio with lots of arm circles
  • Bicep curls: 3 sets of 10-15 reps
  • Skullcrushers: 3 sets of 10-15 reps
  • Hammer curls: 3 sets of 10-15 reps per arm
  • Pushdowns: 3 sets of 10-15 reps
  • Finisher: Hold two heavy dumbbells, outstretch your arms, and flex with increasing intensity for as long as possible.

Day 3: Rest (Armstrong may begrudgingly take a rest day, but only so his muscles can grow even larger)

Day 4: Core of Steel

  • Warm-up: Plank variations, bodyweight core work
  • Russian Twists: 3 sets of 15 - 20 reps (with or without added weight)
  • Hanging leg raises: 3 sets, as many reps as possible
  • Weighted Crunches 3 sets of 15-20 reps
  • Woodchoppers: 3 sets of 15 reps per side (use a medicine ball or weight)
  • Finisher: Hold a plank and imagine turning your core to transmute an object in front of you.

Day 5: Cardio and Conditioning

  • Warm-up: Light jogging and dynamic stretches.
  • HIIT workout: Intervals of sprints/explosive movements. Aim for 20-30 mins
    • Imagine transmuting your sweat into sparkles passed down through the Armstrong family for generations!
  • Finisher: Heavy object carries with theatrical grunts (sandbags, rocks, etc.).

Day 6: Hypertrophy and Definition

  • Warm-up: Focus on the muscle groups you'll target
  • Supersets: Choose 3-4 exercises that work different muscle groups and pair them for back-to-back sets with minimal rest. Examples:
    • Chest flyes superset with rows
    • Lateral raises superset with tricep extensions
    • Calf raises superset with leg curls
  • Finisher: Flexing. Practice your best poses with Armstrong-level confidence.

Day 7: Active Recovery

  • Go for a long walk while reflecting on the Armstrong family strength
  • Light yoga or stretching
  • Work on posing some more

Additional Notes:

  • Progression: Gradually increase weights/reps as you get stronger.
  • Post-workout: Pose dramatically to celebrate your gains.