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.