Exercise Complexes Made Simple–Describe how to properly use complexes –Provide program...
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Exercise Complexes Made Simple
April Boulter, MS • Master’s Degree in
Sports Medicine
• Fitness & Aquatics Coordinator at Loyola University, Chicago
• Certified by ACSM, ACE, AFAA & Yogafit
• Certified lifeguard & CPR Instructor
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Learning Objectives (5)
• After viewing this webinar you will be able to:
– Define complex exercises
– Explain who benefits best from complexes
– Describe how to properly use complexes
– Provide program recommendations for properly implementing complexes
– List equipment and locations to perform complexes
What Are Complexes?
• What are complexes?
– "A complex is a circuit using one piece of equipment, one load, and one space.”
• Alwyn Cosgrove
How Can a Complex Be Simple?
• "A complex is a series of lifts performed back to back where you finish the reps of one lift before moving on to the next lift. The bar only leaves your hands or touches the floor after all of the lifts are completed.”
• – Dan John
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Who Are Complexes For?
• Clients whose goals are not being met
• Clients who hate traditional cardio
• Fat loss clients
• Bored clients
• Busy clients
– Minimizing the rest plus higher intensity can shorten the workout
• Not recommended for beginners
Why Complexes?
• Time/Set Up/Equipment Ease
• Easy way to increase training volume without taking up more time
• Change up traditional cardio
• Metabolic Conditioning Effect
• Unique Fitness Challenges
How To Use Complexes
1. Use in place of cardio for interval training
2. Use as a conditioning tool for sport performance
3. Use as a quick workout when time is an issue
4. Use to finish off your normal workout routine
5. With lighter resistance it can be a great pre-lift routine
6. These are routines your client would never think of on their own
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Program Design Recommendations
• Order exercises in a logical manner • Exercises should seamlessly flow into each
other for easy and quick transition – Can’t waste time setting up next activityor hunting for
equipment – No mindless small talk between sets or rounds
• Rep range depends on goals but due to intensity of complexes stick to 6-12 reps and 2-6 sets.
• Use weight that is appropriate for the weakest exercise.
• Only use exercises you are familiar with. • Rest 30-90 seconds between sets.
Equipment? Location?
• Use whatever you have on hand:
– Body weight, elastic resistance
– Dumbbells or kettlebells
– Med balls, plyo boxes
– Chairs, tables
• Use complexes in boot camp, 1 on 1 training, group fitness classes
• They are suitable in both gym and non-gym environments
The Dynamic Warm Up Complex
Start off with light cardio (jog, jump rope, jumping jacks, etc) for 5 – 7 minutes. Complete 2 – 4 rounds.
Exercise Sets Reps Monsterband stride stretch 2 8
Monsterband lateral walk 2 8
Split squat & band pull-apart 2 8
Monsterband shoulder mobility 2 8
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Stride Stretch, Lateral Walk
Pull-aparts, Shoulder Mobility
Glider Cardio Complex 4 – 6 rounds as quickly as possible
No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds.
Exercise Sets Time
Mountain climbers 1 30 seconds
Cross country skiing 1 30 seconds
Plank jacks 1 30 seconds
Squat thrusts 1 30 seconds
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Mountain Climber, Skiing
Plank Jacks, Squat Thrusts
Strength & Power Complex
No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds. Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Reps
Bulgarian Squats 1 8
Lunge Jumps 1 8
Decline Chest Press 1 10
Plyo Med Ball Push-ups (Or just a traditional push-up)
1 10
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Bulgarian Squat, Lunge Jump
Decline Press, Plyo Med Ball Push-up
Cardio Core Complex No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds.
Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Time
Mountain Climbers 1 30 seconds
Double leg lifts 1 30 seconds
Oblique crunch (each side) 1 30 seconds
Side plank (each side) 1 30 seconds
Abdominal crunch 1 30 seconds
Plank 1 30 seconds
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Dynamic Core Complex No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds.
Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Time
Squat jumps 1 30 seconds
Med ball bridge 1 30 seconds
Push ups 1 30 seconds
Plank 1 30 seconds
Rotation Push-ups (each side) 1 30 seconds
Side plank (each side) 1 30 seconds
Pectoral Complex
No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds. Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Reps 1-arm chest press, each side 1 20
1-arm fly, each side 1 20
Clap push-ups 1 20
Med Ball Push-ups 1 20
Back Complex
No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Reps
Standing horizontal row 1 40
Bent over lat pull 1 30
Band pullovers 1 20
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Horizontal Row, Bentover Pull
Pullovers
Deconstructed Burpee Complex
No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds. Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Reps
Push-ups 1 6
Frog hops 1 6
Squat jumps 1 6
Full burpees 1 6
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The Frog Hop
Amazing Arms Complex
No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds. Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Reps
Bicep curl 1 8
Tricep extension 1 8
Carrying angle curl 1 8
Close grip push-ups 1 8
Carrying Angle Curl
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Booty-licious Complex
No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds. Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Reps Hip Extensions 1 8
Med ball bridge (Can alternate single leg bridges)
1 30 seconds
Single leg deadlift, each side
1 8
Lateral monster walks, each side 1 8
Hip Extensions, Med Ball Bridge
Single Leg Deadlift, Monster Walks
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Sculpted Shoulder Complex
No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds. Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Reps Front raise 1 8
Thrusters 1 8
Pull-aparts 1 8
Thrusters, Pull-aparts
Kettlebell Complex
No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds. Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Reps
KB Swings 1 10
KB Squat pull 1 10
KB Goblet squat 1 10
KB Overhead press 1 10
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Swings, Squat Pull
Goblet Squat, Overhead Press
Unilateral Kettlebell Complex
4 – 6 rounds with right arm, and then with left arm. No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds.
Exercise Sets Reps
Swing 1 8 –12
High pull 1 8 –12
Power clean 1 8 –12
“Bottoms-up” press 1 8 –12
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Power Clean, Bottoms-up Press
Countdown Complex
6 rounds as quickly as possible. No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds.
Each round, do 1 less rep.
Exercise Sets Reps
Bulgarian squats, each leg 1 6
Horizontalrow 1 6
Feet-up push-ups 1 6
Box dips 1 6
Bulgarian Squat
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Horizontal Row
Feet-up push-up, Dips
Crazy 8’s Complex No rest between sets, 30 seconds rest between rounds.
Complete 4 - 6 rounds
Exercise Sets Reps Deadlift 1 8
Romanian deadlift 1 8
Bentover row 1 8
Power clean 1 8
Front squat 1 8
Push press 1 8
Back squat 1 8
Good morning 1 8
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How to Get Your CE Certificates
• View the complete webinar • Make sure your printer is “on” • Log on to our website: www.exerciseetc.com • Click on “Administration” • Click on “Webinar on Demand Certificates” • Complete all required fields & click “submit” • Your CE certificate will appear on the screen; you
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Post-course Learning Assessment This assessment must be completed if you are certified by BOC, CSCS or NSCA
Question 1
According to Alwyn Cosgrove, a complex is a circuit using how many pieces of equipment,
how many loads, and how much space?
Question 2
True or False
Complexes are not for clients who are busy because of the time committment.
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Question 3
True or False
Complexes can be used with lighter resistance as a post-lift routine.
Question 4
True or False
The weight chosen for the complexes should be based on the heaviest weight that can be lifted on the strongest exercise in order to challenge
the other muscles.
Question 5
True or False
The best location to conduct complexes is in the gym.
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Correct Your Work: Answer Key
1. One
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. False
Make sure to keep this assessment with your other recertification documents for 4 years. Questions about any answer? Email us at: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
• Remember to complete this webinar and print the certificate
by December 31 of this year.
• Certificates with next year’s date may not be accepted by your
credentialing organization.
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