Original Bodyweight Workout
Original Bodyweight Workout
Original Bodyweight Workout
4-Week Program
Turbulence Training:
4-Week Bodyweight Program
for Beginners, Intermediate &
Advanced Fitness Levels
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TT Guidelines5
Beginner Bodyweight TT5
Intermediate Bodyweight TT5
Advanced Bodyweight TT5
TT Exercise Descriptions5
Disclaimer:
You must get your physicians approval before beginning this exercise program. These recommendations are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting this program or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates
physical activity. This program is designed for healthy individuals 18 years and older only.
The information in this report is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms
of exercise pose some inherent risks. The editors and publishers advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practicing the exercises in this book, be sure that your
equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training
and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this book are not intended as a substitute for any
exercise routine or treatment or dietary regimen that may have been prescribed by your physician.
See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications,
you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program, including Turbulence Training. If
you experience any lightheadedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.
Dont perform any exercise unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified personal
trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when
lifting. Dont perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to strength
training and interval training.
You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high
blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietician. If your physician recommends that you
dont use Turbulence Training, please follow your doctors orders.
Disclaimer: See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. You must have a
complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure,
or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes
with your physician or a registered dietician.
Perform each Turbulence Training workout for 4 weeks and then switch to a new Turbulence
Training workout.
After every 12 weeks, take one week off from Turbulence Training for recovery purposes. During
the recovery week, you may perform light, low-intensity workouts.
Train intervals 3 days per week. These can be done after strength training or on non-strength
training days. Make sure you have at least 1 full rest day per week.
Each pair of exercises constitutes a Superset. In each Superset, do one set of the first exercise
followed immediately by the next (A1 & A2).
Beginners & Intermediate: Rest 30 seconds after completing the exercises in the Superset (i.e. after A1 & A2).
Advanced: Rest as little as possible between exercises and supersets. Rest only to take
drinks of water or if whenever you feel like you need a break.
Use the recommended lifting tempo for all exercises (except for any holding exercises like the
planks where it is just a static hold).
For example, (3x15) 2-1-1 means 3 sets of 15 reps at a 2-1-1 tempo (2 seconds to lower, 1
sec pause, 1 sec to lift)
Finish each workout with stretching for the tight muscle groups only.
Disclaimer: See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. You must have a
complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure,
or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes
with your physician or a registered dietician.
Warm-up
Never skip a warm-up. For a warm-up, perform this circuit 2xs using a 2-0-1 tempo:
10 reps of bodyweight squats or lying hip extensions
20 second plank
6-10 reps of kneeling pushups or pushups
Do not rest during the warm-up circuit.
If you are limited by time, reduce the number of sets in the workout, but always perform the full
warm-up.
Bodyweight Warm-up Circuit 2xs (this should take you less than 5 minutes)
Plank 20 seconds
Stretching
Research has shown that interval training is very effective for fat loss.
Finish each interval workout with stretching for the tight muscle groups only.
Here are beginner and intermediate/advanced interval workouts. Choose the appropriate workout
and do it after your bodyweight exercises.
Warm-up for 5 minutes using the same mode of exercise you will use for intervals (i.e. if you are
going to run for intervals, make sure you warm-up with running, progressing from light to more
intense exercise).
Exercise for 1 minute at a hard pace (at a subjective 7/10 level of effort this should be slightly
harder than normal cardio pace).
Follow that with active rest for 2 minutes by exercising at a slow pace (at a subjective 3/10 level
of effort).
Repeat for a total of 4 intervals.
Finish with 5 minutes of very low intensity (3/10) exercise for a cool-down.
Minute by Minute
Type
Intensity Level
Warm up
3 out of 10
Warm up
4 out of 10
Warm up
4 out of 10
Warm up
5 out of 10
Warm up
5 out of 10
Hard
7 out of 10
Easy
3 out of 10
Easy
3 out of 10
Hard
7 out of 10
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Easy
3 out of 10
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Easy
3 out of 10
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Hard
7 out of 10
13
Easy
3 out of 10
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Easy
3 out of 10
15
Hard
7 out of 10
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Cool Down
3 out of 10
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Cool Down
3 out of 10
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Cool Down
3 out of 10
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Cool Down
3 out of 10
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Cool Down
3 out of 10
Notes
20 minutes total
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Minute by Minute
Type
Intensity Level
Warm up
3 out of 10
Warm up
4 out of 10
Warm up
4 out of 10
Warm up
5 out of 10
Warm up
5 out of 10
Hard
8 out of 10
Easy
3 out of 10
Hard
8 out of 10
Easy
3 out of 10
10
Hard
8 out of 10
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Easy
3 out of 10
12
Hard
8 out of 10
13
Easy
3 out of 10
14
Hard
8 out of 10
15
Easy
3 out of 10
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Hard
8 out of 10
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Cool Down
3 out of 10
18
Cool Down
3 out of 10
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Cool Down
3 out of 10
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Cool Down
3 out of 10
Notes
20 minutes total
Research has shown that interval training is very effective for fat loss.
Finish each interval workout with stretching for the tight muscle groups only.
Here are beginner and intermediate/advanced interval workouts. Choose the appropriate workout
and do it after your bodyweight exercises.
Workout A
A1) Lying Hip Extension (3 sets x 8 reps) 2-0-1
A2) Plank (3x15 seconds)
B1) Prisoner Squat (3x12) 3-0-1
B2) Bird Dog (3x5) 1-3-1
C1) Kneeling Pushup (3x8) 2-1-1
C2) Side Plank (3x5 sec per side)
D1) Band Pull (3x15) 2-0-2
D2) Ab Curl-up (3x15) 2-0-1
Workout B
A1) Bodyweight Step-ups (3x8) 2-0-1
A2) Stick-up (3x8) 2-1-2
B1) Split Squat with Front Foot Elevated (3x8) 2-0-1
B2) Kneeling Close-grip Push-up (3x8) 3-0-1
C1) Bicycle Crunch (3x20) 2-0-1
C2) 1-leg Hip Extension (3x8) 2-0-1
Workout A
A1) Pushups (3x15) 2-0-1
A2) Inverted Row (3x8) 2-0-1
B1) 1-leg Squat (3x8) 3-1-1
B2) Bicycle Crunch (3x30) 2-0-1
C1) Bulgarian Split Squat (3x8) 2-1-1
C2) Elevated Pushup (3x8) 2-0-1
D1) Reaching Lunge (3x8) 2-0-1
D2) Mountain Climbers (3x12) 1-0-1
Workout B
A1) 1-leg Deadlift (3x8) 2-1-1
A2) Chin-up (3x6) 3-0-1
B1) Step-ups (3x12) 3-0-1
B2) Slow Pushup (3x10) 2-2-1
C1) Prisoner Lunge (3x8) 2-1-1
C2) Side Plank (3x20 seconds)
D1) Close-grip Pushups (3x10) 2-0-1
D2) Plank (3x45 seconds)
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For the intermediate and advanced workouts, you will need to know how many repetitions you
can do in the following exercises.
Re-test yourself after 2 weeks because you will gain muscle endurance very quickly.
The maximum number of regular pushups you can do at a 1-0-1 tempo ___
The maximum number of 1-leg squats to parallel you can do at a 3-0-1 tempo ___
The maximum number of chin-ups you can do at a 3-0-1 tempo ___
The maximum number of slow pushups you can do at a 2-2-1 tempo ___
The maximum number of inverted rows you can do at a 2-0-1 tempo ___
The maximum number of bicycle crunches you can do at a 1-0-1 tempo ___
The maximum number of elevated pushups you can do at 2-0-1 tempo ___
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Workout A
A1) Pushups (3x85%) 1-0-1
A2) Inverted Row (3x80%) 2-0-1
B1) 1-leg Squat (3x90%) 3-0-1
B2) Bicycle Crunch (3x80%) 1-0-1
C1) Bulgarian Split Squat (3x12) 2-1-1
C2) Elevated Pushup (3x80%) 2-0-1
D1) Reaching Lunge (3x12) 2-0-1
D2) Mountain Climbers (3x20) 1-0-1
Workout B
A1) 1-leg Deadlift (3x15) 2-1-1
A2) Chin-up (3x90%) 3-0-1
B1) Step-ups (3x15) 3-0-1
B2) Slow Pushup (3x90%) 2-2-1
C1) Prisoner Lunge (3x15) 2-2-1
C2) Side Plank (3x30 seconds)
D1) Close-grip Pushups (3x30) 2-0-1
D2) Plank (3x60 seconds)
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Exercise Descriptions
Disclaimer: You must have a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) provide you with instruction on correct form for all exercises.
See the video clips in the Platinum Member section at www.TTMembers.com
Prisoner Squat
Squat as deep as possible, but keep your low back tensed in a neutral position.
Push with your glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps to return to the start position.
Do NOT round your lower back. I am not letting my back round in the photo.
Contract your glutes, brace your abs and keep your spine in a neutral position.
Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.
Keep your upper body upright and your lower back flat.
Push up to the upright position, but dont step back. Stay in a split-squat stance.
Perform all reps for one leg and then switch. www.TurbulenceTraining.
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Step-Up
Start on a low step (6-inch) and increase the height of the step (12-in) as you improve.
Place the instep of one foot on a bench. Step forward with the
other foot, taking a slightly larger than normal step.
Contract your glutes, brace your abs and keep your spine in a
neutral position.
Lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the ground.
Keep your upper body upright and your lower back flat.
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1-Leg Squat
Pick one foot off the ground and extend that foot forward.
Contract your glutes, brace your abs and keep your spine in a neutral position.
Start the movement at the hip joint. Push your butt back and sit
back as if you were sitting on a chair. Squat slowly and focus on
balance.
Squat until your thigh is parallel to the floor, but keep your lower
back flat.
If you are advanced, you may be able to squat all the way to the
floor.
Complete all the given repetitions for one leg and then switch.
1-Leg Deadlift
Pick one foot off the ground and extend that foot backward.
Contract your glutes, brace your abs and keep your spine in a
neutral position.
Start the movement at the hip joint. Push your butt back and sit
back as if you were sitting on a chair. Go slowly and focus on
balance.
Go until your thigh is parallel to the floor, but keep your lower
back flat.
Push with your buttocks, hamstrings, and quadriceps to return to the start position.
Complete all the given repetitions for one leg and then switch.
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Keep your left toe on the ground and use it to help keep your balance. The left knee should also
be bent. Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.
Keep your upper body upright and your lower back flat.
Touch the object and return to the starting position without losing your balance.
Without switching legs, perform the same exercise but use your
left hand to reach forward and touch the cone. Perform all repetitions on the right leg and then switch.
As you get better, you can place 3 cones in a line (one to the left,
one in the center, and one to the right). This will require greater
balance.
You can also experiment with placing the cone further away from
you.
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Ab Curl
Always keep one leg straight. This helps to maintain the neutral
spine during the exercise which keeps spine loads lower than if both
legs were bent.
Only curl up to the point where the shoulder blades just come off
the floor. The pivot point is not in the low back, but in the rib cage.
Keep your head in a neutral position and pick a spot on the ceiling.
Try to lift from your shoulders toward the spot on the ceiling, instead
of curling down toward your feet. If it seems easy, you are probably
doing something incorrectly.
Plank
Keep your back straight and your hips up. Hold (brace) your abs
tight. Contract them as if someone was about to punch you in
the stomach, but breath normally.
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Side Plank
Support your bodyweight with your knees and on your right elbow.
Raise your body in a straight line so that your body hovers over
the mat.
Keep your back straight and your hips up. Hold your abs tight.
Contract them as if someone was about to punch you in the
stomach, but breath normally.
Hold this position for the recommended amount of time or 8-10 seconds if you are doing multiple
repetitions.
Bicycle Crunch
Lie on your back with your knees bent 90 degrees & hands behind your head.
Lift your feet off the ground and bring your knees back towards
your chest.
Curl you body off the ground and bring your right elbow to your
left knee.
Return to the start position. Then repeat the movement for the
left side.
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Mountain Climbers
Keep your abs braced, pick one foot up off the floor, and slowly
bring your knee up to your chest.
Keep your abs braced and slowly return your leg to the start position.
Bird Dog
Kneel on a mat and place your hands on the mat under your
shoulders. You should be on all fours (like a dog).
Raise your right hand and left leg simultaneously while keeping
your abs braced.
Point your right arm straight out from your shoulder and your
left leg straight out from your hip. Your pelvis should not rotate
(if someone placed a ball in the small of your back, it shouldnt
have fallen off). Your back should be flat like a table.
Hold for 3-5 seconds and then slowly lower without rotating
your pelvis.
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Stick-up
Stand with your back against a wall. Your feet should be 6 inches away
from the wall and your butt, upper back, and head should all be in contact with the wall at all times in the exercise.
Stick your hands up overhead. Try to keep your shoulders, elbows, and
wrists in contact with the wall at all times.
Slide your arms down the wall and tuck your elbows into your sides.
This should bring your shoulder blades down and together. You should
feel a strong contraction in the muscles between your shoulder blades
as well as the shoulder muscles.
From the bottom position, try to slowly slide your arms up until they
are straight and in a stick-em up position. Again, try to keep everything in contact with the wall.
Band Pulls
Chin-ups
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Assisted Chin-up
Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, and support some of your bodyweight with your feet on
the floor or chair. Use your arms as much as you
can and use your feet for the rest of the force
needed to do chin-ups.
Inverted Rows
Lie underneath the bar and grab it a few inches wider than shoulder-width apart.
Row yourself up the top position with your upper back and lats.
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from toes (knees) to shoulders.
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Push-up
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from toes/knees to shoulders.
Place the hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Slowly lower yourself down until you are 2 inches off the ground.
Push through your chest, shoulders and triceps to return to the start position.
[Kneeling] Push-up
Close-grip Pushups
Same as above, but keep your hands shoulder-width apart and keep your elbows tucked into your
sides as you do the pushup.
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Elevated Pushups
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from knees to shoulders.
Place the left hand on the floor and the right hand elevated 4-6 inches on an aerobic step. Hands
are slightly wider than shoulder width apart (normal push-up width).
Slowly lower yourself down until you are 2 inches off the ground.
Push through your chest, shoulders and triceps to return to the start position.
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Psoas Stretch
Kneel on your right knee and place your left foot 1-2 feet ahead of your
right knee.
Slowly lean forward until you feel a moderate stretch in the hip flexor
area (the front side of leg at the hip level).
Hamstring Stretch
Lie on your back with both legs flat. Slightly bend your right
knee.
Now raise your right leg straight up in the air and try to bring
it back until it is perpendicular to the floor. Keep the other
leg flat and straight on the ground.
As you raise your leg, you will begin to feel a stretch in the
hamstring.
Bring the leg up until a moderate stretch is felt. Support the leg in that position by holding it up
with your hands or a towel looped around your foot.
Glute Stretch
Lie on your back with both legs flat. Slightly bend your right
knee.
Slowly lower the left leg straight across the body while
trying to keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
You should feel the stretch over your hip and in your glute on your left side.
Hold for 30 seconds and then repeat for the other side.
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Quadriceps Stretch
Bring your left ankle back to your butt and grasp it with your
left hand.
Hold for 30 seconds and then repeat for the other side.
Chest Stretch
Raise your elbow up to shoulder height and rotate your arm so that
your hand is up (as if you were in a throwing position with your elbow
in line with your shoulder).
Press your elbow against the doorframe and slowly and gently rotate
your upper body away from your elbow.
You should feel the stretch across the front of your shoulder and
chest.
Hold for 30 seconds and then repeat for the other side.
Shoulder Stretch
Raise your arm to shoulder height and bring your arm across the
front of your body.
If using your right arm, your right hand should rest at your left
shoulder.
Take your left arm and place it behind your right elbow. Slowly and
gently apply pressure just above your right elbow to feel a stretch in
the back of the right shoulder.
Hold for 30 seconds and then repeat for the other side.
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