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The 20-minute workout to get big quick

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The 20-minute workout to get big quick
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The 20-minute workout to get big quick
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The time you take to train doesn’t matter—the intensity does. Have only 20 minutes? No problem, as long as you’re ready for the roughest 20 minutes of your life.

This workout uses some tough exercises and intensity techniques to make sure your muscles get the workout they need.

Directions

Perform the exercise pairs (marked A and B) in alternating fashion. You’ll do one set of A, rest as prescribed, then one set of B, rest, and repeat. Complete all sets for one pair, and then go on to the next one.

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The 20-minute workout to get big quick

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 6

Squat

Equipment
Squat Rack
Sets
3
Reps
5–8
Rest
60 sec.
Exercise 2 of 6

Pullup

Equipment
Pullup Bar
Sets
3
Reps
1 isometric, 6–10 regular
Rest
60 sec.
Exercise 3 of 6

Back Extension

Equipment
Bench
Sets
2
Reps
10
Rest
0 sec.
Exercise 4 of 6

Dumbbell Row

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
2
Reps
10
Rest
60 sec.
Exercise 5 of 6

Clean and Press

Equipment
Medicine Ball
Sets
2
Reps
As many as possible
Rest
45-60 sec.
Exercise 6 of 6

Suspension Trainer Sprinter

Equipment
Sets
2
Reps
25
Rest
45-60 sec.
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