I am constantly fielding questions at work about health, fitness, and nutrition–\u00a0 The other day, while discussing these subjects, someone told me their workout routine.\u00a0 I could immediately recognize the problems, and suggested they do the rookie workout, which is an unbelievably simple, full body workout that is the perfect place to start when it comes to workout programming.\u00a0 The rookie workout is this:<\/p>\n
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\nBench Press<\/a> 5 X 5
\nBent Over Row<\/a> 5 X 5
\nAb Work (Can be anything effective.)
\nChest Dips<\/a> 3 X 12
\nPull Ups<\/a> \/ Chin Ups<\/a> 3 X 8<\/p>\n
\nMilitary Press<\/a> 5 X 5
\nFront Squats<\/a> 5 X 5
\nAb Work
\nChest Dips<\/a> 3 X 12
\nPull Ups<\/a> \/ Chin Ups<\/a> 3 X 8<\/p>\n
\nBench Press<\/a> 1 X 5
\nBent Over Row<\/a> 1 X 5
\nAb Work
\nChest Dips<\/a> 3 X 12
\nPull Ups<\/a> \/ Chin Ups<\/a> 3 X 8<\/p>\n