Ok, I (obviously) exaggerate, but you guys. This workout left me TOTALLY gassed.

Don’t let the at-home aspect of it fool you (heck, I created an entire 12-week training program with completely bodyweight-based workouts that are hard!) This is a toughie. It’s so tough, in fact, that I deem the version in this video as advanced.

There’s only four moves, and all you need is a moderately heavy pair of dumbbells and some space. You also need to be able to count, which actually tough when you’re on your 20th shoulder to shoulder press and you still have 20 more to go.

This workout came about because I was having one of those Saturdays where I didn’t quite feel like going to the gym (rare) but I also felt like getting in a sweat sesh. So, I busted out my power blocks and got to work with this doozy of a workout.

The workout goes like this:

Complete 40 reps of the first exercise, resting as needed – even in the middle of the set – until you finish the reps

Then move on to the next one and do the same

Continue this sequencing until you make it through all four exercises. Then do the same thing but with 30 reps, then the same thing but with 20, and finally 10.

SCALE by following this rep scheme: 20, 15, 10, 5

As always, listen to your body, and always check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise regimen.

I probably only workout at home about once a week these days – just because I am loving my lifting workouts. When I do, it usually involves my power blocks or the TRX. Any TRX fans out there? I haven’t shared a TRX workout in a while (on the blog at least – I do quite a bit over on Instagram!)

Which do you prefer? Gym workouts or Home workouts?