Workout- 9:00 full body

I had a procedure and can’t workout for a few weeks. Instead of letting a month of recovery time slow me down, I’m pivoting! I'll be posting daily workouts to stay connected to the grind, @think Full Body Fridays, core killers, and arm toning.

Today we’re kicking things off with a **9-Minute Compound EMOM**. I wrote this to the builds and drops of "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. But you can use your own 🎶 🎼 music.

**The Structure:**

⏱️ **9 Minutes Total**

🔥 **6–8 Reps** of the main compound moves

⚡ **Finish the minute** with the "Plus" exercise

⏸️ **Rest** until the next minute starts

**The Workout:**

🅰️ **Minute 1, 4, 7:** RDL → Bicep Curl → Shoulder Press (+ 10 Shrugs)

🅱️ **Minute 2, 5, 8:** Bent Over Row → Tricep Kickback (+ 10 Calf Raises)

🅲️ **Minute 3, 6, 9:** Hip Bridge Chest Press → Lat Pullover (+ 6 Crunches)

**What this hits:**

This routine uses compound movements to maximize efficiency. You’re hitting multiple muscle groups at once to spike your heart rate while building functional strength and muscle tone through metabolic stress.

⚠️ **Friendly reminder:** Don’t skip the warm-up and cool-down!

IG:Stephanie.sea

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5/9 Edited to

... Read moreHaving gone through a period where I couldn't perform traditional workouts myself due to a procedure, I found that a structured EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout like this can be a game-changer in maintaining fitness and momentum. The beauty of this 9-minute full body compound EMOM is in its design: it efficiently hits multiple muscle groups, combining strength training with cardiovascular effort, which helps boost metabolism even in short sessions. The sequence of exercises – from Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs) to bent over rows and hip bridges – ensures a balanced engagement of legs, back, chest, arms, and core, making it versatile and time-efficient. I especially appreciate the "plus" exercises at the end of each minute, like shrugs, calf raises, and crunches, which add focused muscle activation and keep the heart rate elevated. The recommended 6-8 reps per move also balance resistance and endurance effectively. Pairing the workout with motivating music, such as Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird," or any favorite track with clear build and drop phases, really helps maintain rhythm and intensity. This strategy keeps me mentally engaged throughout. Most importantly, I've learned not to skip the warm-up and cooldown phases, which play crucial roles in injury prevention and recovery, especially when performing compound movements in a fast-paced EMOM structure. If you're recovering or simply short on time, this routine provides a practical way to stay connected to your fitness goals without overexerting yourself. Plus, the structure makes it easy to modify intensity by adjusting reps or rest periods according to your current fitness level and recovery status. In my experience, committing to daily variations like Full Body Fridays, core-specific killers, and arm toning during recovery helps maintain consistency and keeps the motivation alive while your body heals. Give this EMOM workout a try, and adapt it with your favorite music to make fitness during recovery enjoyable and effective!