20 Minute Weight Training

Although typical workout sessions can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, there are times when this sort of time commitment won’t be possible even for the most dedicated athlete. It is therefore important to have a backup workout routine, such as a plan for a 20 minute weight training session.

The disadvantage to a short exercise session is that you will have to push yourself harder and work with fewer rests in order to get the most out of the workout. However, the shorter session means less concern about muscle failure, making it easier to push the limits of an individual’s physical potential with the timeframe.

During a short workout, athletes should be prepared to find several ways to combine and layer exercises. One method involves the use of supersets and trisets, which call for selecting 2 or 3 exercises utilizing different muscle groups with little to no rest in between. A sample triset would begin with a calf exercise, followed by a shoulder exercise and then a bicep exercise. This gives each muscle group time to rest while the other groups are being worked on.

Compound movements, which work on multiple muscle groups simultaneously, should also be used heavily during a shorter workout. Deadlifts and squats are not only excellent compound movements, but also form the foundation of many of the best weight training regimens. Also remember to include the all-important warm-up and cool-down periods that should be a part of every workout, short or long.

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