Today, I have a cool video with Shawna K that will show you the correct technique for exercise transitions when doing barbell complexes.<\/p>\n
But first\u2026<\/p>\n
Skipping rest breaks.<\/p>\n
Folks often skip rest breaks because they feel they don\u2019t need it.<\/p>\n
This may sound strange, but timed rest between the intervals is just as important as the interval itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n Why?<\/p>\n It allows your body to slightly recover, so you can bring 110% intensity to the next sprint interval. You have to go all in.<\/p>\n There is one main reason why folks skip rest breaks. And it\u2019s not because they are too cool for school.<\/p>\n The thing is, they\u2019re not actually<\/em><\/strong> sprinting. Meaning not enough intensity.<\/p>\n So how do you really sprint?<\/strong><\/p>\n Go ALL-IN. A sprint is 9\/10 effort level. Every muscle is firing and adrenaline is pumping through your body. Imagine a grizzly bear is chasing you. Now sprint! You need to run for your life.<\/p>\n If you bring the right intensity, you should feel your lungs and muscles burning towards the end of the interval, and need to take a break.<\/p>\n Boom. That\u2019s how you know you\u2019re in business. When it\u2019s all over, the afterburn effect will kick in and you continue burning calories for hours.<\/p>\n Listen, missing this rest break does not make you a hero. In fact, skipping the rest lowers the intensity and turns the whole \u201cinterval\u201d workout into steady state cardio session, which is the one thing we\u2019re trying to avoid.<\/p>\n Stop. Walk. Stand. Whatever you do, you must<\/strong> lower the intensity between the intervals.<\/p>\n The same goes when doing Accelerator workouts. Most of the barbell complexes have at least 90 seconds rest \u2013 for a reason. As you get stronger, you need to increase the load to continue making progress and seeing results.<\/p>\n It\u2019s essential you use correct technique when doing Accelerators, so you can train efficiently at high intensity without getting injured.<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s time for a treat.<\/p>\nEarn Your Rest Breaks<\/h1>\n