How to Train According to Your Body Type
Great, you are starting or are on a weight-training program, but would like to see it cater more to your body type. The chart below shows you how to modify any weight-training program. Even, though you cannot change the proportions that you were born with using natural methods, you can train in a way that will create more balance.
Refer to last week's blog "How to Start a Successful Weight Training Program" for more details on starting a weight training program.
Refer to last week's blog "How to Start a Successful Weight Training Program" for more details on starting a weight training program.
Hour Glass | Reps | Beginner Sets | Intermediate Sets | Advance Sets |
Upper Body | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Lower Body | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Abdominals | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Objective: Since this body type is balanced the goal is to maintain the balance while toning down.
Pear | Reps | Beginner Sets | Intermediate Sets | Advance Sets |
Upper Body | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Lower Body | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Abdominals | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Objective: The objective is to make the upper body appear thicker while making the lower body appear leaner.
Box | Reps | Beginner Sets | Intermediate Sets | Advance Sets |
Upper Body | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Lower Body | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Abdominals | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Objective: To create a more leaner appearance in the upper body while adding bulk to the lower body to create more balance.
Slim | Reps | Beginner Sets | Intermediate Sets | Advance Sets |
Upper Body | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Lower Body | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Abdominals | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3-4 |
Objective: To create thicker muscles so that the body appears more shapely and stronger looking.
You Are A:
Beginner: Work out 0-2 days of the week
Intermediate: Work out 3-5 days of the week
Advance: Work out 5-6 days of the week
Before starting this or any other diet plans it is recommended you consult with a medical doctor.
Next Week:
How to Add Cardio Drills to Your Weight Training Program to Maximize Results (Part 3)
This article was published by Ivelisse Olmo she is a certified Personal Trainer with AFPA; she has also practiced Hatha Yoga for 12 years and Kundalini for 3 years and is certified in Reiki Healing. She looks forward to sharing her personal fitness techniques to help others with their own fitness goals.
