15 Minute Circuit Workout

If anyone has complained to you that bodybuilders' workouts aren't intense enough to sweat (what?!), show them Craig Capurso's circuit workout.

Author: Hobart Swan

IFBB professional Craig Capurso is absolutely sure that his training should not turn into an endless marathon. Of course, you can spend hours loitering around the hall every day, but, friends, there are many other exciting activities in life! At the end of that miserable quarter of an hour, you will need the help of a couple of people - or even a stretcher - to get to the locker room.

Capurso combines five exercises, starting with push-ups, followed by a crease in the hang (raising the legs to the bar), burpees, pistol squats, and lifting and pressing the barbell. We'll give you a guideline for reps, but the idea is to add one rep after completing each round.

The highlight of Capurso's workout is that you can count points to help track your progress. For example, 10 push-ups gives you 10 points, and when you do a 60kg barbell lift and bench press, you get 60 points for each rep, so 2 reps gives you 120 points. At the end of the workout, add up your points. This is your result.

You should complete as many sets as possible in 15 minutes, so you only need to start and then finish. Rest when necessary. Some exercises will be harder than others, so take a breath and then keep earning credits!