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10 minute workout: Pistol Pyramid

Mach 10 Workout: Pistol, Push Up, Leg Raise Pyramid

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September 17, 2014
Updated May 16, 2016
Category: Fitness

The Pyramid set scheme is a classic endurance workout that incorporate lots of reps into a short amount of time. Better yet, it requires a little bit of math, requiring you to use your brain as you get more and more exhausted. You will be starting with low reps for each drill (1 Pistol Squat, 2 Push Ups, and 3 Leg Raises), then double the reps until you get to the top of the pyramid (in this case, 3 Pistol Squats, 8 Push Ups, and 12 Leg Raises). But you can’t stay at the top of the pyramid! You have to come back down! You’ll be required to descend the pyramid, cutting reps in half until you get back to the 1, 2, 3 set. Good luck!

Quick Workout Instructions

Perform the necessary reps, double the amount with each round until the highest rep set (3, 8, 12) before descending back down to the starting rep set (1, 2, 3). No rest until all reps/rounds are complete.

A1: Pistol Squat – 1 to 3 each side Pyramid

A2: Push Up – 3 to 8 Pyramid

A3: Leg Raise – 3 to 12 Pyramid

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