Strength in Numbers (2): Sweetheart Strength Total Gym Workout

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Strength in Numbers (2): Sweetheart Strength Total Gym Workout

Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES

They say couples who train together, stay together and what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by getting stronger side by side?

The Sweetheart Strength Total Gym Workout is all about building strength, muscular endurance, and connection with your favorite workout partner. Whether it’s your significant other or a fitness friend, this workout is designed to challenge and energize you both while having fun in the process!

What is the Sweetheart Strength Total Gym Workout?
This dynamic partner workout combines strength, endurance, and core stability by performing exercises on and off of the Total Gym. With synchronized movements, adaptable resistance, and interactive exercises, you and your partner will challenge each other, all while staying focused on your individual fitness goals too! It’s a great way to challenge your body and strengthen your bond.

Why Partner Training Boosts Performance
Working out with a partner isn’t just motivating… it can actually enhance your performance and help you push past plateaus. Here’s how:

  • Increased Accountability: When someone is counting on you, you’re more likely to show up and give it your all.
  • Enhanced Effort & Intensity: A partner naturally pushes you to go harder, lift heavier, and move with more purpose.
  • Improved Form & Safety: Your workout partner can provide real-time feedback, spotting, and support for better execution.
  • Built-In Motivation: Encouragement, high-fives, and a little friendly competition keep the energy high and the reps strong.
  • More Fun & Variety: Dynamic partner exercises bring fresh excitement to your routine, making workouts feel less like a chore and more like an experience.

If you enjoy partner-based workouts, be sure to check out the Strength in Numbers (1): Galentine’s Glow Flow Partner Workout!  It’s a Pilates-inspired strength workout designed for you and your workout buddy to move together with your Total Gym.

Grab your sweetheart to put your strength and teamwork to the test!

Sweetheart Strength Circuit

This circuit keeps both partners engaged with strength, endurance, and core-focused moves by alternating on and off the Total Gym. Stay motivated, challenge each other, and make every rep count!

Workout Format:

  • Time: 20 minutes (approximately)
  • Structure: Partner Circuit
    1. The workout consists of 11 strength exercises (5 on the Total Gym, 5 on the floor, and a core finisher performed together)
    2. Set the timer for 20 minutes.
      • Warm-up: Perform your own dynamic warm-up movements together (3-5 minutes)
      • Circuits: Time each exercise for 45 seconds, allowing 15 seconds to rest and transition
      • Complete 2-3 full rounds of the circuit so that each sweetheart performs both parts. (A & B parts count as a full round)
      • Cool-down: Perform your own set of stretches together (3-5 minutes)
  • Directions:
    1. Parter A will start on the Total Gym, while Partner B will start with a complementary strength exercise on the floor.
    2. Once all exercises in the circuit are complete, Partner B will switch to the TG, while Partner A switches to the floor to perform the whole circuit again.
    3. After both partners performed both parts, take a quick break, then repeat another round!
  • Key: Abbreviated Terms

            TG = Total Gym

            GB = Glide Board

            R|L = Right | Left Sides

Set Up: High Level, Squat Stand Attached

WARM-UP TOGETHER: (2-3 min)

Perform your own dynamic warm-up filled with movements that heat up and prepare your muscles to move!

STRENGTH CIRCUIT:

Partner A: (on TG)

* SQUAT STAND | HIGH LEVEL *

  1. Squat Variations
  • CONNECT CABLES & LOWER LEVEL*
  1. Chest Flies
  2. Double Crunch
  3. Rows (seated or kneeling)
  4. Bicep Curls (seated or kneeling)

Partner B: (on floor)

  1. Wall Sit
  2. Push-ups (wall or floor)
  3. Seated Twist (option to add resistance)
  4. Sky Divers
  5. Crab Dips or Squat Stand Dips

Sweetheart Challenge: Sticky Feet Drill

  • Share the GB for this one!
  • Harder: Place foot higher on the GB, Moderate: Place foot lower)
  • Perform 1 minute on each leg
  • Timing is everything. Work together, communicate your moves, and get your hear rates pumping!

* SWITCH PARTS & REPEAT *

(Partner B is now on the TG, Partner A is on the floor)

COOL-DOWN: (2-3 min)

Perform your own stretches to cool-down together.

Be sure to check out the video to see a demonstration of the Sweetheart Partner exercises!

Turn Up the Heat
Nothing says “quality time” like sweating it out together! Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or just looking to spice up your training, this Sweetheart Strength Workout brings the perfect blend of strength, connection, and fun.

So grab your sweetheart, turn up the energy, and break a sweat together!

Happy Hearts Day!

XO

Maria

@GROOVYSWEAT  

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