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The Firm: Strength

Guide Rating -

Pros	• Intense strength training for the entire body • Innovative moves keep things interesting • Great variety of exercises

Cons	• Aerobic sections are too low in intensity • Not enough rest between sets

The Bottom Line - This is a tough strength training routine that targets all muscle groups in a short period of time.

Product Description

•	Part of the Firm's Cross-Training Series focuses on muscle building and toning
•	This intense workout targets all of the muscles of the body
•	Aerobic sections provide a welcome rest between strength training exercises

Guide Review

The Firm: Strength This video (previously titled 'Strong Body') is actually part of a 2-video cross training series: Firm Strength and Firm Cardio (a.k.a. 'Strong Heart'). Firm Strength is an intense workout using various weighted dumbbells, a barbell and a step (or box) for a full body routine. Exercises include classics such as lunges, dips, squats and some killer pushups. Strength training moves are alternated with brief aerobic sections done on the step, although the intensity is low and may not get your heart rate as high as you want it. The cueing is a little off, so don't be surprised if you find yourself rewinding a few times to see what's going on. Overall, a solid and intense strength training workout.

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Paige Waehner
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