Build Domestic Strength

When it comes to building a better body, there are no trade sanctions. To celebrate the egalitarianism of the weights room, this lunchtime session from strength and conditioning coach Leo Savage of Third Space (thirdspace.london) brings together the finest foreign muscle-builders. Do three rounds of this circuit with a 20-second break between exercises for a full-body overhaul. See what we can do when we all work together?

1/ BULGARIAN SPLIT- SQUAT 10 REPS, 20SEC REST

Start in a split stance position with your weakest leg behind you ( A).). Go down by bending the rear leg, driving through the front leg ( B). Slump on the Sofia later…

2/ FRENCH PRESS 10 REPS, 20SEC REST

Lie on a bench, with an EZ bar above your head ( A). Flex your elbows, moving the weight behind your head ( B). Extend your arms. Feel the burn. No surrender, now.

3/ ARNOLD PRESS 10 REPS, 20SEC REST

Sit with a dumbbell in each hand, below your chin ( A). Push the weights above your head, rotating hands so palms end facing out ( B). ). Cue Austrian Oak-like arms.

4/ SWISS BALL KNEE TUCK 30SEC ON, 20SEC REST

From a bridge, put your feet on a Swiss ball ( A). Engage your torso then tuck your heels into your glutes ( B). Extend back to the bridge. Staying neutral doesn’t help.

5/ LAT( VIAN) PULL-DOWN 15 REPS, 20SEC REST

Sit with arms extended above your head ( A). As you pull down, pull your elbows in behind your body. When the bar hits your chest ( B), slowly extend your arms.

6/ ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 10 REPS, 20SEC REST

Stand with a barbell in front of you. With a straight spine, push your hips back as you lean forward ( A), then drive them forward ( B). ). Now it’s time to Bucharest.