WOLVERINE’S SIX-PACK CIRCUIT CARD GAME This ab workout of Hugh's only requires a deck of cards -

Scott Acorn
Oct 5, 2016
2 min read

Bored of your six-pack workout? Don’t worry, here's an ab-building workout with a difference; it’s a game. And a pretty good one at that. Play with a partner or by yourself. Either way, you just need a deck of cards and a hell of a lot of determination to finish.

The principle of the session is simple, each suit gets a designated movement and the number on the card is the number of reps you will perform (face cards are 11, aces are 12 and the Joker is 1 min rest). You shuffle the pack then pick cards from the top. Next, you work your way through the whole deck until all cards are complete.

Why? Because solitaire is for your grandma!

THE EXERCISES STEP-BY-STEP

Push-up

Sets: 15 / Reps: 1-12 / Rest: 0

Set up with your weight supported on your toes and hands beneath your shoulders, body straight. Take care to keep your core locked so a straight line forms between your head, glutes and heels. Lower your body until your chest is an inch from the ground then explosively drive up by fully extending your arms.

Bodyweight squat

Sets: 15 / Reps: 1-12 / Rest: 0

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Start the movement by bending your knees and sitting back with your hips. Go down as far as you can and quickly reverse the motion back to the starting position. Keep your head up and back straight throughout the move.

Sit-up

Sets: 15 / Reps: 1-12 / Rest: 0

Lie down on the floor with your knees bent and, if possible, hook your feet under something that will prevent them from moving. Place your hands behind your head and tense your core as you lift your torso up so your upper body forms a V shape with your thighs. Lower under control back to the start position. (bonus points if Motorhead is playing!)

Burpee

Sets: 15 / Reps: 1-12 / Rest: 0

From a standing position squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor and place your palms on the floor. From there kick your feet back as far as you can while keeping your arms extended. As soon as your feet land jump them back in towards your hands, then jump up into the air. Land and immediately squat down to go into the next rep.