Build a Combo Class (40 Mins)

This is a requested remix of a workout I posted years ago on the blog. I called it Dumbbell Progression Workout, but it was really the original “Build a Combo” (what I’ve come to call this structure). I tweaked the format and some of the exercises so it’s not an exact replica of the original workout. The result is this 40-minute Build a Combo class that’s great for all levels. No crazy movements, we’ll just focus on foundational movements, stringing them together to form exercise sequences.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Set of medium weights – I’m using 8-lb weights but should have gone heavier for the last two combos.

In this class, we start with a guided warm up, focusing on mobility. We then move onto our build-a-combo-strength work. In each of the four sequences, you’ll gradually build a combination of movements, adding on every 30 seconds. You do that three times before moving on to the next sequence. So that’s 6 minutes of continuous work.

Here’s a general breakdown of each combo:

(30 sec) Movement A
(30 sec) Movement A + B
(30 sec) Movement A + B + C
(30 sec) Movement B + C + D (this changes slightly each combo)

… then start from the top with Movement A.

Between combos, you get about a minute to recover, but pause the video and take more time if needed. Always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed.

We finish class with a guided cool down and stretch.