Friday, May 22, 2015

The Big Bang Theory Workout

This routine utilizes 5lb (or your current weight) dumbbells and your own body weight for the remainder of the exercises.

For each item, complete three sets of ten reps, or until you spot the next item on the list in the episode, whichever comes first:


Arms:
Sheldon knocks on Penny's door (e.g. Knock knock knock, Penny, repeat...):
Complete sets of arm circles with five pound dumbbells

Someone references a video game:
Chest press with five or ten pound dumbbells

Sheldon tells someone to get out of his spot or Sheldon sits in his spot:
Shoulder raises with five pounds

You see Penny sporting loungewear:
Narrow push-ups

The Guys eat at the Cheesecake Factory:
Wide push-ups

Someone mentions Star Trek or Star Wars:
Standard push-ups


Legs:
Sheldon wears his flash costume or green lantern tee shirt:
Plie squats

Sheldon says "I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested" or otherwise mentions mental health issues:
Squat jumps

Someone makes fun of the fact that Howard doesn't have his PhD:
Inner Thigh Press (this website calls it "Inner Thigh Attitude Pulse," on page 5 of 9)

Raj talks about India:
Side lunges

Raj's sister Priya shows up or someone mentions that she dated Leonard:
Standard lunges

Amy kisses Sheldon:
Side leg lifts (these are also known as Crescent Kicks from 4 of 9 on the same page as above)

Bernadette imitates Howard's mother:
Bridge for 1 min each rep


Abs:
Sheldon mentions trains:
Plank for 1 min each rep

Sheldon mentions some reference to Leonard or Penny possessing lower IQ:
Reverse crunch

Howard makes an inappropriate, uncomfortable or lewd comment:
Bicycle crunches

Howard mentions living with his mother:
Roll ups

Bernadette whines:
Toe reaches


Full body:
Penny, Amy or Sheldon sing Soft Kitty:
Criss cross jumping jacks (there is a good demo of this exercise here)

Someone mentions Steven Hawking or Howard impersonates Hawking:
Burpees (here is a demo of this exercise)

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