{"id":58975,"date":"2025-03-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/25-min-pyramid-full-body-workout\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T10:47:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T08:47:43","slug":"25-min-pyramid-full-body-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-pyramid-full-body-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 25-min pyramid full-body workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ pyramid full-body workout \/ 25 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Incline chest press machine, barbell, kettlebell &amp; gym mat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Think about pyramids<\/strong>. These ancient marvels have stood the test of time, enduring centuries of weather, war, and the elements. <strong>Their strength and stability are a testament to the power of solid foundations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll never be as strong as a pyramid, but this<strong> pyramid full-body workout <\/strong>will help you build solid foundations. It features <strong>4 exercises<\/strong>, with <strong>3 of them forming the core of this workout<\/strong>. You\u2019ll complete <strong>9 rounds<\/strong>, each with a <strong>predefined number of reps: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 20, 15, 10, and 5<\/strong>. After each round, you&#8217;ll perform <strong>50 reps of the 4th exercise<\/strong>. Feel free to take as many breaks as needed. In total, this workout will take just <strong>25 minutes to complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incline chest press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barbell hip thrust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kettlebell swings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kettlebell ab twist<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready? Let&#8217;s build this pyramid!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evofitness_switzerland\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"105046\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/evo-ch-blog_en.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram - EVO Fitness Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-105046\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First 3 exercises \u2013 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 20, 15, 10 and 5 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the end of each round, 50 reps of the 4th exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rest when needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Incline chest press machine, barbell, kettlebell &amp; gym mat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; INCLINE CHEST PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lean back and press your feet actively onto the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a symmetrical grip that lets your forearms stand almost parallel to the floor in the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your core and press forward and up with as much as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your back stays in contact with the cushion behind you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; BARBELL HIP THRUST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a loaded barbell next to and parallel to a bench.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slide your legs under the barbell. Sit on the floor with your back against the side of a bench. The barbell should be over your hips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grasp the barbell at each side. This is your starting position.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, approximately shoulder-width apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping your torso rigid, exhale as you raise the barbell by extending your hips until they are fully extended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold for a count of two and squeeze your glutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inhale as you lower the barbell by flexing your hips. Do not allow the barbell to touch the floor. Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; KETTLEBELL SWINGS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold the kettlebell with both hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hinge the hips to initiate the swing movement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidly drive hip extension to swing the kettlebell upwards.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control your swing descent with a hip hinge by swinging the kettlebell between your legs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; KETTLEBELL AB TWIST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find a soft ground, preferably a mat and grab a kettlebell or dumbbell with an adequate weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place your glutes on the floor and lift your feet in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now grab the kettlebell as indicated in the video below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly start twisting the kettlebell until you can feel a slight stretch on the opposite core side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold for a brief second and turn to the other side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strong like a pyramid after this pyramid full-body workout. 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