Lift to Burn

The following detailed how-to description videos work in tandem with the Lift to Burn program from the July/August 2011 issue of Muscle & Fitness Hers

WORKOUT 1 - CHEST, TRICEPS

Power Pushup

Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press Throw

WORKOUT 2 - LEGS

Jump Squat

Romanian Deadlift

WORKOUT 3 - SHOULDERS, ABS

Smith Machine Shoulder Press Throw

Ab Superset: Hip Thrust with Crossover Crunch

WORKOUT 4 - BACK, BICEPS

Dumbbell Power Row

Smith Machine Curl Throw

Follow Ava in this documentary on her diet, training and preparation leading into the her return to the sport's biggest stages at NPC Eastern USA in New York City followed by the NPC Nationals in Hollywood, FL. At the Nationals, Ava earned her IFBB Pro status by dominating the Figure C class of 35 women. For more information about Ava, visit ava.gasparinutrition.com

Episode 1 –Who Is Ava Cowan

Episode 2 –Preparing for NPC Figure

Episode 3 –My Training Philosophy

Episode 4 –Upper Body Assault

Episode 5 –Final Detail, Abs and Cardio

Episode 6 –Ava Takes New York