The Impact Workout from Men's Health

Build an MVP Body

This workout helped Drew Brees get in Super Bowl-worthy shape, and now you can try his muscle-building, performance-boosting plan
By Todd Durkin, C.S.C.S. menshealth

Train Like a Champion

When I started training Drew Brees in 2004, I put him through a workout unlike any he'd done before. I used new exercises and equipment that made him stronger and leaner and improved his athleticism. Now I'm going to share that better-body blueprint with you. Use this routine to unlock your potential, speed up fat loss, and pack on muscle like a pro.

DIRECTIONS

This program consists of four circuits of three exercises each. For each circuit, do 1 set of each exercise in succession, resting 20 to 30 seconds between sets. Then rest for 1 to 2 minutes. That's one round. Do a total of three rounds, and then move to the next circuit. After you've completed all four circuits, burn even more calories by doing sprint intervals. You can do them outside or on a treadmill. They're simple: Sprint for 30 seconds, and then walk for 30 seconds. That's 1 set. Do 3 sets in week 1, then 4 sets in week 2, and then 5 sets in weeks 3 and 4.

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NOTE: To do part of this workout, you'll need a 1" or 1¾" Superband (an oversized rubber band), and a pair of kettlebells. You can find Superbands at performbetter.com ($14 to $21). If you don't have access to kettlebells, you can use dumbbells instead.

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