{"id":421,"date":"2026-02-18T20:58:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/?p=421"},"modified":"2026-02-18T20:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:58:43","slug":"abs-on-fire-arms-pumped-my-full-body-blast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/abs-on-fire-arms-pumped-my-full-body-blast\/","title":{"rendered":"Abs on Fire, Arms Pumped: My Full-Body Blast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today\u2019s workout was exceptional\u2014a full-body grind with a sharp focus on abs and arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"425\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/abs-on-fire-arms-pumped-my-full-body-blast\/20260218_2053473241479115227698661\/\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2053473241479115227698661.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2053473241479115227698661.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I started with a <strong>500m treadmill run<\/strong> to warm up, then dove straight into strength and endurance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dumbbell Bench Presses:<\/strong> 3 sets of 12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Devil\u2019s Press:<\/strong> 2 sets of 25 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Burpees:<\/strong> 30 reps (sweat guaranteed!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Squats:<\/strong> 3 sets of 10 with 12.5kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mountain Climbers:<\/strong> 2 sets of 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crunches:<\/strong> 2 sets of 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leg Raises:<\/strong> 2 sets of 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Push-Ups:<\/strong> 4 sets of 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bicep Curls:<\/strong> 3 sets of 10 with 12.5kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dumbbell Flys:<\/strong> 3 sets of 10 with 12.5kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heel Touches + Leg Raises:<\/strong> 2 sets of 25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"426\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/abs-on-fire-arms-pumped-my-full-body-blast\/20260218_2051404216816605961694471\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2051404216816605961694471.jpg?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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class=\"wp-image-426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2051404216816605961694471.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2051404216816605961694471.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2051404216816605961694471.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2051404216816605961694471.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2051404216816605961694471.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2051404216816605961694471.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end, my <strong>abs were crying<\/strong>, arms were pumped, veins visible, and my V-line is shaping up beautifully. Breaking a sweat is an understatement\u2014I finished this entire routine in under <strong>40 minutes<\/strong>, which makes me proud of the pace and intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"427\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/abs-on-fire-arms-pumped-my-full-body-blast\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20260218_2054464214612562639494541\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2054464214612562639494541.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This session reminded me that <strong>dedication and commitment are the true keys to transformation<\/strong>. Start small, build up, and the results will amaze you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"428\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/abs-on-fire-arms-pumped-my-full-body-blast\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20260218_2052362404715208435136652\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/debruyn-walters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260218_2052362404715208435136652.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8220;Your body can stand almost anything. 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