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ARED Strength Circuit Timer

A four-movement strength rotation: thrusters, cable bent-over rows, bench press, and stiff-leg deadlifts, each worked for 40 seconds with 20 seconds of rest before the next. Four rounds takes the circuit to 15:40, ending on the final set of deadlifts. The original ran on ARED, the device that simulates barbell loads with vacuum cylinders aboard the ISS.

Down here a single barbell covers every station, and dumbbells work just as well if you’d rather not change plates mid-round. Pick a load you can keep moving for the full 40 seconds — the short rests punish anything close to a max. As the weights go up, open the preset in the editor and add a warmup or an extra round to match.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the ARED Strength Circuit?
15:40 — four rounds through the four movements, each work interval followed by a brief rest, with no rest after the final deadlift.
What equipment do I need?
A barbell handles all four movements, and a pair of dumbbells substitutes for every station. For the cable bent-over row, a resistance band anchored low or a plain barbell row works fine.
How heavy should I go?
Light enough that the bar keeps moving for the whole 40 seconds. With only 20 seconds between movements this is a conditioning circuit with weights, not a max-strength session — leave a few reps in reserve on round one.