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Form is important in this one! It's a great change-up in the traditional Jump Squat! Start with your feet wider than shoulder width apart and toes pointing out! Squat as low as you can (stick butt out and don't let knees go over toes) and the jump from low position into the air and then land with toes out still and in a low position. Land low and go fast!
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Multi-move exercise that'll really get those legs and butt in shape! Start in a standing position with feet a little wider than shoulder width apart. Take one leg and cross the back of the other leg and place toes on the floor (keep back heel up), lunge and then in one fluid motion bring that same leg up with a straight side kick (keeping toes pointed straight out). Repeat on the other side. No heavy weights to hurt your back or neck. This move requires just small weights and some speed! With knees slightly bent and feet shoulder width apart, bend over so back is completely straight (keep your back straight!). Look out about 5 feet in front of you, that'll keep your neck aligned. With weights or soup cans in your hands, pull elbows straight back while squeezing your shoulder blades together in the back. It's a fast movement with small weights. Go fast! You don't need heavy weights to do an Overhead Press, just add speed to get the same results! Grab some small weights or soup cans. One in each hand with feet shoulder width apart. Start with the arms up in bent position at 90 degrees. In a quick motion, push your arms up as fast as you can and down again. Repeat and go fast! This can be difficult for some, especially if you have bad knees. Be safe and use a chair for support if needed. When pushing yourself up into standing position, push thru your heal on the floor and try to keep your knee somewhat over your ankle. Start in a standing position with feet about shoulder width apart. Advanced - put hands behind head or grab weights and have arms to the side. Without bending over, go down to one knee, then the other knee. To come up, place the foot of the first leg you brought down back on the floor and push yourself up until both feet are on the floor. Repeat by starting with the leg that came up last... You'll always rotate... Last leg up is the first leg down... This will help you rotate those feet... It's a challenging move if you try and go fast and jump from foot to foot! Do the best you can! Grab a bench, step or something else. Anything that you can touch with your feet that is about 1 foot of the ground. Start with one foot on the object and the other on the floor. Jump from one foot up so your toes tap the top of the object and then jump to the other side and repeat! Go as fast as you can while jumping! It's a classic move that works your core! Laying on your back, with your hands under your hips to support your back. Lift legs up off the ground (the closer to the ground the harder it is) and kick you feet like you are kicking as you are swimming! One of my favorite plank moves! You totally forget you are in plank position... BONUS! In a high plank position, start with one foot going to the side as close to the arm as you can get it while still putting your heal down. Yep, your heal goes down flat on the floor! While the foot is flat on the floor, with the other leg, drive the knee thru the middle of the foot with heal down and the arm. Then, step back and repeat with the other side. Alternate sides and remember to keep your shoulders right above your wrists for good high plank form. It's 3 move in one! Form is extremely important in this exercise. Make sure to keep proper form during all 3 lunges. This is not a quick exercise, take it slow to ensure proper form. Watch the video several times to ensure you know where feet, knees and arm placements are! 3 Different moves! Grab something with weight in both hands that you can easy hold on too. One side at a time! Do all reps on one side and then switch to the other leg. This means that the front, side and back lunge is all done with the same foot. If you start with your right leg, this means that the right foot steps into the front lunge, then steps out into the side lunge and then steps back into the back lunge. The left foot doesn't move the entire time. Then, after all your reps on that side, switch to the left leg and the right foot doesn't move... Forward lunge (keep knee over ankle, not passed your toes) with a twist over the leg in front. Be in the front lunge position before twisting. Keep your body upright. Side lunge with arm going down to the side foot. If your right foot is stepping out into the lunge, then the left leg stays straight and the left arm has the weight and goes across the body to the right foot, then back up into standing position. Back lunge with arms going overhead. Step back into a lunge and then bring your arms up overhead. Bring the arms down again before going into standing position. Repeat starting with the front lunge again. Be sure to watch the video for more information. Heart-pumping and core targeting! You'll love this one! Start in a standing position with feet together and arms at sides. While keeping your legs straight kick out with one straight in front of you and jump to the other side and alternate. Use your arms for momentum! To really target those abs, keep your abs tight! Really think about it as you go... You'll end up working them better! Oh and... Go fast! |
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February 2022
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