Throw this combination move into your next workout to work both your upper and lower body as well as your core. The dumbbell pullover will engage your lats, core and chest. While holding the hip bridge, you will be working your glutes, hamstrings and back. Since this exercise engages so many muscles, this move is […]
November Move of the Month – BOSU Boat Pose with Hammer Curls
This combination move is for anyone who loves a good core and arm workout. By holding boat pose you are working your hip flexors, abdominals, and inner thighs. Your stabilizing muscles will also fire up as you begin lift you chest while you balance on the BOSU and lean back on to your tailbone. Don’t […]
October Move of the Month – Landmine Squat Press
· For new lifters, landmine squats can help teach proper squat form and keep the back staying upright. · For veteran lifters, the exercise is gentler on the joints but allows for an increase in load. · This power exercise primarily builds and strengthens the quads and adds some upper body movement. To perform the landmine squat press, you’ll […]
August Move of the Month: Curtsy Lunge with Frontal Raise
Curtsy Lunge with Frontal Raise Ready to throw in a combo move into your workouts. Try out the curtsy lunge with a two arm frontal raise. The curtsy lunge targets your inner thighs as well as your gluteus medius while the frontal raise fires up your shoulders muscles. This full body exercise will take your […]
Move of the Month – BOSU Plank Black Side Up
Getting tired of holding the same boring plank? Take your plank to the next level with the BOSU. Challenge your body while balancing in a plank and having the black side face you. Place the blue side of the BOSU ball on the floor. Bend down and grip the sides of the black platform. Extend […]
Move of the Month – Step Ups
Find a step, chair, or bench that when you place your foot on it, your knee bends to a 90-degree angle. The weight benches or plyo boxes are often the right height, but a dining room chair can work too for an at-home strength-training session. To start, place your entire right foot onto the bench […]
April Move of the Month – Tricep Dips
The triceps dip exercise is a great body weight exercise that builds arm and shoulder strength. This simple exercise can be done almost anywhere and has many variations to match your fitness level. Use it as part of an upper body strength workout. Find a stable chair, bench, or step. 1) Sit on the edge of […]
March Move of the Month – Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle Crunches You can do regular crunches all day long, but that gets pretty boring for you and your abs. Bicycle crunches are a great way to target the rectus abdominis and the obliques in one easy exercise. Speed is not the name of the game here; go slowly to focus on your form and […]
Move of the Month – Bulgarian Split Squat
The Bulgarian split squat is a terrific way to build single-leg strength and to strengthen and target your legs, glutes, and core. When done correctly, it can also improve hip mobility. The offset load forces the core muscles to work extra hard to keep your body stable. How to do it: Stand with your back […]
Move of the Month – Plank Row
Take your plank to the next level with this full body exercise. The plank row will not only trigger your core and glutes but will also engage your back and arms. Start in a plank position with dumbbells. Keep your wrist locked to protect the joint. With your core tight, stabilizing your torso as you […]