I have another great at-home workout to share today. Here is how it works: Do 16 reps of each exercise, than repeat all exercises again doing 12 reps, then 8, 4, 2, done! The descriptions of each exercise are listed below.
Squats: Stand with feet parallel, hip-width apart. Slowly start to lower your bottom, bending at the knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor. All your weight should be in your heels and press through the heels to return to a standing position.
Glute Bridge: Lie on back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Your hands should be at your sides, palms down. Raise hips until your body forms a straight line, shoulders should remain on the floor. Hold for 2 seconds before lowering back to the ground.
Hand-release push-ups: In a push up position, lower body until all your weight is on the floor, raise your hands off the floor for a second, place hands back on the floor and push all of your body weight back into a push up position.
Lunge with Hold: Stand with feet together. Take a step forward with your left foot, and lower yourself straight down so your left knee tracks right over the top of your left foot, both knees should be at a 90 degree angle. Hold for 3 full counts before returning to the starting position. Alternate legs.
Plank with Reach: Begin in an elbow plank with your feet slightly wider than your hips to create more stability. Reach your right arm straight out. Return arm back to elbow plank. Switch and reach left arm straight out. Return back to starting position. Alternate arms.
Butterfly Sit-ups: Sitting on the floor, place the soles of your feet together, knees open to the side, like you are doing the butterfly stretch. Lie back on the floor with hands stretched above you head. Use your core to sit up, reach forward and touch your feet with your hands. That is one rep.
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