There are a few different machines in the gym for this- you can do them seated like me, or lying! If seated, place your ankles on top of the padded bar. Engage your core, and use your hamstrings to press down on the bar & think about curling it down underneath you. Use the resistance of the weight on the way back to starting position too.
Weight Reccomendations:
Beginner: 14-40lbs
Intermediate: 45-80lbs
Advanced: 85-100lbs
*Modification: you can do these lying with medicine ball or band!
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BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT (4x10)
Start standing with one foot on the bench behind you, lower into a lunge, let the weights come down close to your shin/ankle & slowly stand back up. Lean your chest slightly forward throughout the movement & make sure you're not arching your back!
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: Bodyweight on...
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BANDED GLUTE BRIDGE ABDUCTION (4x12)
Lie on your back with a band around your thighs and knees bent. Lift into a glute bridge, then press your knees out against the band and bring them back in while keeping hips lifted.
Equipment: Resistance band
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RAINBOW EXTENSION KICK (3x10)
Starting on all fours, kick one leg back and draw a large semi-circle arch in the air with your foot, tapping the floor on both the far left and far right.
Zero equipment
