Start by engaging your core, with the barbell on your upper back, slowly step back into a reverse lunge, making sure not to slam your knee on the floor, press through the heel of your front foot to stand back to starting position. You can do all on one leg first, or do them alternating.
Beginner: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
Intermediate: 10-25lb plates on each side of the barbell
Advanced: 30-55lb plates on each side of the barbell
*Modification: use no weight on the bar, or do these with dumbbells
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HIP THRUSTS (4x12)
Use a dumbbell. Support upper back on a bench/ thrust machine, press through your heels to drive your glutes up to a tabletop position, then slowly return back down.
Weight Recommendations
Beginner: 5-10lb
Intermediate: 15-30lb
Advanced: 35-45lb*Modification: do glute bridges on the floor w...
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DUMBBELL RDL (4x12)
Engage your core, hinge at the hips as you lower the dumbbells, keeping your spine neutral . then drive your hips forward and use your hamstrings to power back to standing position.
Weight Recommendations
Beginner: 5-10lb
Intermediate: 15-30lb
Advanced: 35-45lb -
LATERAL LUNGES (4x10)
Hold a dumbbell with both hands. Step one leg out to the side, bending that knee while keeping the other leg straight, and sit back into the lunge. Keep your chest lifted and core engaged as you lower, then push off the bent leg to return to standing. Alternate sides
Weight Recommendations
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