Stand with dumbbells in hands, your back foot should only be touching the floor for stabilization, hinge your hips back as you glide the weights down to mid-shin height, squeeze your glutes and hamstrings as you stand back up. Make sure to keep a neutral spine.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lb dumbbells
Intermediate: 12-25lb dumbbells
Advanced: 30-50+lb dumbbells
*Modification: you can go no weights and just guide your hands in the same motion
*You should always seek clearance from a licensed healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program.
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12 CHEST PRESS
Lay back on the bench or floor (you can lift legs like I am, or have them bent on the floor.) Lower the dumbbells toward your chest with control, engage your chest to press them back up above your head!
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-25lbs
Advanced: 30-60+ lbs*Modi...
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12 TRICEP EXTENSIONS
Stand tall and hold one dumbbell with both hands and press it overhead until arms are fully extended. Keeping your elbows close to your ears, slowly bend at the elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head. Press the weight back up to the starting position, engaging your triceps throughout.
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10 BIRD DOGS (PER SIDE)
Start on all fours on your mat or on a bench. Extend your opposite arm and leg long, pause, then return with control.
*You should always seek clearance from a licensed healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program.
