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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BIRD DOG LATERAL SHIFT (3x10)
From an all-fours position with one arm and the opposite leg extended, slowly move that arm and leg out to the side (away from your center) while keeping your back flat.
Zero equipment
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BANDED GLUTE LIFTS (4x12)
Place a band around your thighs and lie on your back with knees bent. Lift your hips up by squeezing your glutes, then lower down slowly while keeping tension on the band.
Equipment: Resistance band
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HANGING SUMO SQUAT (4x12)
Start with a heavy dumbbell or KB in hand, wide stance, and toes pointed slightly diagonal. Move through a squat as you lower the weight down to the floor, squeeze your glutes as you stand back up to starting position! Focus on engaging your core & keeping your face/chest up throughout the moveme...
