Start seated with dumbbells in your hands, bend the elbows at 90 degrees, engage your core & push the dumbbells up meeting at the top, then slowly lower back to starting position.
Beginner: 5-7lb dumbbells
Intermediate: 10-15lb dumbbells
Advanced: 20-35+lb dumbbells
*Modification: You can also use a shoulder press machine or a fixed barbell
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CABLE KICKBACK (3x15) PER SIDE
Lean your chest forward, engage your core, and kick your leg backwards with the resistance of the cable. Make sure you are not arching your back, move slow & controlled & drive the weight through your glute on the kick and the return motion
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 10-20lbs
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BANDED GLUTE BRIDGE ABDUCTION (2x25)
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
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 10-20lb
Intermediate: 25-50lb
Advanced: 65-135+lb
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