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 only - 7 lbs
Intermediate: 10-25lbs
Advanced: 30-65+ lbs
*Modification: do these without weight or just regular lunges on the floor.
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HEEL-ELEVATED GOBLET SQUAT (3x12)
Stand with your heels elevated on a plate or wedge, feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell vertically at your chest. Lower into a deep squat, keeping your knees tracking over your toes, then drive through your feet and squeeze your glutes as you stand back up to starting position! Keep you...
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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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PLANK (2x60 SEC)
Start in a plank with hands under shoulders. Hold for 60 seconds.
