Today’s full-body, calorie-burning workout:
Exercise 1: Plank Punch (Perform to failure or max 20 punches each side)
Exercise 2: Plié Squats (Perform to Failure or max 50 reps)
Exercise 3: Scissors (Perform to failure or max 50 reps)
Exercise 4: Mason Twists (Perform to failure or max 25 reps each side)
Exercise 5: Tuck Jumps (Perform to failure or max 40 reps)
A detailed description and accompanying photo is provided for each exercise below.
Exercise 1: Plank Punch (Perform to failure or max 20 punches each side)
How to do it: Lie on your stomach. Place your palms flat on the floor slightly wider than shoulder width. Push up off the ground so your arms are fully extended and you’re on your toes. Keep your back flat and engage your core. While in plank position, lift your right arm so that all your weight is resting on your left arm. Make a fist with your right hand and punch your first out in front of you. Lower your right arm back to the starting position. Repeat with your left arm. Alternate right and left punches.
Exercise 2: Plié Squats (Perform to Failure or max 50 reps)
How to do it: Stand straight with you feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Toes pointed out. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Squeeze your glutes as you push yourself back up to the starting position. Repeat.
Exercise 3: Scissors (Perform to failure or max 50 reps)
How to do it: Lie flat on your back with your arms tucked slightly under your hips with palms facing down. Lift both legs off the ground so they are 6 to 8 inches off the ground. Slowly lift your right leg up until it is at a 45-degree angle while keeping your left leg a few inches off the floor. Switch legs: Slowly lift your left leg up until it is at a 45-degree angle and lower your right leg until it is a few inches off the floor. Continue to alternate legs.
Exercise 4: Mason Twists (Perform to failure or max 25 reps each side)
How to do it: Sit on the floor. Bend your knees so that your feet are planted on the floor in front of you. Bend your elbows and clasp your hands together in front of you. Lean back slightly so you’re your core engages. Lift your feet slightly off the floor. Rotate first to the right and try to touch your clasped hands to the floor near your hip. Rotate to the left and try and touch your clasped hands to the floor near your hip. Repeat. As you rotate from side to side, try and keep your core engaged and your feet stable.
Exercise 5: Tuck Jumps (Perform to failure or max 30 reps)
How to do it: Stand with your feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent. Bend your knees as you come to a squat position. From the squatting position explode up and tuck your knees to your chest. While in mid air, grab your knees with your hands. Release your knees and extend your legs as you come back down. Allow the knees to bend upon landing. Repeat Note: Do not lock your knees on landing.
I hope you enjoy today’s workout. Please share your feedback with me by commenting below.
