Engage your core, hinge at the hips as you lower the dumbbells, keeping your spine neutral . then drive your hips forward and use your hamstrings to power back to standing position.
Weight Recommendations
Beginner: 5-10lb
Intermediate: 15-30lb
Advanced: 35-45lb
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BENCH STEP UPS (4x10) PER SIDE
Hold a dumbbell on one side, step one foot on the box or bench and press through your heel to step up, slowly step back down and repeat - you can do all on one side or switch back and forth between legs.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: Bodyweight-7 lbs
Intermediate: 10-25lbs
Advanced: 30-65+ ... -
BULGARIAN SPILT SQUATS (4x10) PER SIDE
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 on...
