Lay back on the bench or floor (you can lift legs like I am, or have them bent on the floor.) Lower the dumbbells toward your chest with control, engage your chest to press them back up above your head!
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-30lbs
Advanced: 35-65+ lbs
*Modification: you can use a barbell or machine!
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SHOULDER PRESS (4X12)
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.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-30lbs
Advanced: 35-65+ lbs*Modification: You can also ...
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SINGLE LEG RDL (4X12)
Stand with dumbbells in hands, your back foot should only be touching the floor for stabilization, hinge your hips back as you glide the weights down to mid-shin height, squeeze your glutes and hamstrings as you stand back up. Make sure to keep a neutral spine.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner:...
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LEG PRESS (4x12)
Find a weight that challenges you, but allows you to keep proper form. Engage your core, slowly drop into a squat, keeping your core engaged & push through your heels. Make sure not to fully lock out your legs.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 10-15lb plates on both sides
Intermediate: 20-45lb...
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