Grab the barbell with an overhand grip, as you lower, hinge your hips keeping a neutral spine, engage your core & pull the bar back up to standing position.
Beginner: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
Intermediate: 10-20lb plates on each side of the barbell
Advanced: 25-35+lb plates on each side of the barbell
*Modification: use dumbbells instead
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BARBELL REVERSE LUNGES (4x10)
Start by engaging your core, with the barbell on your upper back, slowly step back into a reverse lunge, making sure not to slam your knee on the floor, press through the heel of your front foot to stand back to starting position. You can do all on one leg first, or do them alternating.
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CHEST PRESS (4x10)
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: 5-10lb dumbbells
Intermediate: 12-20lb dumbbells
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LATERAL RAISES (4x10)
Raise your arms up and to the side until you reach about shoulder height, keeping the slighted bend in your elbows & core engaged the whole time
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-25lbs
Advanced: 30-65+ lbs
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