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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DEFICIT REVERSE LUNGE (4x10) PER SIDE
Start standing up with barbell in hand and on a slightly elevated surface (1-2" max, I am using a plate!) Engage your core for balance as you slowly step back into a reverse lunge, and press through the heel of your front foot as you stand back up. Do all on one side or alternating.
*Modificatio...
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HEAVY HANGING SUMO SQUAT (4x12)
Start with a heavy dumbbell or KB in hand, wide stance, and toes pointed slightly diagonal. Move through a squat as you lower the weight down to the floor, squeeze your glutes as you stand back up to starting position! Focus on engaging your core & keeping your face/chest up throughout the moveme...
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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: 5-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-20lbs
Advanced: 25-40+ lbs*Modification: You can als...
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