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 only - 7 lbs
Intermediate: 10-25lbs
Advanced: 30-65+ lbs
*Modification: do these without weight or just regular lunges on the floor.
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HIP THRUST (4x12)
Use a barbell. Support upper back on a bench/ thrust machine, press through your heels to drive your glutes up to a tabletop position, then slowly return back down.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
Intermediate: 15-35lb plates on each side of the barbell
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WEIGHTED FIRE HYDRANTS (4x12) PER SIDE
Start on all fours with a dumbbell placed behind your knee. Keep your hips squared to the floor as you lift the weight up & to the side. Do all on one side, then switch.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: Do these bodyweight or with a band
Intermediate: 8-12lbs
Advanced: 20-35+ lbs*Modificatio...
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