That’s where we come in with the 10 best morning exercises for all-day energy.

As far as the “right” morning exercise is concerned, we recommendstrength training.

This means doing weight training exercises along with some bodyweight movements sprinkled in.

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Strength training takes priority because it engages more muscle groups and boosts your metabolism more than cardio.

Just check that you do it at the end after your exercises are finished.

So without delay, let’s get into the 10 best morning exercises for all-day energy.

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Complete 12 to 15 reps.

Pull the handle out, then extend your legs.

Straighten your arms, and get a solid stretch in your shoulder blades before doing the next rep.

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Perform 10 to 12 reps.

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Resist on the way back up, maintaining tension in your lats.

Let your shoulder blades come up at the top of the motion so you get a nice stretch.

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Hold a dumbbell in both hands, and rest them on your thighs.

Keep your feet on the floor.

Then, press the weights above your body as you extend both arms.

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As you lower the weights, bring your shoulders back and down toward the bench.

You’ll feel a nice stretch at the bottom of the motion before pressing the dumbbells back up.

Squeeze your pecs and triceps at the top of the press.

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Lower the dumbbells back down using control before performing another rep.

Perform 10 reps.

Dumbbell Split Squats

This exercise starts with you holding a set of dumbbells.

Assume a staggered stance, placing one foot in front of you and one foot behind you.

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Keep your chest tall as you slowly lower down.

Perform 12 reps for each leg.

Position the weight above you.

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Then, straighten your arms out with a slight elbow bend.

Keeping your core tight, pull the weight behind you until you get a good lat stretch.

Once you’ve reached a good range of motion, pull the weight back toward your eyes to finish.

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Once you’ve reached the bottom, drive yourself back up.

Flex your triceps and your chest at the top before performing another rep. With a tight core, raise your feet back toward your torso, flexing your abs hard.

Then, slowly lower your legs to the floor while keeping tension in your core.

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Perform 10 to 15 reps.

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