“Having a lean body isn’t a great feeling,” said nobody ever.
to achieve the lean body of your dreams, you must know a thing or two.
One misconception many people have is that toget in shape, you must go to a gym.
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First off, you should includestrength trainingin your workout routine when your end game is to get lean.
Strength training burns more calories than cardio, elevates your metabolism, and helps youbuild lean muscle.
Many of my clients have reached their fitness goals with just those tools.
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Cheer up, and get ready to lean up!
Dumbbell Front Squats
Start your dumbbell front squats by holding a pair of dumbbells at your shoulders.
Next, lower your body with control until you touch the floor.
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Once you rise up, flex your triceps and chest before performing another rep.
Grip the band with both hands, and take a couple of steps back to gain some tension.
Keep your core tight, drive your elbows back, and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
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Then, completely straighten both arms to get a full stretch before performing the next rep.
Using control, lower your body into a split squat; your back knee should almost grace the floor.
Next, push yourself back up to return to standing, flexing your glutes and quads as you rise.
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Lift your hips up and forward, bracing your core.
Lower your leg under control back to starting position before performing another rep.
Perform three to four sets of 10 reps on each leg.
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Assume a pushup position while maintaining a tight core.
Switch back and forth until all reps are completed.
Perform three to four sets of 10 reps on each leg.
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