Staying fit and trim requires time and commitment, but it’s time well spent.
A solid dose of the right exercises is so beneficial to your overall health and wellness.
Get ready to add much goodness to your body, starting now!
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In this instance, you will use the ground.
Typically, closed-chain exercises are quite efficient, since they activate several muscle groups at once.
To set up for this bodyweight exercise, assume all fours with your hands just outside shoulder-width.
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Lengthen both legs so that they’re aligned with your back.
Descend toward the floor so that both elbows form 90-degree angles.
Activate your core, and press yourself back up to the top.
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Lunges
Another efficient closed-chain exercise that activates multiple muscle groups is lunges.
“Specifically, lunges target the large muscles in the legs and buttocks,” Dr. Bohl points out.
If opting for a forward lunge,PureGyminstructs you to position your feet shoulder-width distance apart.
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Take a big step forward with one leg as you lower the back leg and descend into a lunge.
to perform a full plank check that your hands are under your shoulders and your legs are fully extended.
Bend both elbows to lower into a forearm plank,PureGymexplains.
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Maintain a tight core and a neutral spine as you hold the position.
Mountain climbers are a great way to incorporate cardio into your floor workout.
As Dr. Bohl says, you’ll assume a high plank.
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Your hands should be placed the distance of your shoulder span under your shoulders,PureGymexplains.
Dr. Bohl tells us, “These help strengthen and tone the large muscles of the buttocks.”
Keep your neck neutral, your back straight, your core activated, and your arms extended.
Once you reach the top of your motion, squeeze your glute.
Bring your right knee back down to the floor, and repeat on the left side.
