There’s no doubt that your body needs time to rest and recover.
That’s why we’re here with a five-minute couch potato workout that’llget your body moving.
You heard that right!
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And trust usyou’ll also have fun.
“This is an EMOM workout!
At the top of every minute, you’ll start the next exercise,” Jenson explains.
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Are you ready for this couch potato workout?
Then set your timer, and let’s get going!
Squat Thrusters
To begin, Jenson suggests tackling a minute’s worth of squat thrusters.
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check that your toes are pointing slightly outward, and grab a set of dumbbells or two water bottles.
It’s just important that each item weighs the same.
Sit back into a squat, and hold the weights up by your shoulders.
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Then, push up to stand while squeezing your glutes.
At the same time, lift the weights above your head until your arms are straight.
Use control as you bring the weights back down to your chest.
Put one leg to the side as you move into a lunge.
Your chest will come forward as you do this, allowing you to push back with your butt.
Next, press into your foot and push off to return to a standing position.
Now, do the same with the opposite leg, and continue to alternate.
Just like the other exercises, do as many reps as you might in one minute.
Instead, bring your knees up against your chest.
Feel free to add a jump at the top.
Once you’re done, reverse the movement by bringing yourself down into a squat.
From there, move into a sitting position and let your body roll back, then lie back down.
One rep includes both moving up and coming back down, which you should do for one full minute.
Stand by a couch, bench, or something that will be supportive.
Place your palms on the edge of the steady surface while your fingers point forward.
Once you’re in position, lower down by bending your elbows.
Note that both hands should actually come up from the couch or bench.
