Whoa…it’s not Wednesday, but I’ve still got a workout comin’ atcha.
This week’s workout is another pyramid workout (check out my other one here), but this time in reverse. That means you’ll start by completing ONE REP of each exercise and slowly increase the reps with each round until you get up to TWENTY each!
When I do workouts like these, I like to write the names of the exercises on a whiteboard that I keep in front of my workout area to remind me of what to do next. (Of course, you can just write them on a piece of paper instead.)
Exercise 1: Jumping jack + half-burpee (full body)
- Do a jumping jack, then place hands on the ground and jump feet back into a plank position
Exercise 2: Walk-out plank (core)
- From standing, place hands on the ground and walk them forward until you are in a plank position.
- Make sure your back stays straight as you walk out into the plank.
Exercise 3: Sumo-switch squat jumps (legs)
- Jump into a wide squat, then jump feet back together
- Jump right leg back into a lunge position, then jump feet back together. Do the same on the left.
Exercise 4: Low plank glute lifts (shoulders, core, glutes)
- From low plank position (weight on forearms), lift right leg using your glute and pulse upward three times. Repeat on left.
Exercise 5: Chair pose pulses (glutes)
- With hands clasped above your head and feet together, lower yourself into a squat position and pulse three times.
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sharon martin says
December 14, 2015 at 9:42 amI loved watching these, although I feel quite ashamed you are so fit!! Both my sons wear the tights for their running, I haven’t heard of this brand before so will definitely be showing them x
Heather Johnson says
December 14, 2015 at 9:08 amThese exercises look great! I love exercises that I can do at home. My daughter would probably join in with me as well.
Robin Masshole mommy says
December 14, 2015 at 8:54 amThosse squat jumps are HARD! We do those in my kickboxing class and man they hurt. Which is a good thing I suppose, because that means they are working.