1. Start in a squatting position with knees bent and pushed out to the sides, big toe mounds pressing firmly to the ground, and back straight. Hold your weights down at your sides.
2. Come up out of squat, keeping your back straight. Curl and bring elbows in line with your shoulders in a 90 degree position, preparing for a pressing. 3. Raise arms up and over your head, reaching your full extension. 4. Squat back down, maintaining correct form, and repeat. For this arms and booty exercise, I suggest using 5-20 lb dumbbells, and repeating exercise for 3 sets of 10-20 reps.
0 Comments
Whether haulin' ass in my truck down a country road, or feeling the rush of the dirt beneath my feet surrounded by trees on a long run, backroads hold a special place in my heart. With their twists and turns, ever-changing ruts and obtrusive rocks, and the elements of nature which surround them, backroads take you on a journey full of surprise and freedom. Embarking on on a new project gives me this same rush, and I only hope for my clients to feel the excitement of their new journey. Together, we can accomplish set goals and enjoy every twist, turn, and surprise their journey has to offer.
1. Start by bending from your hips keeping a straight back. Hold your weights with straight arms directly in front of your thighs, and keep your shoulders rolled back.
2. Keeping your straight back, begin to bring hands with straight arms directly behind you as if spreading your wings. 3. Extend your arms completely and focus on pinching the back of your shoulders together, engaging your entire back. 4. Bring your arms down with control, maintaining rolled back shoulders. End in your start position and repeat. Use 5-15 lb weights depending on your comfortability and strength. Repeat for 3-5 sets of 10-15 reps. The reason why I initially got into yoga was because I needed some way to stretch and avoid injuries from running, without actually stretching. Through my journey in doing yoga, I have absolutely fallen in love with the practice. It has not only opened my shoulders, hips, and hammies, but also my mind. Yoga allows the body and mind to work together, become strong, and flow freely.
1. Begin in a squat position, with your knees bent, thighs as parallel to the ground as possible, and back straight, keeping your arms straight at your sides.
2. Power through your legs and jump as high off of the ground as possible. Land as softly as possible, back into your original squat position. Repeat for 3 sets of 10-20 reps. Photo Credits: Natalie Rich
You will definitely feel this move on the outer glutes and lower back. These will give you that nice tone and indentation on the sides of your glutes!
Photo Credits: Natalie Rich The extended hand-to-big-toe pose challenges your balance and flexibility. It is a great hip opener and helps you to find your center of gravity. I have found this pose to be extremely helpful in loosening up my hips, hamstrings, and calves from my running.
To come out of the pose, bend the right knee, and slowly lower the right leg to the ground, finding mountain pose. Repeat on the other side.
Photo Credits: Natalie Rich
|
WELCOME!In my humble opinion, sweat and a smile are the sexiest things a person can wear. Follow me on Instagram! @fitcountrygalArchives
July 2015
Categories
All
|