Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Workout Wednesday: Resistance Bands


Good Morning Everyone :)
Today was a beautiful morning, so the dogs and I took a jog down by the pond.




Sunrise was gorgeous and we did about 2.5 miles.  Then it was home for breakfast and some resistance training


Shiloh would've preferred if I played some ball with her, but I want to share with you a couple of resistance band exercises that will work your whole body

Bicep Curl with a Squat


The band is under your feet, the wider your feet the tougher it will be.  So if you're just starting out bring your feet in closer together, veterans spread them out.  As you squat, do a bicep curl.  Keep your elbows out in front of you to make it tougher = BEACH MUSCLES
2 sets of 12-15 reps

Deltoid Lift with a Glute Lift


To ensure you have good form make sure your elbow lines up with your wrist and there is a slight bend in your elbow.  Draw in your abs and lift your arm and your opposite leg at the same time.  
This will work on your balance, tighten your booty = BEAUTIFUL SHOULDERS AND BUTT

Do 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps

Tricep Extension with a Squat


Keep your elbow out in front of your face, but keep it tight to your head.
While doing the tricep extension take your opposite leg back into a squat.  Focus all of your weight on your front heel. 
 This will help to target the glutes and hamstrings = BEAUTIFUL BUTT and ARMS

Do 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps

Bowler's Lunge with a Shoulder Press


Take your leg back like your going to roll a bowling ball.
Keep all of your weight in the front heel (again glutes and hamstrings)
As you squat down raise up your arm and do a shoulder press.
WHOLE BODY
Every muscle group you can name

Do 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps

Just doing these four resistance band exercises will help to improve your all over muscle tone, AND the more muscle you put in your body the MORE calories you will burn doing your cardio!


Happy Wednesday Everyone:

What is your favorite resistance band exercise?


"Always have a vivid imagination, for you never know when you might need it." - J.K Rowling

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