2016 Shape-UP: T1 Week 1

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2016 Shape-Up ♥ Term 1 ♥  Week 1

 

Three exercises as follows:

Each body weight exercise is done for 1 minute, the circuit is repeated 3 times.
Total exercise time is 9 minutes.

 

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1. Air Squats

 

squat photo2

 

  • Stand with your head facing forward and your chest held up and out. Place your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider.
  • Cross your hands in front of you (like a “genie”) to help keep your balance. Sit back and down like you’re sitting into an imaginary chair.
  • Keep your head facing forward as your upper body bends forward a bit. Rather than allowing your back to round, let your lower back arch slightly as you descend.
  • Lower down so your thighs are as parallel to the floor as possible, with your knees over your ankles. Press your weight back into your heels.
  • Keep your body tight, and push through your heels to bring yourself back to the starting position.
  • Repeat for 10 to 15 repetitions 3 times.For beginners: Start by using a chair and sit into it. Keep the same form as above, press your weight back into your heels and stand up.

 

2. Tricep dips off a step

 

Tricep-Dips off a step

 

  • Position your hands shoulder-width apart on a step.
  • Slide your backside the front of the step with your legs extended out in front of you.
  • Straighten your arms, keeping a little bend in your elbows to keep tension on your triceps and off your elbow joints.
  • Slowly bend your elbows to lower your body toward the floor until your elbows are at about a 90-degree angle. Be sure to keep your back close to the bench.
  • Once you reach the bottom of the movement, press down into the bench to straighten your elbows, returning to the starting position. This completes one rep.
  • Keep your shoulders down as you lower and raise your body. You can bend your legs to modify this exercise.
  • Do 15 to 20 reps rest and continue for the minute.

 

 

3. Plank 

Elbow-Plank

 

 

  • Start on the floor, resting on your forearms and knees.
  • Step your feet back one at a time and come into a plank position. When holding elbow plank, be sure your shoulders are stacked over your elbows and your body is in one straight line.
  • Contract your abdominal muscles to prevent your backside from sticking up or sinking. Your spine should be parallel to the floor, with your abdominal muscles pulling toward the ceiling.
  • Hold 30 seconds or as long as you can, and work your way up to one minute as you get stronger.

 

Enjoy your exercise

 

Anna