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Forward Lunge, Squats, Lunge with Reverse Leg Kicks, Side Crunch, Plank Variation
  • Core
  • Arms
  • Legs
  • Abs
  • Gluteus
  • Hips
Level:Intermediate
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Forward Lunge, Squats, Lunge with Reverse Leg Kicks, Side Crunch, Plank Variation
  • Core
  • Arms
  • Legs
  • Abs
  • Gluteus
  • Hips
Level:Intermediate
Trainer:
Equipment:No Equipment

1.Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart. Step forward with the right leg into the lunge position, and lower the left knee almost to the floor. Keep your back straight and do not touch knee. Stand upright getting back to starting position and repeat with opposite leg. 2.Keep your knees straight, and your toes in slighllty (7 degree angle) out position. Bending your knees and hips simultaneously begin to squat down as you are sitting on a chair. While lower, travel your knees towards your toes and your hips - backward in order to keet the center of gravity over your feet. 3.Rest your left leg behind, get into a squat position. Squeeze your gluteus as you press yourself back to start, keeping the weight in your right leg. Make a side kick with the right leg before getting back to the starting position. 4.Stand in a wide stance with your toes pointed out. Bend your knees and make a squat. While straighten your knees to stand up, lift your right knee and lover your right elbow so they meet, doing a side crunch. 5.Start in a high plank position. With your feet stucked to the wall. Kick your right leg in the direction of your left hand. Repeat the same action with opposite arm and leg.

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