Lyzabeth Lopez

CURTSY LUNGE

(a) With a dumbbell in each hand, stand with your feet hip-width apart before taking a big step back with your right leg to cross it behind your left.

(b) Bend your knees until your left thigh is parallel to the floor, but make sure to keep your upper body erect. Reverse to the start position, then repeat on your left leg.

SQUAT AND PRESS

(a) With a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level and your feet hip-width apart, sit back into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

(b) Push down through your heels to return to standing, straightening your arms above your head as you go. Return to the start, then go again. You’ve got this.

SWISS BALL HIP THRUST

(a) With a dumbbell in each hand resting on top of your hips, lean your upper back against a Swiss ball.

(b) Tighten your abs and glutes, then raise your hips up into a tabletop position, hold for a count of two then lower for two. Easy does it.

DUMBBELL DEAD LIFT

(a) Hold your dumbbells with an overhand grip, arms extended to the floor in front of your thighs, feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.

(b) Then, without bending your knees more or rounding your back, hinge at the hips to lower your hands and upper body towards the floor. Pause, then return to the start position.