Combination move works quads, glutes and more
Spring brings a sense of energy and newness to many things, including your fitness.
Right now, combination moves can be your best plan. Either you need to be working double-time to fit in that new bikini, or simply to save time and give you more freedom for fun outdoors.
Today’s exercise is a one-leg squat with overhead pulses. You will need a set of light to medium hand weights.
You will be working your quads, glutes and core with the squat and your shoulders and upper back with the pulses. Balance will be a huge focal point in this exercise as well.
Begin this exercise by gripping your hand weights in both hands. Standing tall and strong, proceed to shift your weight to your left foot, and bending in your right knee, draw your leg upward and in close.
Tightening in your core while shifting your weight will help with your balance. Once you feel steady, continue into your move by extending your weighted hands up in the air a little higher than shoulder level.
Now, bend in your stabilizing leg and sit into a squatting motion. Go to your deepest position and hold the squat. Then add your pulsing overhead presses. These presses can be small up-anddown movements, but keep the position of the exercise.
Give yourself roughly 20 overhead pulses, then stand up from your squatted position, placing both feet on the ground. Taking a small break, shift your weight to the opposite leg, and continue the same movement for your second set.
Continue this exercise on both sides for at least three sets each. If you find your balance is compromised, you can lower your lifted leg to slightly touch your toe to the ground, still keeping most of your weight on the other leg.
This exercise is great to add into any of your regular fitness routines.