May 13th, 2023 3:04 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
Mountain climbers are a full-body exercise that targets your core, legs, and shoulders. They are performed in a plank position with alternating knee-to-chest movements. Stretch: Knee to Chest, Hip Oblique, Hamstring Supine Warm-up: How to select the proper weight: Bodyweight exercises don’t require weights. Proper form: How to reduce the […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 3:00 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
Running jacks are a bodyweight exercise that combines the movements of jumping jacks and running in place. It is a high-intensity exercise that targets multiple muscle groups and can help to improve cardiovascular endurance. Stretch: Before performing running jacks, it is recommended to stretch your lower body, including your quadriceps, […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 2:56 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
High knees is a cardiovascular exercise that works on the lower body and helps to improve coordination, balance, and endurance. Stretch: Quad stretch, hamstring stretch Warmup: How to select the proper weight: High knees is a bodyweight exercise that does not require any weights. Proper form: How to reduce the […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 2:53 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
The reverse leg lift is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes and hamstrings. It involves lifting one leg off the ground while keeping the other leg stationary. Stretch: Warm-up: How to select the proper weight: This exercise does not require any additional weight. Proper form: How to reduce the […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 2:51 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
The body weight twist & lunge is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups in the lower body, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, as well as the core muscles. This exercise involves performing a lunge while twisting the torso, adding an element of rotational movement to the […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 2:48 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
Calf raise is a simple exercise that targets the calf muscles. It involves standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and lifting your heels off the ground while keeping your toes on the ground. Stretch: Standing Hurdle stretch can be done prior to this exercise. Warmup: A simple warm-up can be […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 2:47 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
The bodyweight lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. Stretch: Standing hamstring stretch, standing quadriceps stretch Warmup: How to select the proper weight: This exercise is done with body weight only, so no additional weight selection is needed. Proper form: How to reduce the […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 2:44 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
The squat is a compound exercise that works the muscles of the lower body, including the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves. Stretch: Standing Hurdle Warmup: How to select the proper weight: Start with bodyweight squats, then gradually add weight with a barbell or dumbbells. Proper form: How to reduce the […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 2:38 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
The bridge exercise is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes and hamstrings while also engaging the core muscles. Stretch: Hamstring Supine Warm-up: How to select the proper weight: This exercise is done without weights. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: How to increase difficulty: Reps: Remember to take […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 2:36 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
Wall sit is a bodyweight exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and calves. It involves holding a seated position with your back against a wall. Stretch: Warm-up: How to select the proper weight: This exercise is bodyweight only, so there is no need to select a weight. Proper form: How […] Read more »