Exercise of The Week: Reverse Lunge Plus Bicep Curl

 

Reverse Lunge with Bicep Curl

Place one foot on a Gliding Disc or plate and the other on the middle of your tube. Slide the disc foot backward into a reverse lunge and back up, at the top of the lunge add in the bicep curl. (This can be performed without the disc or plate by simply stepping back into the lunge).

Primary Muscles Used: Gluteus Maximus and Biceps.

Definition of the Gluteus Maximus: the broad, thick, outermost muscle of the buttocks, involved in the rotation and extension of the hip.

Definition of Biceps: The large muscle at the front of the upper arm that flexes the forearm. Also called biceps brachii. 
 

Exercise of The Week: Flower Picking Lunge with a Row

Flower Picking Lunge with Row: Anchor one foot, hold onto the tube and choke up to create a good bit of tension. Hinge forward at the hips creating a straight line from the top of the head to the back heel. The lunge here is shallow and is weighted in the hip/glutes. Once this move is perfected, add in the row with the upper body. Repeat on the opposite leg.

Primary Muscles Used: Gluteus Maximus and Mid-Lower Trapezius/Rhomboids.

Definition of the Gluteus Maximus: the broad, thick, outermost muscle of the buttocks, involved in the rotation and extension of the hip.

Definition of the Trapezius: a broad, flat muscle on each side of the upper and back part of the neck, shoulders, and back, the action of which raises, or rotates, or draws back the shoulders, and pulls the head backward or to one side.

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Exercise of The Week: The Butt Buster

 The Butt Buster: Start by performing a side lunge focusing on a neutral spine, core engaged and weight in the heel. Change the movement to a reverse lunge, then merge both movements together. Add intensity by bringing in balance and/or power to this exercise.



 Primary Muscles Used: Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius and Quadriceps.

Definition of the Gluteus Maximus: the broad, thick, outermost muscle of the buttocks, involved in the rotation and extension of the hip.

Body Back Coming to Santee in 2011!

Hey Mamas! Do You Want to Get Your "Body Back"?

What is "Body Back"?
It is a results based workout program for moms of any age.Inspired by the Mama Wants Her Body Back video series, it offers high intensity, interval workouts along with before and after fitness assessments, coaching and support so that you will see weight loss, increased strength and energy. Unleash your personal possibilities!

An 8-week session includes:
-Goal setting
-2 High intensity workouts per week
-Online support
-Meal Plan
-Grocery lists
-Recipes
-Mama Wants DVD
-Inspirational component
-Before and after assessments
-Everything you need to make a lifestyle change that will stick!


*With full enrollment, the person with the biggest % change will receive her next session FREE!

I am so excited to offer this program and help moms of all ages get their bodies back!! Santee session dates for 2011 will be announced soon!

MAKE THAT NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION TO GET YOUR BODY BACK & KEEP IT!!

Questions? Email Branda at brandaschrader@strollerstrides.net