Power Pop: Lower Body

Continuing with this weeks’ power pop workouts, here is a lower body routine mixing light resistance and power jumps for a toning and cardio boost in one.

Warm up for 5 minutes prior to working out.
Perform each exercise 12-15 times.
Repeat the circuit 1-2 times.
Cool down and stretch for 10 minutes after exercising.

Squats: Start with your feet shoulder distance apart, head and chest high. Point your feet out slightly and sit back with the weight in your heels. Focus on sitting back, rather than dipping down. Come back up and extend onto your toes. (not pictured)

Leg Extension: Starting in the tabletop position on your hands and knees, place the band around the bottom of one foot and hold the tops in each hand. Bring your knee in to your chest and extend your leg straight behind you.

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Single leg press: Lie on your back, with the band wrapped around one foot. Bring knee to the chest and press one leg straight out.

Straight leg press: Perform the same as the single, leg press. But, keep your leg straight through the entire exercise. (Not Pictured)

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Lunge to arabesque: Start in the lunge position, dip down and stand back up, extending your leg behind you. Return back down and lunge into the opposite leg.

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Plie Squats: In a wide squat stance with your toes facing outward, squat down and come up on your toes. (not pictured)

Rest 1-2 minutes and repeat circuit 1-2 times. When finished, cool down and stretch for 10 minutes!

*disclaimer: this workout is not suitable for every individual. This workout is not without risk and may result in injury which pumps and push-ups will not be liable for. Always consult your physician before embarking on any new fitness routine.

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