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The Burpee is a full-body move that builds strength and endurance by combining a squat, plank, and jump in one fluid motion. Start standing tall, then squat down and place your hands on the floor. Jump your feet back into a plank position, keeping your body straight. Jump your feet forward toward your hands, then explode upward into a jump. Land softly and immediately lower back into the next rep. PRO TIPS:  Land softly when jumping your feet back in to reduce knee and ankle

Full-body functional exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and core, while also engaging the upper back, chest, and arms. HOW TO PERFORM:    Hold a dumbbell vertically (by the ends) close to your chest. Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, core braced and shoulders relaxed. Elbows should be slightly bent and pointing down. Slowly circle the dumbbell around your head, moving it behind and around your head in a controlled motion. After one rotation reverse the dir

Engages the core, shoulders, and hamstrings while promoting flexibility and stability through a dynamic plank-to-downward dog movement....

Targets the upper back, rear deltoids, and rhomboids, promoting shoulder stability and posture. HOW TO PERFORM:    Stand with feet...

Targets:  Quads, glutes, hamstrings and biceps HOW TO PERFORM:    Standing on something soft, place both hands behind your head and...

Targets:  Quads, glutes, hamstrings and biceps HOW TO PERFORM:    With dumbbells in hand, stand tall with your feet hip distance apart....

Strengthens the core, shoulders, and stabilizing muscles by alternating shoulder taps while maintaining a plank position. HOW TO PERFORM:...

Targets the upper back, lats, and biceps by pulling the dumbbells in a rowing motion while hinged at the hips. HOW TO PERFORM:    Stand...

A plyometric movement that targets the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves while improving explosiveness and balance. HOW TO PERFORM:...

The Sumo targets the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and inner thighs by performing a wide-stance squat with a dumbbell. HOW TO PERFORM:   ...