Knee pain is no joke! It can vary from a mild discomfort to debilitating pain or even require surgery. It’s an unsightly roadblock getting in the way of all kinds of things we do in our daily lives. Mild severity pain can be a major detour, keeping you from doing squats, as most squat variations …
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Squats for Knee Pain
Knee problems are common when it comes to squats. And it’s no fun to have knee pain. But, that doesn’t have to keep you from working out or doing lower body exercises because you have options. Today lets go over the top three options. 1. Chair Squat 2. Goblet Squat 3. Wall Squat/Wall Sit Don’t …
5 Bodyweight Squat Variations to do at Home
Do you ever get bored with just regular squat? Wish you had some variations to make things different? Say no more! These are five bodyweight only squat variations that you can do at home! Pistol Squat Extend hands out in front Lift one foot off the ground Slowly lower yourself Return to standing Repeat Sissy …
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Stability Ball: 5 Fun and Simple Exercises At Home
There is so much that you can do with a stability ball! If you use your imagination the possibilities are almost limitless. Today lets take a look at just five easy exercise that you can do at home with nothing but simple ball. Its time to have fun! 1. Stability Ball Crunches Lay with your …
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5 Bodyweight Back Exercises
Basic Push-up Placing your hands under your shoulders, come up on your hands and toes driving through your heels. Lower yourself down. Return to start, ripping the floor with your fingers. Scapular Push-up Start in the push-up/plank position. Lower your shoulders ONLY. Return to start. Reverse Snow Angels Lie prone on the floor Bring your …
Triceps Exercises With Dumbbells
Skull Crushers Lie on a bench or a mat, extending dumbbells overhead Bend elbows down, being careful not to touch your head Extend arms back to star Repeat Triceps Kickbacks Stand with knees soft and dumbbells at hips Extend dumbbells out behind you (Note: be sure not to scrunch your shoulders) Return to start Repeat …
Bodyweight Core Exercises
Hello all! Today I’ve got a few core exercise for you! These exercise require no equipment and can be done in the comfort of your own home. So lets get into it! Sprinter-Ups Lay on your back, hands spread overhead Reach one elbow to the opposite knee Repeat on other side Repeat the sequence! Bicycle …
3 Upper-Body Exercises
Who has time for the gym? In today’s post, I’m going to share with you three upper body exercises that you can easily do at home. 1. The Chest Fly How to do it: Lie on the floor, a bench, or a balance ball. Hold dumbbells out to the side arms bent. Bring the dumbbells …
Lower Body Balance Ball Exercises
Hello everyone! Coach Jo here! Today I would like to share with you a few lower body exercises that you can do at home with nothing but a balance ball. These exercises are mainly good for balance, while also building a mild amount of strength as an added aside. Though strength is not a focus …