BARBELL HIP THRUSTERS

by | Sep 15, 2023 | Exercise of the Month

Here is a demonstration of a hip thruster which can be done with a barbell or a dumbbell. Lie on your back with shoulder blades supported on a bench or pad. Keep spine in neutral. Lift the hips into a hip bridge position and then drop the hips slowly. Try for 12-15...

SINGLE LEG RDL (ROMANIAN DEADLIFT)

by | May 3, 2023 | Exercise of the Month

Here is a demonstration of one of my favorite exercises. It’s a single leg RDL or Romanian Deadlift. Incorporating balance work is very important especially as we age. It becomes more of an issue. I love to either start or finish my leg workout with it. The...

BARBELL ROW TO A DEADLIFT

by | Jan 22, 2023 | Exercise of the Month

Here is a demonstration of a row to a deadlift. It works the glutes, hamstrings, back and core muscles. It’s one of my favorite exercises because it’s multi-functional.  To perform this exercise first engage the core, inhale as you lower the bar down to...

DEADLIFTS

by | Sep 23, 2022 | Exercise of the Month

DEADLIFTS Here is one of my absolute favorite exercises because it’s fun and functional! Deadlifts can be performed with a barbell, DB’s or a kettlebell. It’s a great exercise for targeting the glutes, hamstrings and lower back muscles. Form is key...

BICEP CURL TO A SHOULDER PRESS

by | Aug 15, 2022 | Exercise of the Month

Short on time? Here’s a great compound exercise that works the biceps and shoulders all in one.  For this exercise you can use an EZ curl bar, dumbbells or a body bar. When starting, keep elbows close to your sides. Keep abs tight, knees slightly bent. Inhale to...

WOODCHOP LUNGE

by | May 7, 2022 | Exercise of the Month

Here is a demonstration of a wood-chop lunge using the ropes attached to a cable station. Start by setting up in a lunge position. Grab hold of the ropes and pull down and across your body as you lunge. Perform 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions and then switch sides. The...