by Cori Lefkowith | Jul 3, 2014 | Blog, Bodyweight, Core, Exercises
Crunches, planks and sit ups are usually our go to core exercises.
And all of them are core moves done on the ground.
BUT some of the best core moves can actually be done hanging from a pull up bar.
Want to blast those lower abs and work your back and lower body at the same time?
Then you need to try these 10 Hanging Core Exercises!
Most of these moves are more advanced and will require you to engage your lats (which is great if you are working on pull ups!) Beginners will want to start with moves one, two or even six before mixing it up!
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by Cori Lefkowith | Jul 1, 2014 | Blog, Bodyweight, Exercises
When we think of pushing exercises we often turn to the push up or the bench press. But dips and even overhead presses are also great PUSH exercises.
However, unlike the bench press or push up, which are HORIZONTAL push exercises, they are VERTICAL PUSH EXERCISES.
When you want to work your chest, triceps and shoulders from a different angle and strength your push up, add in dips to your workout routine!
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by Cori Lefkowith | Apr 17, 2014 | Blog, Bodyweight, Exercises
Today I wanted to do a little Throwback Thursday post and I also wanted to share a great in-home cardio exercise – THE BURPEE!
Burpees are a super tough bodyweight cardio exercise. They are not for everyone so make sure to modify as needed.
HOWEVER, if burpees are right for you, they can be a great at-home cardio exercise because they require very little space and really get your heart rate up and the sweat flowing.
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by Cori Lefkowith | Apr 8, 2014 | Blog, Bodyweight, Exercises
The inverted row is a great functional bodyweight exercise to strengthen your back and core. It is also a great move to help progress you to a full pull up or even increase your pull up strength.
The inverted row is an essential exercise for anyone with a desk job as it can help correct poor posture and alleviate and prevent common injuries, aches and pains caused by sitting hunched over a computer screen all day.
No matter your fitness level, you need to do the inverted row if you want a strong, sexy back and less neck and shoulder pain!
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by Cori Lefkowith | Feb 25, 2014 | Blog, Bodyweight, Workouts
Isometric workouts are great for recovery and to prevent (or even rehab) injuries. They are also great to improve your balance, coordination and mind-body connection.
Runner’s need to do them. Cyclist need to do them. Lifters, people with a desk job, athletes and older adults ALL NEED TO DO THEM.
And the best part is, Isometric Workouts don’t require any warm up. Shoot…Isometric exercises can even be a great warm up for a strength workout!
Below is a quick 20-minute Full-Body Isometric Workout.
The workout below will help activate your glutes, strengthen your core, improve your posture, reduce your neck, shoulder, low back and hip pain and strengthen your upper body.
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by Cori Lefkowith | Feb 18, 2014 | Blog, Bodyweight, Exercises
Bodyweight exercises need to be included in every workout routine. And while we all know this, we often only include bodyweight moves like the single leg squat, push up and pull up.
But there are a ton of other bodyweight exercises that we need to include in our routines.
Below are some more “untraditional” exercises that need to be included in your workout program.
10 Bodyweight Exercises You Need To Do:
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