Total Body Moves with Abs
This Thought of the Week is all about working your total body! I've been bringing you through some of my favorite bodyweight strength building moves throughout Jan. We've hit your abs, butt, arms and now we're leveling it up with some of my favorite total body moves!
WHY: One way to increase challenge is to move multiple body parts at the same time. These full body, compound movements challenge your coordination, stability and strength by forcing you to stabilize your core with more distractions.
Keeping core stability as you add more movement layers ensures you are safely executing compound movements and progressions without loading up your superficial muscles. Enjoy the challenge this week and listen to your body as you experiment with these total body progressions. Scale back if you start to feel your neck, hip flexors or low backs!
Examples of Total Body Progressions:
Side Lying Glute Work
All moves focus on side butt but become more full body from a to c
a. Side Lying Flat on Ribcage
b. Side Lying Propped on Forearm
c. Side Kneeling Propped on Hand
Roll Up Abdominal Work
All moves focus on spinal articulation using abdominals and become more full body from a to c
a. Roll Up Legs Bent/Straight
b. Assisted Teaser Holding Legs in Table Top
c. Teaser Roll Ups Legs Bent/Straight
Plank
All moves focus on spinal stability using abs and become more full body from a to c
a. Plank on Knees
b. Plank + Push Ups
c. Single Leg Plank with Push Ups
Want more? Try in a mini-workout with me on my Instagram page!
