Women's Fitness

(Nancy Kaufman) #1

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SPLIT SQUAT
Areas trained:THIGHSGLUTES

BENT-OVER ROW
Areas trained:UPPER BACK BICEPS

STANDINGSHOULDER PRESS
Areas trained:SHOULDERS TRICEPS

Technique
➤With both legs
extended
position one
foot forward
and the other
foot behind.
➤Bend both
kneesto a 90

degree angle
lowering
yourself until
the back
knee almost
touches
the ground.
➤Push backup
to the start

and repeat.
➤Perform the
allotted reps
with onefoot
forward then
the other to
complete a
full set.

Technique
➤Holding a
dumbbell in
each hand bend
your knees
slightly and lean
forward with
your back
straight.

➤Row the
dumbells up
to your sides
squeezing the
shoulder blades
together.
➤Return to
the start
and repeat.

Technique
➤Stand holding
dumbbells in
each hand at ear
level palms
facing forward.
➤Push the
dumbbells up
above your head.
➤Lower them
backto earlevel
and repeat.

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SAFETY TIP
Keep your
back straight
and shoulders
back

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SUPERSET 2


KETTLEBELL SUMO SQUAT
Areas trained:HAMSTRINGS GLUTES

Technique
➤Holding a
kettlebell in front
of your hips with
armsfully
extended stand
with feet wider
than shoulder-
widthapart and
your toes slightly
turned out.

➤Push your hips
back and
squat down
ensuring your
knees are
pointing
outwards.
➤Push up through
your heels
backto the start
and repeat.

SUPERSET 1


MAIN WORKOUT


HAMSTRINGS GLUTES


SAFETY TIP
Keep your
chest up as
you lower

SAFETY TIP
Keep a flat back
and don’t let
your shoulders
hunch up

SAFETY TIP
Keep your
abdomina ls tight
throughout
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