For this workout, you will need a yoga mat or soft surface, and a miniband (you could substitute the mini band for a long band as well if that’s all you have, just hold the long band closer to the centre so you get more resistance!).
This workout consists of 4 rounds of 3 exercises. All 3 exercises will be completed as a giant set – so no breaks until all exercises are completed), then you can rest before moving onto your next round. Complete each round 2-4 times depending on your fitness level. Choose between 10-20 reps per exercise – again, depending on your fitness level!
With each round, I have added the link to the Instagram video where I show each exercise, just in case you’re unsure how to perform it!
Ok, let’s go!
Warmup – 50 jumping jacks, 10 burpees, 20 body weight squats, 10 arm swings (windmills) each way per arm.
Round #1
- downward dog into kick sit – slow and controlled here
- shoulder push-ups – the closer your hands are to your feet, the harder the exercise
- snake push-ups
- https://www.instagram.com/p/B97dwL4nPTe/
Round #2
- reverse crunches – keep back to ground at all times, don’t swing your legs up either as this will mean you’re just using momentum and not your core
- dead bugs – again, back to ground at all times
- heel taps – the further away your feet are to your bum, the harder this exercise as you’ll have to travel further!
- https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-GUqZnKYd/
Round #3
- Renegade rows – plant mini band under immobile hand and pull with other arm, then switch, make sure you keep your core tight
- mountain climbers
- banded face pulls – with outstretched arm hold band out directly in front of your face, use other hand to pull free end of band towards your face, keep your elbow up
- https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-GUqZnKYd/
Round #4
- side plank twists – stagger your feet to make this a little easier, hold a weight in moving hand to make it harder!\
- side plank pulses – again you can stagger your feet to make it easier
- https://www.instagram.com/p/B-DFjn7DB84/
For more workout inspo, visit @littlebitoflouise on Instagram! Happy quarantine-fitnessing!! If this workout isn’t quite your style, there are still plenty more core and upper body workouts throughout my blog, I’m sure you’ll find something a little bit more up your street on there!
xx