Article by: Arantxa Velezmoro, Purlife Personal Trainer NASM-CPT
Hello PurFamily!
Here is a quick demonstration of one of my favorite exercises! I often incorporate this into my clients training programs, as this drill works the entire body in addition to challenging balance.
Here we have a lateral lunge, into a biceps curl to a single leg shoulder press. Sounds complicated but very simple once broken down step by step! Let’s get started!
Step 1
First, you want to stand shoulder width apart for your starting position.
Step 2
Secondly, while maintaining a long spine, step to the side while sitting into the moving leg (knee should align over the ankle). Many may feel a stretch in the hip/glute/thigh area.
Then, you will press off the leading leg back to standing position, transitioning to a single leg balance stance.
Lateral Lunge
Balance Stance
Step 3 + 4
From there once you find the stability, flex from the elbow into a bicep curl and rotate up into a shoulder press making sure your arm is aligned along your ear.
Biceps Curl
Shoulder Press
Repeat this exercise 8-10 times on each side with light to moderate weight and witness a full body blast!
Give it a try and let me know how it goes! Stop by our Boca Raton Gym today and I can show you some more of my favorites!
Arantxa Velezmoro
NASM-CPT
Is there a good complimentary move to this? As in, I do this one and another one and call it a day. something that can be added in at the end of cardio for some body strengthening that hits the major muscles.