Whether it feels like it or not, spring really is right around the corner! Before you know it, it’s going to be time to come out of hibernation and show some skin. Don’t let the warm weather sneak up on you. Start preparing yourself for spring with these workouts!
Begin toning up now with these moves for each body part. Pair these moves with some cardio and you’ll be on track to a killer body in no time!
For Lean Arms:
1. Half Cobra Push Ups
Muscles Worked: Triceps, Shoulders, Lower Back, Chest
Step 1: Lay on the floor with your palms flat on the ground in line with your shoulders.Step 2: Keep your elbows pressed against your sides and push up about half way. Don’t straighten your arms all of the way.Step 3: Hold for a second then lower back down.
Do 3 sets of 10 reps.
2. Mini Arm Circles
Muscles Worked: Triceps, Shoulders, Back, and Biceps
Step 1: You can be standing or sitting up straight. Put your arms out to the side with a slight bend at the elbow and your palms up.Step 2: Make small circles with your arms in this position. Make mini circles clockwise for 60 seconds, then repeat counterclockwise for 60 seconds.
Do 2 sets.
For A Tight Stomach:
3. Double Leg Lift
Muscles Worked: Lower Abs
Step 1: Lay flat on the floor with your legs straight up in the air right above your hips.Step 2: Holding your stomach muscles tight, lower both legs to the ground without resting them down.Step 3: Hold for a second then lift them back up to starting position.
Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
4. Alternating Plank Hip Dips
Muscles Worked: Obliques, Abs, Shoulders
Step 1: Start in plank position on your elbows.Step 2: Keep your stomach muscles tight.Step 3: Dip one hip to the ground, then the other.
Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
For a Round Butt:
5. Mini Leg Circles
Muscles Worked: Butt, Inner and Outer Thighs
Step 1: Start on one knee and one hand with your torso parallel to the ground. Lift the other leg straight out to the side making a line from your torso to your toes.Step 2: Make mini circles clockwise with your leg for 60 seconds, then repeat counterclockwise for 60 seconds.
Do 2 sets on each side.
6. Fire Hydrants
Muscles Worked: Butt and Inner Thighs
Step 1: Start on all fours with your knees directly under your hips and your hands under your shoulders.Step 2: Keeping your knee bent, lift your knee out to the side until your thigh is parallel with the floor.Step 3: Lower your knee back down to starting position and repeat on the same side.
Do 3 sets of 15 reps on each side.
For Muscular Legs:
7. Lunges
Muscles Worked: Legs and Butt
Step 1: Start standing with both feet directly under you.Step 2: Step forward with one leg so your front leg is bent at a 90 degree angle.Step 3: Step back to starting position and repeat.
Do 2 sets of 10 reps on each side.
8. Star Jumps
Muscles Worked: Legs and Butt
Step 1: Stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and your arms by your side.Step 2: Jump off the ground with your arms and legs out to the side so your body forms a star in the air.Step 3: Land in starting position.
Do 3 sets of 10 reps.