I put this ultimate body blaster workout together for a client of mine a while back. With only five exercises, including cardio, it will challenge your entire body, especially your core and glutes. My client did two sets, but, depending on your time and goals you can do from one to five!
It’s heating up in the desert right now, so indoor workouts are sounding pretty good right now. Not that you won’t work up a sweat with the Ultimate Body Blaster Workout but at least it will be self-generated, not from the sun!
Ultimate Body Blaster Workout
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Glute Warmup: As I mentioned, this is a total body workout, but there is an emphasis on your core and glutes. In order to get the best results, take a few minutes before you start to warm up and activate your glutes. Exercises like Clamshells, Bridges, Hip Extensions, and others will help you prepare your glutes for the work ahead. Here’s a full explanation and some exercise options.
Cardio Options: Choose any form of cardio that you enjoy and that will challenge you. Each cardio segment is five minutes, so choose a pace that is moderately hard, but that you can sustain for that period of time. When I created the workout, I was with my client at the gym, so we used the Elliptical trainer. If you would rather run or walk, go for it.
Cardio Warmup: Your first segment of cardio will serve as a warmup, so start a little slower than on your subsequent circuits.
Equipment: I used one pair of dumbbells, a couple of kettlebells, and a medicine ball. Your gym should have that equipment, but if you want to do the workout at home, all the exercises can be done with a dumbbell or two.
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Cardio: Five minutes cardio of your choice.
Goblet Squat: Stand in front of your heavier kettlebell, with your feet a little wider than hip-width. Feet should be slightly angled out. Engage your core and squat down between your knees to pick up the kettlebell and hold it by the horns into your chest. (If you’re using a dumbbell, hold it upright like a goblet.) Keep your heels on the ground, your spine neutral with your core engaged, and focus on your form as you squat. You can squat low enough to touch your hamstrings to your calves if you can keep good form and balance. 10 repetitions
Common mistakes: Not having the legs wide enough to drop down between them. Bending too far forward in the squat.
Renegade Row w/Pushup: Start in a plank position with a dumbbell in each hand. Your legs will be somewhat wide apart (to help with balance). Your hands should be directly under your shoulders or slightly narrower. Engage your core. Perform a pushup. Slightly shift your weight to your left hand. Perform a row with your right arm. Lower your arm, then shift your weight to the right and do the row with your left arm. Don’t allow your body to twist or rotate as you row. 10 repetitions with each arm. If you can’t complete the pushups, hold the plank to finish up the rows. Beginners can drop to their knees if necessary.
Common mistakes: Not keeping the body in good plank alignment. Rotating or turning the body to the side as you row.
Lunge with Low Twist: Hold the medicine ball in both hands. Engage your core. As you step with your right foot into a lunge, extend the ball in front of you. Hold the lunge for a moment while you twist to the right, reaching the ball toward the outside of your foot. Don’t round your back or over-reach. Return to center, then step back to standing. Repeat on the other side. 10 repetitions on each side.
Common mistakes: Rounding the back when reaching for the foot. Not separating each movement.
One-Legged Deadlift: Hold the kettlebell in your right hand. Shift your weight to your right leg. Engage your core and perform the deadlift by bending at the hips, balancing on the right leg, and extending the straight left leg behind. Pause for a moment, then give your glutes an extra squeeze as you return to standing. 10 repetitions on the right, then repeat on the left.
Common mistakes: Trying to go too low and rounding the back. Not standing up straight between repetitions.
Repeat the circuit 1-5 times.
Disclaimer: Although I am a Certified Coach and Personal Trainer, I am not YOUR Coach or Personal Trainer. Always adapt workouts to suit your body and fitness level. Always consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.
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These are five exercises that I really like. Pairing them together like this is a great full body blast. Thanks for sharing