Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Bodyweight Exercises”
Squats overall are an amazing workout for the legs and glutes. Every fitness professional around tends to prescribe squats for leg strength as well as for calorie burn, since working your larger muscle groups burns more calories.
Learning the basic squat is your first goal on this front, but once you have the basics, it is important to mix up your workouts and add dimension to the moves.
This is the ultimate handstand progression guide to learning how to do a handstand. This video includes step by step exercise progressions for the handstand! With 5 simple steps you can work toward building the strength you need to execute a full handstand Perfect for beginners! More advanced viewers may also find this video beneficial as I share tips and secrets to balancing your handstand and for completing pirouettes.
The Standing Side Crunch with Leg Lift or Dancers side bend with knee lift is a great combination exercise that works your core as well as your external obliques, outer thighs and is an exercise move you can do anywhere.
The inch worm exercise is ideally used as part of your warm up to safely stretch out your hamstrings, calves and all the way up the back of your legs. In fact, head to any Crossfit gym and you are likely to see it being used as part of a dynamic warm up.
Planking Exercise | Plank Challenge Planking exercise has become all the rage, and for good reason! This challenging movement is at the core of a healthy, fitbody! With just the right balance of abdominal engagement and upper body strengthening most fitness experts agree that the plank is one of the top full body exercises. Ready for a real test? One …
Diamond Push-Ups (Modified Kneeling Tricep Push-Ups): Why and How to Include Them in Your Routine When it comes to building stronger, toned arms and upper body strength, Diamond Push-Ups (also known as Tricep Push-Ups) are one of my go-to exercises. This effective movement targets your triceps, chest, and core while improving overall stability and strength. For women over 40, incorporating …
Walking Lunges: Benefits, Proper Form, and Tips Walking lunges are a very effective exercise to strengthen your lower body, engage your core, and boost overall functional fitness. Whether you’re new to working out or a seasoned athlete, this dynamic move is a good addition to your routine. Plus, it doesn’t require a gym or fancy equipment—you can do it anywhere, …
Standing Side Bend with Leg Raise Fit Body Fitness Model Kathryn Gleason demonstrates how to do this combination ab and leg exercise. Standing Side Bend with Leg Raise was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Single Leg Glute Bridge Ready to build your booty from the floor? Let’s talk about the single leg glute bridge. Let me tell you, this exercise is all about toning those glutes and strengthening your lower body! Designed to engage and activate your glute muscles, the single leg glute bridge can help improve your overall posture, balance, and athletic performance. …
Online personal training client, Alexis Fourman, demonstrates the Upward Hip Thrusts for Julie Lohre’s exercise library. Upward Hip Thrusts was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
How to Hip Thrust with Barbell, Machine, or Dumbbells Proper Form & Variations from Hip Thrust Machine to Barbell Hip Thrust The hip thrust exercise has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks in part to its ability to target the glutes and build a stronger, more defined posterior chain. Unlike traditional exercises like squats and lunges, which primarily work …
Julie Lohre, fat loss expert, demonstrates the Bear Crawl exercise Bear Crawl was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Also called paripurna nava (par-ee-POOR-nah nah-VAHS-anna)paripurna = full, entire, complete // nava = boat How do you get into a boat pose? Boat Pose – Step by Step Step 1Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Press your hands on the floor a little behind your hips, fingers pointing toward the feet, and strengthen the …
To do Butterfly Sit Ups, start seated on the ground and bring the bottoms of your feet together as you let your bent knees fall open into a Butterfly stretch. Bring your heels in toward your body (your mobility will determine how close you bring them in).
Julie Lohre, IFBB Fitness Pro, demonstrates the Extended Side Angle Full Extended Side Angle Full was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Julie Lohre, IFBB Fitness Pro and Women’s Online Personal Trainer, demonstrates the Extended Side Angle Extended Side Angle was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Julie Lohre demonstrates the Extended Yoga Triangle Extended Yoga Triangle was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Standing Forward Fold or Forward Bend stretches and lengthens the hamstrings and calves. It is common to have tight hamstrings if you run or play a sport that involves lots of running. It is regarded as a relaxing and stress-relieving pose. Traditionally, it is said to help relieve insomnia.
Discover the benefits of incorporating lower body movements in Frog Crunches. Learn how this dynamic exercise targets your core muscles, enhances muscle coordination, and improves hip mobility. Step by stop how to perform Frog Crunches for stronger abs.
Inner Thigh Stretch with Shoulder Rotation: The Ultimate Stretch for Flexibility and Balance Learn how to do the Inner Thigh Stretch with Shoulder Rotation to improve hip flexibility, inner thigh mobility, and upper body rotation. A total-body stretch ideal for women over 40 and anyone working on functional movement, injury prevention, or balance. What Is the Inner Thigh Stretch with …
