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Core and Upper Body Strength

Category : Exercise

Two for You!

Here are two exercises you can do anytime, anywhere for core and upper body strength. 
 
That’s the purpose of our exercise blog…to introduce new and fun exercises that you can do at home with little or no equipment because we know you can’t always get to the gym!
 
Exercise #1: Alternating Reverse Fly
Start on hands & knees with hands on dumbbells. With elbow slightly bent, lift one arm out to side until it is parallel to the floor then lower the weight slowly to the floor and repeat with the other arm. Be sure to keep your shoulders square to the floor and abdominal muscles braced as you lift and lower the weight. Repeat 10x per arm alternating
 
For more challenge: Extend opposite leg straight out behind you as you lift the weight so that you are balanced on one hand and one knee.
 
Exercise #2: Alternating Chest Fly
Start lying on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor and hold the weights straight up above your shoulders.  With elbow slightly bent, slowly lower one weight out to the side until your elbow touches the floor…then lift back up to starting position and repeat with the other arm. Repeat 10x per arm alternating
 
For more challenge: Lift feet off of floor…hold legs up with knees & hips at right angles.
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