Saturday, March 07, 2015

5 Best Home Work-out

We've all been there - the 5 o'clock after-work rush to the gym. It's loud, crowded, and you're waiting forever for equipment or free weights. But why deal with that mess when you can get a workout from home? Don't believe us? Well, here are some routines we're confident you'll approve of.

1. Booty Lift *helps tone your butt and hamstring muscles. It is great for anyone who wants to get that beach body fast.

Directions:

  1. Lie down on your back on the floor.
  2. Keep your heels hip-wide on the edge of the couch cushion.
  3. Your knees should be 90 degrees from your arms, slightly to the sides.
  4. Lifting your hips, begin squeezing your glutes, so that your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to knees.
  5. Lowering your knees to the sides, bring them back in and return to the starting position.
  6. Perform 15 repetitions.

2. Decline Push-up * This exercise is especially effective in toning your chest, arms and abdomen area muscles.

 Directions:

  1. Get into the push-up position, with your palms on the floor, arms extended and the balls of your feet on the edge of the couch cushions.
  2. Lift your hips so that your body is in the form of a straight line.
  3. To make the exercise simpler, place your knees on a cushion and perform an incline push up with your feet on the floor and your palms on the edge of the couch on the cushion.
  4. Bending your elbows, lower your chest towards the floor
  5. Peform 15-20 repetitions

3. Flye Master * This is another great couch workout that you can try; the flye master helps tone your back, biceps and shoulder muscles.

Directions:

  1. Begin by looping a band around each couch leg.
  2. Sit on the floor facing the couch and hold the ends of the band in each hand.
  3. Keep your arms extended in front of you and your palms facing downwards.
  4. Take your elbows, and from behind your shoulder, bring them towards the chest.
  5. Keep your elbows bent and maintain the resistance.
  6. Lower your arms back to the starting position.
  7. Perform 15-20 repetitions.

4. Flamingo Dip * This routine helps strengthen your triceps and your quads.

Directions:

  1. Stand keeping your feet hip wide and your back to the couch.
  2. Place both your arms on the edge of a cushion or an armrest.
  3. Your fingers should face forward.
  4. Keep your arms straight and your elbows by the sides.
  5. Bend your knees around 90 degrees and keep the foot a few inches from the ground.
  6. Lowering your right foot, do the same with your left.
  7. When you flex your left foot, bend your elbows 90 degrees behind you and extend your left leg so that it is parallel to the floor.
  8. Straightening your arms, bend your left knee and come back to starting position.
  9. Complete 15 repetitions.
  10. Switch sides and repeat.

5. Curl And Squat * helps tone your abs, butt, legs and biceps.


Directions:

  1. Stand on the center of the band so that your back faces the couch.
  2. Now, begin by keeping your feet hip-width apart.
  3. Hold the ends of the bands with your arms by the sides and palms facing forward.
  4. Stand around 1 ½ feet from the edge of the sofa cushion.
  5. Keeping your elbows by the side, curl your hands towards your shoulders and begin lowering yourself into a squat. Note that you should barely touch the edge of the couch.
  6. Once you have attained the squat position, get back into the starting position in a quick smooth motion.
  7. Perform 15 repetitions.
Now that you know about these incredible couch exercises, combine them in any order and customize your couch based routine today. If you already practice couch routines, or you perform any of the exercises listed here, please tell us about your experiences.

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