Intermediate exercise routine: week 2
Welcome to your new exercise routine! Here’s your second week of the routine, focused on a nice upper body and core workout.
Complete this workout as a circuit. Complete 1 set of each exercise and move on to the next exercise. Rest minimally between exercises as you move your way down the list. Once you complete 1 set of each exercise, rest as needed, and then start the circuit over again. Repeat 1-2 additional rounds, depending on the time you have available.
Warm-Up: Spend 2-5 minutes warming up with some stretches or a brisk walk.
Exercise 1: Push-ups
- Reps: 10-12
- Sets: 2-3
- For an easier push-up, try it grounded from your knees. Or you can challenge yourself by grounding from your feet.
Exercise 2: Plank with alternating front arm reach
- Reps: 10-12 each arm
- Sets: 2-3
Exercise 3: Tricep dips
- Reps: 10-12
- Sets: 2-3
Exercise 4: Bird dog
- Reps: 10-12 each side
- Sets: 2-3
Exercise 5: Reverse plank
- Hold for 15-30 seconds
- Sets: 2-3
Exercise 6: Side plank
- Hold for 30-60 seconds each side
- Sets: 2-3
Cool-Down: Spend 2-5 minutes doing some light stretching.
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