She got me started with some plyometric jumping squats on a low base. It was about a foot off the ground. Whew - they sucked! I jumped up and back down, and it really gave my muscles a wake up call. (and it said, "you had a week off from Cheryl - SHE'S BACK!!)
We followed with all kinds of full-body goodies, like walking lunges, abs on the ball, and today's exercise that we took pics of to share with you.
The Reverse Lunge with a Band. You can pick up an exercise band at Walmart, Target or any sporting goods store. They are awesome to have for at home exercise, because they can be used for all sorts of exercises, from bicep and tricep curls, to flys and chest presses. And you can get bands with varying resistance. The color of the band usually indicates its resistance.
So, Cheryl wrapped the band around a machine, and stretched it as taught as we could get it. Then I held each handle, with my arms out straight, and moved one leg behind me into a deep reverse lunge position. (see first photo) The key is to bring that leg back to starting position, while staying low and keeping the front knee slightly bent, and keeping the back toe off the ground (if you can, it's hard not to touch down). See photo 2. Do a set of 15 reps on one leg, and immediately switch legs. No rest in between. After you have done both legs for 15 reps, take a break. Then go back and do a set on each leg of 12 reps. Rest, and repeat with 10 reps.
This exercise will work the hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes. You'll feel it, I promise!
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