But before any of that happens?
It’s really important that you feel comfortable with each movement pattern in pretty simple exercises, says Freeman.
This workout delivers all that in the form of six beginner-friendly variations of the major movement patterns.
Katie Thompson
Take, for instance, the second exercise featured in this workout: theglute bridge.
Now, you may notice this workout includes ample rest.
Thats intentional because the focus here is on building muscle memory and muscle, says Freeman.
it’s possible for you to do this routine as often as every other day, says Freeman.
Heres a quick yet effectivefive-move warm-upto consider.
With that, lets get right into this 12-minute, total-body beginner workout!
Dead Bug
This exercise is a beginner-friendly plank movement that works your core muscles.
Once youre faceup on the mat, eliminate the curve in your low back by engaging your abs.
Elevated Push-Up
This exercise is a push movement, which works your chest and shoulders.
Wall-Sit
This exercise is a squat movement, which works your quads and your glutes.
Of course, choose the depth thats right for you.
So if you feelknee painduring this move, sit up a little.
If the pain continues, then just stop this exercise altogether.
see to it theres no slack on the band when your arms are fully extended, says Freeman.
Then, as you pull the band back, focus on contracting the muscles behind your armpits.
