We all have these tendencies to just rely on one side of our body, says Delgado-Lugo.
By addressing these imbalances, you could boost your overall strength while reducing your risk of injury.
you’re free to also try thesefive pre-workout stretches.
Katie Thompson
Ready to fire up your entire body and build super-functional, balanced strength?
The Workout
What you need:Two to three sets of dumbbells.
For each exercise, you want to use dumbbells that are challenging for 8 reps with good form.
Squat to Overhead Press
This move works your quads, core, deltoids, trapezius, andtricepsmuscles.
As you press the weights overhead, squeeze your shoulder blades backthis provides stability.
Your biceps should be slightly behind your ears at the top of the press, says Delgado-Lugo.
Bent-Over Row
This move works your lats, rhomboids, hamstrings, core, andbicepsmuscles.
Pull the weights backward toward your hips before returning them to the starting position with control, says Delgado-Lugo.
Think about keeping your chest tall and hips and ribs in one line.
On the leg thats moving, engage your lower abs and hip flexors while relaxing the calf.
Kickstand Deadlift
This move works your glutes, hamstrings, lats, core, and calves.
Squeeze your armpits so your lats stay engaged.
Alternating Chest Press
This move works your pecs, triceps, deltoids, and core.
not flared way out to the side).
Wood Chop
This move works your obliques, lats, and deltoids.
