Then, perform this five-exercise circuit a total of three times.
Cool down with three minutes of stretching at the end.
Lower butt toward ground (without hinging hips) until your thighs are almost parallel to the floor.
Begin standing with weight on your left foot and right foot lifted a few inches off ground.
Keep your abs engaged to stabilize your torso.
Your right leg will go behind you to help you balance.
Push through your left heel to stand.
That’s 1 rep. Do 10 reps, then switch sides.
Start in a high plank.
Keeping your torso parallel to the floor place right forearm on the floor.
Repeat with your left hand so that you’re now in a forearm plank.
Reverse the movement to return to a high plank.
That’s 1 rep, do 12.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and bend your knees and hips, lowering into a squat.
Explode up into the air.
Look down toward your left hand and feel an active stretch in your right side.
Pull your abs in as you lower your butt toward the floor.
That’s 1 rep. Do 20, alternating sides each time.
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