In other words, its a nonintimidating, totally doable way to get your body moving right now.
That 30-second sequence is repeated eight times for a total of four minutes.
Its fun, versatile, effective, and quick, the Nashville-based trainerpreviously told SELF.
Katie Thompson
With your core engaged, jump straight up, swinging your arms back as you do so for momentum.
Land with soft knees and clasp your hands in front of your chest.
This is 1 rep.
Immediately sink back into the squat position and continue for 20 seconds.
Squeeze your glutes, engage your quads and inner thighs, and press through your heels to stand up.
This is 1 rep.
Continue performing reps for 20 seconds.
To make the move more challenging, dont stand all the way up between reps.
Instead, rise three quarters of the way, suggests Oprea.
This will increase the amount of time your muscles are under tension.
Your shoulders should be stacked directly above your wrists.
Bend your elbows and lower your chest to the floor, keeping your hips and back level.
Drop to your knees if needed.
Push through the palm of your hands to straighten your arms.
Place your palms on the ground underneath your shoulders, elbows bent, fingers pointing toward your feet.
Straighten your arms to lift your butt, then bend your elbows to lower yourself without sitting down completely.
Thats 1 rep.
Continue performing reps for 20 seconds.
check that that you dont thrust your hips as you perform the dips; this is an arm-driven movement.
