With supersets, youll group two exercises together and go from one to the other without resting.
Its the same concept with trisets, except there will be three exercises in the group instead of two.
Plus, theres an added safety bonus, too.
Katie Thompson
The leg lift allows some dynamic movement to really zero in on your lower core.
To really hammer your glutes and smoke your core, give this abs and butt workout a try.
The Workout
What you need:Anexercise matto make some of the moves more comfortable.
Curtsy Lunge to Reverse Lunge with Hop
Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
Step your left foot diagonally behind you, bending both knees to lower into a curtsy lunge.
Keep your shoulders directly above your hips and your chest should be upright.
Your butt and core should be engaged.
Step your left foot back again to do another reverse lunge.
Push through the heel of your right foot to stand up to starting position.
Thats 1 rep.
Continue for 1215 reps on that side, then switch sides.
To make it easier, remove the hop.
Place your feet hip-width apart.
Pause here for a second, then return to start.
Thats 1 rep.
Continue for 1215 reps on that side, then switch sides.
Engage your core so your low back presses against the floor.
Lower your hips to the floor to return to the starting position.
This is the starting position.
Slowly lower them back down to the ground.
Be sure to keep your back flat on the floor.
Lower your knee to the starting position.
Thats 1 rep.
Do 1215 reps on that side, then switch sides.
Pilates Pulse
Lie faceup with your legs extended and arms on the floor by your sides.
Lift both legs up toward the ceiling and lower them halfway, so theyre at about a 45-degree angle.
Curl your head up and lift your arms a few inches off the floor, keeping your palms down.
Pump your arms up and down a few inches.
Each pulse is 1 rep.
This is starting position.
Think about driving your foot toward the wall behind you.
Squeeze your abs and return your arm and leg to starting position.
This is 1 rep.
Complete 1215 reps, then switch sides.
