Tone up all over while boosting cardio strength with this challenging bar workout
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TIP-TOE PLIÉ SQUAT
Reps: 10
Benefits: Works your thighs, calves and core.
Begin with your feet just over shoulder-width apart, toes turned out slightly, core engaged and upper body standing tall. Place a light barbell on your shoulders and hold it tightly to help contract your core and upper body muscles (A).
Rise onto your toes, get your balance, then slowly push your hips back so you lower into a squat (B).
At the bottom on the move, hold for a couple of seconds, then push back up through your toes and squeeze your bottom as you stand. Repeat.
LUNGE
Reps: 20 (10 each leg) Benefits: Builds the strength of each leg individually, correcting imbalances, improving sports performance and preventing injury.
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell across your shoulders (A).
Step your right leg forward and lower into a lunge (B).
This story is from the June 2019 edition of Health & Fitness.
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