Who knew that a wall could make such a good workout asset?
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A wall might not make you think of a working out, but this is where creativity meets fitness. With something as simple as a wall (or a tree) you can work your entire body from from head to toe while building strength and blasting calories.
The extra support and added stability that a wall provides can make for a great piece of free workout equipment for all ages and fitness levels, while adding a slight challenge by requiring more balance and strength.
So, if you're looking to challenge yourself while trying something new, this wall workout is for you!
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做:3 sets of 15 reps for each exercise. Rest for 1 minute following the 3 sets, then move onto the next exercise.
Move 1: Single-Arm Push-Up
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Sets
3
Reps
15
- Stand in front of a wall, extend your arms out to measure the correct distance. Brace your core and place one hand against the wall.
- Keeping a tight core, slowly lower your chest toward the wall.
- Pause once your working arm forms a 90-degree angle. Contract the chest muscle and push yourself back up to the starting position.
- Repeat using the opposite arm.
Move 2: Clamshell Wall-Sit
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Sets
3
Reps
15
- Start with your back against a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your abdominal muscles and slowly slide your back down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Adjust your feet so your knees are directly above your ankles rather than over your toes.
- Keep your back flat against the wall and slowly bring your legs together so your knees meet.
- Slowly open your knees a few inches wider than the original starting point.
Move 3: Abdominal Twist on a Wall
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Sets
3
Reps
15
- Stand with your back flat against the wall and feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bring both of your arms out in front of you at chest height. Soften your elbows.
- Keeping your elbows slightly bent, twist your torso toward the wall on your right side, lightly tapping the wall with your hands.
- Turn your torso back toward the left side of the wall in one continuous movement tapping wall again. That's one rep.
Move 4: Glute Bridge
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Sets
3
Reps
15
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the wall shoulder-width apart.
- Tighten your glutes and lift your hips off the floor until your thighs and torso are in a straight line.
- Hold that position for 2 seconds, squeezing your glutes.
- Slowly lower down to the starting position.
Move 5: Bulgarian Split Squat
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Sets
3
Reps
15
- Stand facing away from the wall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
- Take a big step forward with one leg and place the other leg behind you with your foot flat on the wall.
- Slowly lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- Hold for one count before pressing your front heel into the ground to straighten your leg and return to the starting position.
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